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Head-to-head

Saturn Calendar vs PocketLife Calendar

Saturn Calendar 4.7★ · Free to download 60
Winner PocketLife Calendar
PocketLife Calendar 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75

PocketLife Calendar is a more reliable and customizable general-purpose calendar, while Saturn Calendar is better suited for high school students despite its significant bugs and update issues.

Full reviews: Saturn Calendar · PocketLife Calendar

Saturn Calendar aims to be a school-focused organizer, but users report frequent bugs, login issues, and problems with updates. PocketLife Calendar offers robust customization and integration with other calendars, though some users experience data loss and find recent updates less user-friendly.

Head to head

Features & Customization edge: PocketLife CalendarR3R11R21R24
Saturn Calendar Saturn Calendar is praised for its ability to track classes and connect with classmates, with some users appreciating its schedule accuracy and social features R11. However, many users report limitations, such as only accommodating four classes instead of eight, lacking options for middle school or specific high schools, and not allowing personal calendar integration for activities and birthdays R24R21R3. There are also requests for widgets and the ability to select multiple days for schedule changes .
PocketLife Calendar PocketLife Calendar is highly valued for its extensive customization options, including color-coding events, choosing the calendar's start day, and integrating with other calendars like Google and Mac R65. Users appreciate visible events on the calendar and the ability to filter by color, though some wish for more color tab options and the ability to save color mixes R76. There are requests for notes sections, document uploads, and a search button .
Ease of Use & Interface edge: PocketLife CalendarR4R6R9R15
Saturn Calendar Saturn Calendar's interface is described as cute and simple, but users frequently encounter difficulties. Issues include problems with logging in, verification codes, and account activation delays R6R15R43. Many struggle with the AI scheduling tool, finding it buggy, inaccurate, or preferring manual input R4R9. The app is also criticized for being slow, glitchy, and having a poor UI R40R28.
PocketLife Calendar PocketLife Calendar is generally considered easy to use and navigate, with a simple interface R65. However, recent updates have introduced frustrations, with users reporting more steps to add events and less user-friendly settings for customization . Some users find the word placement on two lines to be backwards .
Reliability & Performance tieR9R10R12R13
Saturn Calendar Saturn Calendar suffers from significant reliability issues. Users report schedules disappearing, incorrect class information, and events showing on the wrong days R9R23R40. The app frequently logs users out, fails to sync Google Calendar, and experiences general glitches and slowness R10. There are also widespread complaints about the app requiring updates that older phone models cannot support, rendering the app unusable R12R13R18.
PocketLife Calendar PocketLife Calendar faces serious reliability concerns, primarily involving data loss. Many users report their entire calendar or specific years of information being wiped clean multiple times, with no way to restore it . Some also experience issues with event colors changing randomly to red . However, other long-term users state it works perfectly and keeps them organized R104.
Price & Value tieR13R18R31R40
Saturn Calendar Saturn Calendar is free to download, but some users express concerns about being forced to enter school information, suggesting it might be a data farm R31. The app's value is diminished by its frequent bugs and accessibility issues for users with older phones R13R18R40.
PocketLife Calendar PocketLife Calendar is a free download with In-App Purchases (IAP), and many users have paid for it for years, renewing subscriptions R104. Some users feel the value has decreased due to recurring bugs, lack of development improvements, and new charges for features like alarms that were previously included R94. There's also frustration over the lack of a lifetime subscription option . The free version includes ads, some of which are inappropriate R87.
Support tieR15R23R28R43
Saturn Calendar Saturn Calendar users report calling support to get their schedules back, implying some level of availability R23. However, the app is also criticized for having zero support or help systems, and issues like login problems or account activation delays suggest support might be insufficient R28R15R43.
PocketLife Calendar PocketLife Calendar users frequently report a lack of customer support, especially when experiencing data loss or other critical issues R91R94R100. Some mention initial responses from support but then being ignored for further help R107.
Pick Saturn Calendar if

Pick Saturn Calendar if you are a high school student looking for a calendar specifically designed for school schedules and social connections, and are willing to tolerate frequent bugs and potential update issues R11.

