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Head-to-head

PocketLife Calendar vs TimeTree

PocketLife Calendar 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner TimeTree
TimeTree 4.9★ · Free + IAP 75

TimeTree is the better choice for shared family calendars and consistent performance, while PocketLife Calendar struggles with data loss and inconsistent features despite its customization options.

Full reviews: PocketLife Calendar · TimeTree

PocketLife Calendar offers strong customization but is plagued by critical issues like data deletion and poor support. TimeTree excels as a shared calendar with good usability, though its free version is hampered by intrusive ads and recent UI changes have frustrated some users.

Head to head

Features & Customization tieR2R3R5R6
PocketLife Calendar PocketLife Calendar users appreciate its extensive customization, including color-coding events, compatibility with other calendars, and more features than the native iPhone app R5. Users specifically like the ability to color code for different family members and events . However, some users desire more advanced features like a notes dropdown R2, reminders in widgets R3, and the ability to save color mixes . There are also complaints about limitations like not being able to add dates beyond a year for recurrent items R6 and difficulties changing colors on iPad versus iPhone R6.
TimeTree TimeTree is highly praised for its shared calendar functionality, allowing families and couples to easily coordinate and track events, with features like color-coding, notes, and location details R65R71R77. Users appreciate the ability to have multiple separate calendars and rename colors . Some users specifically mention its effectiveness for managing ADHD due to color coding and sharing . However, users desire more themes and stickers , more colors for events , and the ability to comment on pictures . Some find it difficult to set night shift schedules .
Ease of Use & UI edge: PocketLife CalendarR5R19R24R25
PocketLife Calendar Many PocketLife Calendar users find it easy to use and navigate R5. However, recent updates have introduced frustrations, with users reporting more steps to add events R19R24 and settings not being user-friendly R19. Some users find the word placement on two lines backwards and struggle with the repeat function R25.
TimeTree TimeTree is generally considered easy to use and navigate R66R71. However, recent UI updates have been heavily criticized, with users finding the new interface not user-friendly, clunky, and making basic functions like accessing memos or changing views more difficult . Some users also report the app working slowly on iPhones and issues with adding events in week view .
Reliability & Performance edge: TimeTreeR1R4R7R10
PocketLife Calendar PocketLife Calendar has significant reliability issues, with numerous reports of schedules and information being deleted or wiped clean, sometimes multiple times R4R7R13R18. Users also experience glitches with colors changing to red R18, icon badges not updating , and alarms saving incorrectly . Some users report scam alerts filling their calendar R1R10.
TimeTree TimeTree generally performs well, but some users have experienced critical glitches such as events being deleted or appearing on the wrong day . There are also reports of events not saving correctly and issues with calendar syncing, leading to duplicated events or changes not reflecting .
Price & Value tieR4R15R27R34
PocketLife Calendar PocketLife Calendar is a Free + IAP app, and some users have paid for it for years R4. However, some users express frustration with the lack of a lifetime subscription option R15 and recent changes requiring extra payment for features like alarms . The free version has ads, and some users report inappropriate ads R27. There are also complaints about having to pay for each year's functionality R34.
TimeTree TimeTree is also a Free + IAP app, with many users appreciating its free functionality R77. However, the free version is heavily criticized for intrusive and numerous ads, including full-screen pop-ups and video ads, which users feel degrade the experience and push them towards the paid premium R61R64R66R67. Users also find the premium pricing, at $45 a year per person, to be too high, especially without a family plan .
Support & Updates tieR13R19R24R31
PocketLife Calendar PocketLife Calendar users report poor or non-existent customer support, especially when critical data loss issues occur R13R31R34R40. Users mention sending multiple texts without resolution R13 and support ignoring further requests for help . Some updates have been seen as detrimental, making the app less user-friendly R19R24.
TimeTree TimeTree's support function is noted as not working without images, lacking a way to input text information . Recent updates have been widely criticized for ruining the user experience and making the UI less intuitive . Some users are unable to use the app due to new iOS version requirements .
Pick PocketLife Calendar if

you prioritize deep customization options like color-coding and event visibility, and are willing to risk potential data loss and deal with less responsive support R5.

