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Calendar vs Structured

Calendar 4.9★ · Free to download 70
Winner Calendar
Structured 4.8★ · Free + IAP 55

Calendar is the better choice for most users due to its deep system integration and free access to core features, while Structured struggles with paywalls and reliability issues.

Full reviews: Calendar · Structured

Calendar, the native Apple app, offers seamless integration with Apple services and is free, though users report issues with data loss and limited customization. Structured, while praised for its visual organization and ADHD support, is heavily criticized for its extensive paywalls and frequent crashes.

Head to head

Features tieR2R5R6R8
Calendar Calendar users appreciate its integration with Apple products and Siri, and the ability to add photos/attachments R8. However, many desire more specific time options, better widget functionality, color coding, and the ability to filter or remove unwanted holidays R2R5R6. Some also note issues with event sharing and notification customization .
Structured Structured is praised for its visual organization, especially for users with ADHD, and its AI features for task creation R77R103. However, users frequently complain about the lack of basic features in the free version, such as recurring tasks, custom colors, and alarm sounds, which are locked behind paywalls R64R76. There are also requests for a simpler planner layout, better handling of overlapping tasks, and location-based reminders .
Ease of Use edge: CalendarR13R19R25R27
Calendar Calendar is generally considered easy to use, with some users finding it simple and effective . However, some find it confusing to navigate, with small buttons and excessive scrolling R13. Recent updates have introduced issues like an unremovable sidebar and a timeline view that some dislike R19R25R27. There are also complaints about the app not defaulting to 'Today' after searching past events .
Structured Structured is often described as straightforward and visually appealing R62R105. However, users report frustrating UI choices, such as a time picker that requires many clicks and a keyboard that disappears when typing new tasks . Some also find the AI features limited .
Reliability tieR1R4R7R10
Calendar A significant number of Calendar users report critical reliability issues, including events disappearing or being deleted R1R4R10. Other problems include alerts not working, sync issues across devices, and calendar invites not updating correctly R7R17. Some users also report the app crashing .
Structured Structured users experience frequent crashes, especially on Mac devices R78R81R100. There are also reports of the app stopping notifications if not updated immediately, and tasks not linking between different computers . Some users note that the app runs hot and drains battery quickly R102.
Price/Value edge: CalendarR3R6R8R45
Calendar Calendar is free and integrated with Apple devices R8. Users appreciate its basic functionality without cost. However, some express frustration over not being able to remove pre-programmed holidays, which they see as a lack of value R3R6R45.
Structured Structured offers a free version but is heavily criticized for its extensive paywalls, with many essential features like recurring tasks, custom colors, and alarm sounds locked behind a subscription R64. The price for the Pro Lifetime plan increased significantly, disappointing users who had planned to purchase it .
Support tieR17R34R59R62
Calendar Calendar users report issues with support, particularly regarding data loss, with Apple sometimes blaming other calendar apps R34. There are also complaints about unaddressed bugs and a perceived lack of updates for core features R17R59.
Structured Structured users note that the team sometimes takes user feedback into consideration R62. However, some specific issues, like the disappearing keyboard, have been reported multiple times without a fix . There are also reports of subscriptions not registering after purchase .
Pick Calendar if

You are an Apple user who values deep system integration, Siri commands, and a completely free core experience, and you can tolerate occasional bugs or limited customization options R8.

Pick Structured if

You are looking for a visually organized daily planner, especially if you have ADHD, and are willing to pay for a premium subscription to unlock essential features and avoid free-tier limitations R77R103R119.

Evidence note: Reviews for Calendar are more recent and heavily skewed negative, focusing on critical bugs like data loss and lack of customization. Structured's reviews are mixed, with strong praise for its visual design and ADHD support, but significant criticism for its paywall strategy and reliability issues on desktop.

