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PocketLife Calendar vs Calendar · Planner & Reminders

PocketLife Calendar 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner PocketLife Calendar
Calendar · Planner & Reminders 4.6★ · Free + IAP 40

PocketLife Calendar is the better choice for users seeking robust customization and syncing features, despite some recent data loss issues, while Calendar · Planner & Reminders struggles significantly with persistent ads even for paying subscribers.

Full reviews: PocketLife Calendar · Calendar · Planner & Reminders

PocketLife Calendar offers extensive customization, color-coding, and reliable syncing across devices, though some users report data loss and issues with updates. Calendar · Planner & Reminders is plagued by a critical flaw: ads persist even for paid subscribers, leading to widespread frustration and a poor user experience.

Head to head

Features & Customization edge: PocketLife CalendarR2R5R6R8
PocketLife Calendar Users praise PocketLife Calendar for its extensive customization options, including color-coding events, setting a custom start day, and compatibility with other calendars R5R44. It offers more features than the native iPhone app R8. Some users desire additional features like a notes section for each day, a default 'focus' view, or the ability to filter by color R2. There are also requests for better handling of recurring events beyond a year and the ability to add documents R6.
Calendar · Planner & Reminders Calendar · Planner & Reminders is generally seen as visually appealing and easy to manage, with users appreciating its ability to organize events . However, specific feature requests or detailed praise for unique customization options are less prominent in the reviews compared to App A. Users express frustration over not being able to remove all holidays and issues with recurring events .
Ease of Use tieR5R19R25R27
PocketLife Calendar Many users find PocketLife Calendar easy to use and navigate, appreciating its straightforward interface R5R59. However, recent updates have introduced issues, such as requiring extra steps to edit events and unclear settings for customization R19R27. Some users also report difficulty with the repeat function and word placement in multi-line entries R25.
Calendar · Planner & Reminders Users have historically found Calendar · Planner & Reminders easy to use and manage . However, recent updates have made it slow to open and some users report difficulty locating recently entered items . The constant need to 'restore' subscriptions and deal with ads significantly detracts from the ease of use, even for paying customers .
Reliability & Data Integrity tieR1R4R7R10
PocketLife Calendar PocketLife Calendar has a significant problem with data loss, with multiple users reporting that their schedules, events, and even years of information have been deleted or wiped clean spontaneously R4R7R13R18. Some users also experience issues with color coding reverting to a single color R18 or alerts not working R59. There are also reports of scam alerts appearing in the calendar R1R10.
Calendar · Planner & Reminders Calendar · Planner & Reminders also suffers from data integrity issues, with users reporting that their calendar notes and birthdays disappear or are deleted . The app frequently requires users to 'restore' their subscription, which can lead to ads and a temporary loss of premium features . Reminders are also reported as not working .
Price & Value edge: PocketLife CalendarR4R15R36R46
PocketLife Calendar PocketLife Calendar is a Free + IAP app. Users who have paid for the app express frustration when their data is lost R4 or when features they previously had become paid R46. Some long-term users have left because a lifetime subscription option was never offered, despite being considered R15. There are also complaints about the cost increasing R36.
Calendar · Planner & Reminders Calendar · Planner & Reminders is also Free + IAP, but its value proposition is severely undermined by persistent ads even for paying subscribers R61R67R73. Users feel they are not getting what they paid for R61R73. The cost has also increased, with some users finding $5 a month not worth it .
Support tieR13R34R59R61
PocketLife Calendar PocketLife Calendar users report poor support, with some issues remaining unfixed despite multiple attempts to contact the developer R13. One user mentioned initial support response but subsequent ignored requests for further help R34. Another user could not contact support when alerts stopped working R59.
Calendar · Planner & Reminders Calendar · Planner & Reminders also has significant support issues. Users trying to contact the developer via the contact link on the website frequently receive an error that their message cannot be sent R61. This leaves paying customers unable to resolve critical issues like persistent ads .
Pick PocketLife Calendar if

You prioritize extensive customization, color-coding, and reliable syncing across multiple devices, and are willing to risk potential data loss issues or deal with occasional bugs R5R44R57. You want more features than the native iPhone calendar R8.

Pick Calendar · Planner & Reminders if

You are looking for a basic, visually appealing calendar and are willing to tolerate frequent ads, even if you pay for a subscription, or if you primarily use the free version and don't mind the advertising .

Evidence note: The evidence for Calendar · Planner & Reminders is heavily skewed by a critical, widespread issue with ads persisting even for paid subscribers, which overshadows other aspects of the app. PocketLife Calendar's issues are more varied but include significant data loss complaints.