Pick PocketLife Calendar if

Pick PocketLife Calendar if you need a highly customizable general-purpose calendar with extensive color-coding and integration capabilities across multiple devices, and are prepared for potential data loss issues or recent UI changes R65R104.

Evidence note: Reviews for Saturn Calendar are heavily skewed towards recent negative experiences, particularly concerning updates and accessibility for newer phone models and specific class years. PocketLife Calendar has a mix of long-term positive reviews and recent negative ones, especially regarding data loss and UI changes.

Frequently asked

Does Saturn Calendar support all high school classes?
No, Saturn Calendar has limitations, with some users reporting it only accommodates four classes instead of eight, and many schools or specific class years (like 2030) are not yet available R24R1R5R7.
Can I sync PocketLife Calendar with other calendars?
Yes, PocketLife Calendar is compatible with and syncs with other calendars, including Google Calendar and Mac calendars R65R76R104.
Are there issues with updates for Saturn Calendar?
Yes, many users report significant issues with Saturn Calendar updates, including being unable to use the app because it requires an update that older iPhone models cannot support, and problems with verification codes after updates R12R13R18R6.
Does PocketLife Calendar have customer support?
Users frequently report a lack of effective customer support for PocketLife Calendar, especially when experiencing critical issues like data loss, with some attempts for help being ignored R91R94R100R107.
Are there inappropriate ads in PocketLife Calendar's free version?
Yes, users of the free version of PocketLife Calendar have reported seeing inappropriate ads, including those with naked women, which is a concern for families R87.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] Saturn Calendar 3/5 · US Good app Please Add Crocus Plains,Vincent Massey And Neelin Highschools from brandon mb: Please add those schools
  2. [R11] Saturn Calendar 4/5 · US Cutie Patootie!: Super cute app for when i started high school! Though, when I pressed a button to “invite” someone to the app, it sent them like a text of my schedule which i didn’t expect, but it lowkey makes sense so that’s nothing to bad lol. Thanks for this app, it’s very nice and knows ur schedule very well!
  3. [R21] Saturn Calendar 3/5 · US More accessibility: It’s a great app, but i wish it was available to junior high. I am currently in eight grade, which is 13-14 years old (meets the age requirement for the app). But it sucks that we’re old enough for the app but there’s no option for our schools.
  4. [R24] Saturn Calendar 3/5 · US My high school year: Honestly, this app could be a lot better because for my school, we have eight classes and your app only accommodates to four. Please expand the amount of classes you can have on your schedule on the app! If you can help me out I will gladly redownload the app!
  5. [R4] Saturn Calendar 1/5 · US AI tool not there: The app was fine, but agter s little bit the ai alien helper just disappeared for me. Why did this happen???
  6. [R6] Saturn Calendar 3/5 · US Terrible update: saturn was working just fine until a few months ago it had an update and it asks my phone number for a verification code there is no code whatsoever please fix igttg
  7. [R9] Saturn Calendar 3/5 · US Regarding an issue with the class schedules: I just want to say that days when I have classes will say it is a free day or no school. This is totally incorrect and when I try changing the schedule, it just stays loading saying it is “finishing things up” or “finalizing your schedule” making me stuck with the stupid alien. (Y’all know what I’m talking about) I just ask that you take a look into thi
  8. [R15] Saturn Calendar 3/5 · US uh: so saturn is really fun when you actually get your profile activated! they don’t let you get the profile activated with ai but they need humans to check in, but they take 2-3 days to even see you. i found it infuriating because my app kept glitching and logging me out and then by the time my account was activated i had to delete my account 5 times…. would not recommend
  9. [R10] Saturn Calendar 2/5 · US Could be great but: For the life of me I can't get my Google calendar to show....it's connected to Saturn, it's synced, it just won't show up. I've trief removing it and adding it again; I've tried reinstalling the app....nothing.
  10. [R12] Saturn Calendar 3/5 · US Update: So i got the app, but i genuinely cant go into the app anymore because i don't have to the new phone version it wants me to update too.