Frequently asked

Is Calendar (Apple) truly free?
Yes, Calendar is free to download and use, being Apple's native calendar app, and its core functionalities are available without any cost R8.
What are the main complaints about Calendar?
The main complaints about Calendar are frequent data loss, where events and appointments disappear R1R4R10, and a lack of customization options, such as filtering unwanted holidays or adding specific time increments R2R3R6.
Does Structured offer a free version?
Structured offers a free version, but it is very limited, allowing only three events per day and locking essential features like recurring tasks, custom colors, and alarm sounds behind a paid 'Pro' subscription R64R76R97R114.
Is Structured good for ADHD?
Many users with ADHD find Structured very helpful for visualizing their day, staying organized, and managing time, especially with its visual layout and task breakdown features R77R103R105R119.
Are there issues with Structured on Mac?
Yes, Structured users frequently report that the app crashes on Mac devices, runs hot, and drains battery, making it difficult to use on desktop R78R81R100R102.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Calendar 4/5 · US Good but add specific times for events not just times that end in zeros and fives: Wonderful organization but add specific times for events not just times that end in zeros and fives and stickers and more colors that personalize it
  2. [R5] Calendar 4/5 · US Decent but needs improvement: Widgets need more options. Specifically, you should be able to mark a reminder complete by clicking on it in the widget. You should not have to open the app to mark a reminder complete. Also, need a widget that shows events in a month/weeks long calendar view. Something other apps offer.
  3. [R6] Calendar 3/5 · US Optional Holidays: Apple, please make it possible to filter different holidays. We don’t all want to see Christian, Jewish, and Islamic holidays wholesale or none at all. Please add filters!
  4. [R8] Calendar 4/5 · US Almost Perfect for Any Apple User: Apple’s calendar app has one leg up over the competition, and that is the integration with its products and services. I can ask Siri for the next event on my calendar from any of my Apple devices, and I can get personalized suggestions for new events as well based on conversations in iMessages or Apple Mail. There is one problem with this app, though, and it is t
  5. [R13] Calendar 1/5 · US Confusing for me: I might just be bad at navigating, but I hate using this app. It requires some scrolling and clicking small buttons, which is not my kind of thing. I tried to add a new calendar but it didn’t even alert me and a birthday was still there.
  6. [R19] Calendar 2/5 · US Do Apple's sw engineers ever USE their Apps?: Lost three Stars: Most recent iteration does away with "HIDE ALL" for all Calendars, so for using Apple Calendar to search for past present or future events it sadistically makes arthritic hands go thru a meaningless waste of time clicking off all other myriad categories in order to usefully search their sole category of interest for one event, then h
  7. [R25] Calendar 1/5 · US Timeline Unecessary: I don’t like the new format. I don’t need to see the time line all the way down. I’m sure some people it’s helpful, however, I like the simpler look. I already have times and alerts added to my events.
  8. [R27] Calendar 3/5 · US Can’t remove sidebar: I used this app for years, decades, and now suddenly there’s a side bar that I can’t remove. If you’re going to add things that we didn’t need, at least make it obvious how to remove them when we don’t want them. 😑
  9. [R1] Calendar 1/5 · US Frustrating: All my events are gone, and are no where to be found. Incredibly frustrating
  10. [R4] Calendar 2/5 · US Whyyyy: Why whole calendar keeps getting deleted I feel like every other week…
  11. [R7] Calendar 1/5 · US Alerts don't work: My alerts don't work like they use too!! Apple sucks!!
  12. [R10] Calendar 1/5 · US Disappear: I used to like this calendar. Not anymore. I constantly lose my past schedules. It is July 2026 and June 2026 is gone. I schedule reminders for Birthday’s. They never happen.
  13. [R3] Calendar 3/5 · US I’d like a refund: I like this app, I use it for everything. I would like more access to change things; example: how are Jewish and Islamic holidays considered “U.S. Holiday” ( which is not true) and I can’t remove the holiday so it’s not in my calendar reminder
  14. [R45] Calendar 3/5 · US Good, except…: I don’t want islamic anything on my phone, ect. How do I remove them?
  15. [R17] Calendar 4/5 · US Great app but issue with updating Invites: Whenever I’ve updated an invite that was already sent out by editing the Repeat from weekly to an actual end date , the people who already accepted the invite initially still have the problem showing the invite repeated as weekly forever versus what I updated with the end date. Could this please be looked into? Otherwise the app has been a great use!
