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Head-to-head

eCalendar vs Structured

eCalendar 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Structured
Structured 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75

eCalendar is better for families needing a physical display and chore management, while Structured is superior for individual time management and ADHD support, despite its recent AI integration issues and paywalls.

Full reviews: eCalendar · Structured

eCalendar excels as a family organizer, offering a large format calendar, chore tracking, and meal planning, often as a more affordable alternative to similar devices. Structured is praised for its intuitive UI and effectiveness in daily planning and time management, particularly for individuals with ADHD, though recent updates and pricing changes have caused user frustration.

Head to head

Features edge: StructuredR2R3R8R12
eCalendar eCalendar offers a large format calendar, to-do lists, meal planning, and a reward system for kids, often praised as a good alternative to more expensive digital calendars R2R3R23R41. Users appreciate the ability to assign tasks and track chores for children R2R8R23. However, some users wish for more advanced features like Google View integration, more photo settings, and the ability to add photos to tasks . There are also requests for better organization of tasks, such as the ability to re-order items in lists and categorize them R12.
Structured Structured is lauded for its straightforward UI, daily planning, and time management capabilities, with many users, especially those with ADHD, finding it indispensable for organizing their lives . It offers customizable icons and colors, and the ability to integrate with other apps . Recent updates have introduced AI features, which some users find smart and helpful , but others find limited, unnecessary, or problematic due to privacy concerns R91. Users also desire features like location-based reminders and more flexible repeat options for tasks .
Ease of Use edge: StructuredR9R14R15R18
eCalendar eCalendar is generally considered user-friendly for basic functions, with some finding setup super easy R14. However, many users report challenges with the phone app, such as difficulty changing weeks/months to schedule events, non-intuitive family syncing, and issues with editing entries R9. Some updates have made the app harder to use, like tasks appearing in calendar view or live photos uploading as videos R15. There are also complaints about glitches like the calendar not updating on the big screen or dates not showing info when tapped R18.
Structured Structured is praised for its simple, smooth, and visually appealing interface, making daily planning easier than other methods . Users find it straightforward to use, though some mention minor UI issues like a frustrating time picker or a keyboard disappearing when typing new tasks . The app's core time management is generally well-received, but some users find the format could be simpler, like a planner layout . The AI features, while helpful to some, are not always intuitive for follow-up questions .
Reliability tieR1R13R19R22
eCalendar eCalendar users frequently report significant reliability issues, including malfunctions like pictures not loading correctly, screensavers getting stuck, and the device turning off or glitching R1R13. Syncing problems are common, with calendars in-syncing frequently or failing to sync with external calendars like Outlook or iPhones R19R28R37. Some devices stopped working entirely within months or after updates R22R46.
Structured Structured generally performs well on mobile devices, but some users experience frequent crashes, particularly on Mac . There are reports of the app force-closing upon opening . A specific flaw mentioned is the app stopping notifications if not updated immediately . Some users have also noted a glitch where the 12-hour time format cannot be selected, sticking to 24-hour time .
Price/Value edge: eCalendarR3R23R41R46
eCalendar eCalendar is often seen as an affordable alternative to more expensive digital calendars like Skylight R23R41R60. Users appreciate the lack of a subscription for some features R3. However, the value is diminished for those who experience frequent malfunctions and poor customer service, leading to the sentiment of 'getting what you pay for' R46.
Structured Structured offers a free version, but it is considered very limited, allowing only a few events per day and lacking crucial features like repeating tasks R64R76R97R115. The Pro version, which unlocks essential functionalities, is seen as expensive by some, with prices for lifetime subscriptions increasing significantly R73R106. Many users feel that too many basic features are paywalled, making the free version less useful than built-in iOS apps R115.
Customer Support edge: StructuredR7R10R21R34
eCalendar eCalendar receives overwhelmingly negative feedback regarding customer service. Users report non-responsive support, inability to talk to anyone directly, long wait times in live chat queues without an agent appearing, and no responses to emails or tickets R7R10R21R34. This lack of support is a significant source of frustration, especially when devices malfunction or updates cause issues.
Structured Structured's customer support is not directly mentioned as frequently as eCalendar's, but the developers are noted for taking user feedback into consideration . However, issues like subscription problems and the forced AI integration R91 suggest that some users feel unheard or unsupported regarding significant changes. There are no explicit complaints about unresponsiveness in the same vein as eCalendar.
Pick eCalendar if

You are looking for a physical digital calendar display for family organization, chore tracking, and meal planning, and are willing to troubleshoot potential technical issues yourself R2R8R23R41. You prioritize a one-time purchase over subscriptions and want a visual hub for family schedules R3R23.