  11. [R13] Saturn Calendar 1/5 · US Saturn should be accessible for all: I was able to access Saturn before the “new update” occurred, and now I am unable to use it because it requires an update that only accommodates newer iPhones. Mine is an X and I can no longer use Saturn because it opens at a screen that says to update, with a button that leads to the app store, where it kindly informs me that I’m unable to update the app becau
  12. [R18] Saturn Calendar 3/5 · US Update: Love the app but i can’t update it because of my phone yet every time i want to use the app it tells me to update it and doesn’t let me view anything so I’m stuck only a screen of saying to update and nothing else since it wont let me keep the older version ??
  13. [R31] Saturn Calendar 1/5 · US Not as advertised: Advertised as a ADHD calendar, you are forced to enter a school before using, asking only after putting in all your information. Potentially a data farm.
  14. [R40] Saturn Calendar 1/5 · US Glitchy: This app is so incredibly glitchy, first whenever I tried to put my schedule in it would not add my glasses, no matter how many times I tried, so I had to manually add them only for the app to change the days so that the classes show up on the wrong day and it always goes back no matter how many times I fix it. I just deleted it.
  15. [R23] Saturn Calendar 4/5 · US Error in calendar: The calendar is very simple while also being very useful for my school, but for some reason around every 2 months, all my classes disappear and tell me that I need to set my schedule again. So I constantly call support (which is probably almost just as good as steam support) to get my schedule back the way it was. Overall , the Saturn calendar is amazing, but I would like the sc
  16. [R28] Saturn Calendar 1/5 · US Horrible UI, zero support or help system, no way to manually input schedules: E
  17. [R43] Saturn Calendar 1/5 · US Couldn’t even use it: I’ve tried every possible way to get into Saturn using my phone number and every single time it has not messaged my number. Can yall fix that please😭
  18. [R1] Saturn Calendar 1/5 · US No new years: I am trying to login to see who is in my class next year but they don’t have the 2030 option so i can’t login could be a better app if they were on top of things
  19. [R5] Saturn Calendar 5/5 · US ADD CLASS OF 2030!!: can u please add class of 2030? we are freshman now😭
  20. [R7] Saturn Calendar 1/5 · US Can’t use: I am class of 2030 when will this update
  21. [R65] PocketLife Calendar 5/5 · US Best calendar I’ve seen: Easy to use, colorful, customizable, compatible with other calendars.
  22. [R76] PocketLife Calendar 1/5 · US Best datebook/calendar app!: With this app I can color code my different events with ease. The events in my calendar are also visible, not just a fit like in the iPhone app. It also streamlines with my MacBook calendar so I don't have to do it twice.
  23. [R104] PocketLife Calendar 5/5 · US BEST calendar app out there by far!: Love this app! Color coded for each family member. Syncs to my Mac. Have renewed subscription for a couple years now. Still running perfectly. I've recommended it to many friends. All loving it! Syncs to my husband's app so we are always up to date with the crazy family schedule.
  24. [R91] PocketLife Calendar 1/5 · US YEAYARIGHT: Need more support How do I get training Need phone help
  25. [R94] PocketLife Calendar 1/5 · US What happens to this app??: This app used to be great for keeping track of past medical appointments and medications. You could create an archive calendar and edit one event to that calendar without effecting future recurring events. Now when you do that all future events get messed up. Does this app have any support anymore??? I’d assume so since you have to pay for each year’s functionality. Ple
  26. [R100] PocketLife Calendar 1/5 · US Information lost: I have had this calendar for many years and have liked it. But, in the last 3 months, all my inputted information on the calendar has been deleted 3 different times and I have to re-enter it. There is no customer support to find out why or how to get my information back.
  27. [R107] PocketLife Calendar 1/5 · US Poor support: I’ve recently had problems with this app. After support initially responded with suggestions for a fix (which didn’t correct the problem) they ignored my attempts for further help by not responding to any of my additional request for help. We are unable to share our calendars. I’ve already paid for their calendar for the year 2025 and I’ve absolutely no use for it. My wife and I are
  28. [R87] PocketLife Calendar 3/5 · US Porn: I’ve loved this calendar up until now. I use the free version because that’s all I’ve needed, so I have ads. In the last few months I’ve noticed some of my ads include naked women. I have a family and sometimes my kids use my phone. Totally not ok.

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