  16. [R34] Calendar 1/5 · US Lost data: Data over 6 mos old is dropped. Had many dr appts last year and needed to plan for upcoming appts. Everything lost. Apple blames another calendar app but info is visible on theirs. Apple only saves 6 mos!!!! Worthless pos.
  17. [R59] Calendar 4/5 · US It’s a calendar: Decent app, but when manually putting my varying work schedules in, the notes always move over from whatever suggested event the app uses, even from events from years ago. Also the time zone doesn’t want to stay the same and will pull from suggested events I used years ago instead of the few I’ve been using in the past week/month. New bug too where I can’t search anything in my ca
  18. [R62] Structured 5/5 · US Love: I've been using Structured every day for a couple years now. It's very straightforward to use and the UI isn't overwhelming. Plus, the team actually takes user feedback into consideration when updating the app.
  19. [R64] Structured 2/5 · US Free version too limited: Can only add 3 events per day with the free version. Want you to pay $30/year. No way to hide the AI button in the middle of the screen that you need to pay for.
  20. [R76] Structured 1/5 · US You can do better: As a Person with severe ADHD, I think this app is not giving me the opportunity to be organized. Without the Structured Pro plan, I can’t repeat some of the tasks that I need to do on a daily basis. To be honest, I do not have the money and patience for having to pay for this pro to only get 2 things unlocked. I know you guys got an Apple Award but the only award I would be givi
  21. [R97] Structured 2/5 · US Decent, but barebones: The features that present in the unpaid use of the app are even less extensive than built-in apps for the calendar and your reminders in iOS. Literally the calendar app doesn’t charge you for the basic utilities that this app tries to present as premium and not baseline normal functioning of a digital planner of any kind. Example: you cannot set a recurring reminder. Unless
  22. [R114] Structured 1/5 · US USELESS APP: Extremely USELESS APP BECAUSE ANY USEFUL PARTS ARE A PREMIUM ADDITION. Nothing is useable without premium. NOT EVEN ALARMS SOUNDS!!! Essentially a day planner for regular folks NOT ADHD/Neurodivergent or even clutter minded folks.
  23. [R77] Structured 5/5 · US ADHD girlies, sign up now!: I am fortunate to be an OG lifetime membership user. I believe I got the pro plan early on for something like $20. I have since converted at least a dozen of my close friends and family. This is a perfect app that only continues to grow, improve, and impress. I could not function without it and I could not recommend it enough! The mobile version has reshaped how I can
  24. [R103] Structured 5/5 · US Great Organization Tool!: I struggle with ADHD, and I have a hard time remembering to do things on a daily basis. With Structured, I can see exactly what I need to do within an a specific time frame, so I can remember to get things done!
  25. [R105] Structured 5/5 · US it’s good: i’m so organized and i can stay focused and relaxed
  26. [R119] Structured 5/5 · US Helps me so much with my daily routines: This app has helped me so much to visualize my day and stick to my rule of life and daily routines. I have a young toddler and I’m going back to school so this app has come in clutch in helping me focus and stay on task while keeping the big picture of the entire day easily accessible. Definitely recommend for people who struggle with time management.
  27. [R78] Structured 3/5 · GB OK, sometimes: Works well on iPhone and iPad, but constantly crashes on a Mac which is really frustrating.
  28. [R81] Structured 3/5 · GB The app works nice on IPAD and Mobile, but keeps crashing on MacBook: It’s very difficult to use on computer because it keeps crashing down. I have to force quit after 20 min every time
  29. [R100] Structured 2/5 · US Love it, but it crashes too often: This app seems to only work for a few minutes before crashing. I keep hoping that the new updates will fix it but it doesn’t. Right now it won’t even load fully without crashing. So frustrating since I work mainly off of my laptop and don’t want to have to switch to my phone or iPad in the middle of working to add something or mark it done.
  30. [R102] Structured 2/5 · US Runs HOT & Drains battery like crazy: So I really did use to love this app, so much so that I’ve been using the premium version for over a year now actually, however it’s no longer worth it unfortunately… Within the past few months anytime I open the app on my phone now it starts to drain my battery like crazy. I’m talking every 30 seconds I loose one percent battery at least! And that’s just if

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store