Pick Structured if

You need a robust and intuitive daily planner and time management tool, especially if you have ADHD, and are comfortable with a subscription model to unlock full features . You value a clean, customizable interface and active development that considers user feedback .

Evidence note: The evidence for eCalendar is heavily skewed towards issues with the physical device and its accompanying app, including hardware malfunctions and poor customer service, alongside positive feedback for its family organization features. Structured's reviews focus more on app functionality, UI, and the impact of its free vs. paid tiers and recent AI integration.

Frequently asked

Does eCalendar have good customer service?
No, eCalendar's customer service is widely reported as terrible and non-responsive, with users experiencing long wait times in live chat queues that never connect, and no replies to emails or tickets R7R10R21R34.
Is Structured's free version useful?
Structured's free version is considered very limited, allowing only up to three events per day and lacking essential features like repeating tasks, which many users find makes it less useful than built-in calendar apps R64R76R97R115.
Can eCalendar sync with other calendars?
eCalendar users report significant difficulty syncing with other calendars, including iPhones and Outlook, with many experiencing frequent in-syncing or complete failure to connect despite following instructions R19R28R37R60.
Has Structured changed its pricing for Pro?
Yes, Structured has changed its pricing, with some users noting that the lifetime Pro subscription price has increased significantly, making it unaffordable for them after previously using annual plans R73R106.
Does Structured force AI integration?
Yes, Structured has integrated AI features, and some users report that recent updates required them to give unlimited permission for OpenAI to access their account before they could view their own information, leading to uninstallation for some R91R109.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] eCalendar 5/5 · US Has changed our home: This calendar was a Mothers Day gift. It has changed everything! Kids are getting chores done now without me having to hound them. I now don’t have to constantly remind my husband about our family schedule that revolves around sports etc. also we just started using meal planner to host a huge family event in lieu of a spreadsheet to plan to have the entire family here for
  2. [R3] eCalendar 3/5 · US Not enough memory: The things I love: No subscription! I enjoy the large format calendar that you can easily see what each individual is doing. I enjoy the list, to-do, meal planner and can run it from my phone. I do not have a use for the reward system but it is a great feature for those with younger kids. The things I do not love and truly the deal breaker for me. Very little storage/memory. 16
  3. [R8] eCalendar 5/5 · US Kids are doing chores!!: Nothing has worked for chores at our house until now!!
  4. [R12] eCalendar 3/5 · US Re-Organize please!: Using this as a digital task list for me and my kiddo. There is no ability to re organize tasks once completed! Please do an update! When you type in tasks for the day you need to put them in exact order. If you decide you want to move something forward or back there isn’t an option.
  5. [R9] eCalendar 3/5 · US Ecalendar: It is challenging to use the phone app. It is a challenge to change weeks and months to schedule events. Syncing between my family is also not very intutive.
  6. [R14] eCalendar 5/5 · US Liking it so far: Seems pretty user friendly so far!
  7. [R15] eCalendar 3/5 · US Update rendered this product useless: I use this as a digital photo album when the calendars aren’t being used. I really liked that feature. But a recent update made it so that all live photos (which is every photo for many phone users), it uploads those as videos instead of photos, so it has essentially rendered this useless to me. Who has a digital frame that they want to show videos on 24/7? No
  8. [R18] eCalendar 3/5 · US Clicking date doesn’t work: When you tap the date on the calendar it says the day but does not show the info for that day.
  9. [R1] eCalendar 1/5 · US Malfunction: Pictures don’t load correctly. Upside down, black screen, blurry. Live Photos timing off. Screensaver gets stuck.
  10. [R13] eCalendar 2/5 · US Not great, but ok: Not a great calendar. It was when I first got it. Then we needed work done to our house and the contractor needed to use an electrical tool so he unplugged my calendar. Ever since it had been unplugged I’ve had nothing but issues. Went a month without being able to use it. I reset my router like the instructions say on google, worked good for a day then again nothing but issues.