Pick TimeTree if

you need a reliable shared calendar for family or couples, appreciate its ease of use for collaboration, and can tolerate intrusive ads in the free version or are willing to pay for premium R65R71R77R89.

Evidence note: Recent reviews for both apps show a negative skew, particularly regarding updates and reliability. For PocketLife Calendar, data loss is a recurring and severe issue. For TimeTree, recent UI changes and increased ad intrusiveness are major pain points.

Frequently asked

Does PocketLife Calendar have issues with data loss?
Yes, PocketLife Calendar has significant and frequent issues with users reporting their schedules and inputted information being deleted or wiped clean, sometimes multiple times, with no apparent way to recover it R4R7R13R18.
Is TimeTree good for sharing calendars?
Yes, TimeTree is highly praised as an excellent shared calendar system, perfect for families, couples, and small businesses to coordinate schedules, with features like color-coding, notes, and notifications when events are added R65R71R77R89.
Are there many ads in TimeTree's free version?
Yes, TimeTree's free version is heavily criticized for having numerous and intrusive ads, including large banner ads, full-screen pop-ups, and video ads, which many users find annoying and believe degrade the app experience R61R64R66R67.
Does PocketLife Calendar offer good customer support?
No, PocketLife Calendar users frequently report poor or non-existent customer support, especially when critical issues like data loss occur, with some users stating their attempts for help were ignored R13R31R34R40.

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. [R3] PocketLife Calendar 3/5 · US Overall good App but missing a core feature: Reminders showing inside widget would be a core feature to add will attract a-lot of fantastical calendar users like me since they messed up their widget
  3. [R5] PocketLife Calendar 5/5 · US Best calendar I’ve seen: Easy to use, colorful, customizable, compatible with other calendars.
  4. [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
  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. [R24] 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.
  7. [R25] PocketLife Calendar 1/5 · US Difficulty: Had to change a few things and having difficulty with the repeat portion
  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. [R27] 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.
  14. [R34] 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
  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. [R31] PocketLife Calendar 1/5 · US YEAYARIGHT: Need more support How do I get training Need phone help
  17. [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.
  18. [R65] TimeTree 5/5 · US I love it: Me an my significant other have been looking for a calendar to share and this works great for us !
  19. [R71] TimeTree 5/5 · US Wife-hub: I love this app very convenient and always recommend to my couples friends! I have Apple and hubs has android and this is so great for me keeping track of everything with our toddler and families. Allows him to see and edit also! You can add notes or locations for events and I’m a visual person so I color code certain things like Dr apt.
  20. [R77] TimeTree 5/5 · US Perfect for personal and communal use.: I got this app in hopes of sharing my schedule with my girlfriend and keeping track of it myself. It is a godsend. There is no paywall so everything is accessible for free except non-essential decorations. I can see and interact with anyone on my calendar and add a multitude of useful information and visual. Best calendar app I’ve used.
  21. [R89] TimeTree 5/5 · US Glen Bliss: This is a wonderful shared calendar system which is perfect for family and small business appointments. 5 stars!
  22. [R61] TimeTree 1/5 · US 100% NOT worth it: Why can’t I export this calendar to something like Google Calendar?? I’m forced to use this one now. The ads at the top make the overall calendar hideous. Money hungry app that forces you to pay if you don’t want to see ads. Please just use Google calendar or Apple calendar.
  23. [R64] TimeTree 2/5 · US ads: too many ads, very annoying. other than that works well.
  24. [R66] TimeTree 3/5 · US Great Calendar for Fam, Obnoxious ads…: Pros: Great planner for keeping up to date with family. Convenient and easy to use. Easy to navigate and set up. Cons: Too many ads, many large and invasive. Ads take up 1/3 the screen. Gambling and casino ads. :( Recommendation: Make small banner ads at the bottom. Ads make the app look low quality and shady.
  25. [R67] TimeTree 1/5 · US Used to be good: Greed has completely overtaken TimeTree. It used to be a good shared calendar with non invasive ads. Now they have pop ups take up the entire screen that you have to X out. Find a different calendar. I know I am now.
  26. [R40] 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.

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