Frequently asked

Do these apps have ads?
PocketLife Calendar has ads in its free version, with one user reporting inappropriate ads R30. Calendar · Planner & Reminders has a severe problem with ads, as many users report receiving ads constantly, even after paying for a premium or pro subscription R61R67R73.
Can I sync these calendars with other devices or apps?
PocketLife Calendar is praised for its compatibility with other calendars and syncing across devices, including Mac and other family members' apps R5R44R53R57. Calendar · Planner & Reminders is also noted to sync well with the Apple calendar .
Do these apps have problems with data loss?
Both apps have significant issues with data loss. PocketLife Calendar users report schedules and events being deleted or wiped clean, sometimes repeatedly, with information from specific years disappearing R4R7R13R18. Calendar · Planner & Reminders users also report that their calendar notes and birthdays disappear or are deleted .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] PocketLife Calendar 5/5 · US Diana: I love this calendar but maybe in future you could add a drop down box for notes on each day. That would be so helpful for those of us with a bad memory.
  2. [R5] PocketLife Calendar 5/5 · US Best calendar I’ve seen: Easy to use, colorful, customizable, compatible with other calendars.
  3. [R6] PocketLife Calendar 3/5 · US Good but has limitations: Like the colors. Don’t understand why you can’t add dates beyond a year if the recurrent items go beyond a year?? And, I can’t change colors when using iPad to create, only phone?? And it loses previous years schedule
  4. [R8] PocketLife Calendar 5/5 · US Works: More features than native iphone app
  5. [R19] PocketLife Calendar 1/5 · US Settings are NOT USER FRIENDLY: When there is an update, it’s not always for the better. There used to be a QUICK EDIT where you just tapped on the event itself (after tapping on event on the date on the Calender) but now you actually have to tap the tiny little EDIT button, an EXTRA STEP! Also the is nothing clear in the settings on how to customize your calendar and how to make changes it’s abso
  6. [R25] PocketLife Calendar 1/5 · US Difficulty: Had to change a few things and having difficulty with the repeat portion
  7. [R27] PocketLife Calendar 3/5 · US New upgrade: Too many steps to add something to the calendar. The blue arrive is in 2 different places at different times of adding and it is easy to X out info you’ve added.
  8. [R1] PocketLife Calendar 1/5 · US Hit by Scam: As soon as my calendar was linked, I was hit by a scam.
  9. [R4] PocketLife Calendar 1/5 · US What is going on: I’ve been using and paying for this app for years then all of a sudden all my schedules have been deleted. Idk how to fix this.
  10. [R7] PocketLife Calendar 1/5 · US Everything deletes: Deleting this garbage. This the is second time that my calendar has been wiped clean on its own. My whole month was filled and now it’s emptied and nothing happened to make that happen.
  11. [R10] PocketLife Calendar 1/5 · US Scam Alerts: I’ve been using PocketLife for years and have loved it but this year I keep getting scam alerts that fill in on every day for months and I have to go back to their origin and delete them . Annoying.
  12. [R15] PocketLife Calendar 3/5 · US I went back to iOS calendar …: I’ve used PocketLife Calendar for more than 10 years, but have decided to go back to the free Apple iOS calendar. I asked many years ago about a lifetime subscription for a one-time rate, y’all replied that it was being considered. As this subscription option has never materialized I have decided to stop using PocketLife Calendar. Wishing you continued success w
  13. [R36] PocketLife Calendar 3/5 · GB Could be better: Used this app for the past 3 years. Good functionality however I haven’t noticed any development improvements or bug fixes. The same glitches remain but the cost goes up.
  14. [R46] PocketLife Calendar 1/5 · US This app was amazing: I have used this app for many years. It was awesome in the past being able to sync calendar with my husband. This year issues with syncing and now having to pay extra for alarms with events. I’m very disappointed and now need to find another app to transfer everything on to.
  15. [R13] PocketLife Calendar 1/5 · US Still not fixed: I have text you several times about losing info from 2020-2024. Yet I still have all info from 2015-2023 I have done what you say and I still don’t have it fixed 😡
  16. [R34] 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
  17. [R59] PocketLife Calendar 5/5 · US Update: YES! This calendar IS the best and easiest to use. I have tried MANY!! 😊 UPDATE-- alerts won't work. Can't contact support?
  18. [R61] Calendar · Planner & Reminders 2/5 · US Not Getting What I Paid For Again: I paid for the Pro version of this app, and I am experiencing for the third time this year not getting what I have paid for. When I use the contact link on the developer site, I continually get an error that my message cannot be sent. This app is fine if you don’t mind constant ads but be aware that you will get them even if you pay not to.
  19. [R30] 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.
  20. [R67] Calendar · Planner & Reminders 1/5 · US Ads?: Why do I get ads? I pay for subscription
  21. [R73] Calendar · Planner & Reminders 1/5 · US Horrible: I paid for a whole year to not get ads and I still get them every time I get on it. It’s a waste of money!!!
  22. [R44] 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.
  23. [R53] PocketLife Calendar 5/5 · US My go to for the family: Been using it for 7 years. Works to keep everyone informed. Can be adjusted by all members as needed.
  24. [R57] PocketLife Calendar 5/5 · US Great calendar: I love using this calendar as it works across all my digital devices
  25. [R18] PocketLife Calendar 3/5 · US Loved till recently: The was the best calendar until recently. I have lost all my info three times. First time was able to restore from iCloud but the last 2 times it didn't restore. Another issue is the colors, I color code everything and every few days when I open the app all events are the same color, RED! So frustrating. I hope they get it fixed.

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