  11. [R19] eCalendar 1/5 · US Too difficult to sync: Not happy with this as I can’t get it to sync with my iPhone
  12. [R22] eCalendar 1/5 · US Good when it worked: It was good for about 20 months and then it started glitching and now screen is completely dead. Tried to reach customer service through amazon and no response.
  13. [R23] eCalendar 5/5 · US Great organizational tool!: I always wanted a Skylight but couldn’t see spending the excessive amount of money on it. This eCalendar is great and it’s affordable! It keeps track of our appointments. We are able to assign tasks for my kids and reward them. It’s super easy to use!! Well worth it.
  14. [R41] eCalendar 5/5 · US Best skylight dupe you’ll find!: I don’t use this for anything but the calendar function so I couldn’t justify spending almost a grand on the name brand calendar. After doing a lot of research, I chose eCal and I’m pretty happy with it! I love that all of us can have our own color on the calendar, and all the customizations you can do. And this size is able to hang up on a wall (I returned the sma
  15. [R46] eCalendar 1/5 · US Awful: Less than a year old and it's dead. Zero help from customer service. You get what you pay for.
  16. [R7] eCalendar 1/5 · US Stay Away from this Product: Terrible customer service. Stopped working less than 24 hrs after starting it. Can’t talk to anyone just text and it won’t let me delete a picture I put on it. Very creepy vibes
  17. [R10] eCalendar 1/5 · US Always turns off: It’s squirrelly and the company’s help is non responsive
  18. [R21] eCalendar 3/5 · US Meh.: This app was good until I can no longer change the profiles for events on both the calendar and app. Customer service has been zero help, meaning no response in the “live chat”, or to “tickets”, or emails.
  19. [R34] eCalendar 1/5 · US Trash app: App is laid out poorly doesn’t sync well. Customer service is rude and unhelpful. Save yourself time and frustration by downloading a different app.
  20. [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.
  21. [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
  22. [R97] Structured 2/5 · US Not rich: Not paying for pro just so I can repeat a task 🫩
  23. [R115] 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
  24. [R28] eCalendar 1/5 · US Terrible: Calendar in-syncs all the time. Wish I didn’t get it. I spend more time re loading my calendar than actually enjoying it. Extremely disappointed!!
  25. [R37] eCalendar 1/5 · US Does not work with Outlook: I have had this calendar for over a year now and have been trying to get it to sync with my Outlook calendar And I cannot get it to work. I don’t know why it won’t work. I’ve done everything it says to do. Very frustrating.
  26. [R60] eCalendar 3/5 · GB Lovely but doesn’t sync from all calendars: This would be 5 stars if it synced from any calendar, not just a few. We use TimeTree as we use android and iPhones as a family and we have to now input manually. Unless someone can show me how to then I’ll change the star rating. Otherwise compared to the skylight calendar which looks the same and does most of the same things this is a much more afforda
  27. [R73] Structured 1/5 · US Pricing changed and cannot purchase Pro Lifetime: I was using the annual pro, only for one year, and saved up for the lifetime for Pro. I'm extremely sad and upset seeing the lifetime rose so much in price. I can't afford it now and will unfortunately be moving to something else. I feel this is unfair... I genuinely enjoyed using Structured when I did, but it's unusable without Pro, for me at leas
  28. [R106] Structured 2/5 · US Why?: My new rating: bad app, everything is paid now. I thought I had already bought the lifetime, nope, need to pay another 30$. I can finally delete this app knowing it’s not useful. This was my old rating, which had been saved from previous and not posted (thankfully because this app now sucks and doesn’t deserve this rating): The Premium is one-time and super affordable! This app has helped
  29. [R91] Structured 1/5 · US Was great till accepting AI required: I was a satisfied user of this app for years. But this morning when I opened it, it wouldn’t let me view my own information unless I gave unlimited permission for OpenAI to access my account. So I have sadly just uninstalled it on all of my devices. Very disappointing.
  30. [R109] Structured 1/5 · US Used to be amazing.: This is the first time I am reviewing an app for how it has disappointed me. This tool used to be very helpful to me when I was in a difficult time of my life but now the updates have whipped my schedule entirely and has become difficult to use without using the Ai tool. I paid for a lifetime subscription for this app because I believed it would help me and the developers earn

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