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Head-to-head

TimeTree vs Calendars

TimeTree 4.9★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner TimeTree
Calendars 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60

TimeTree is better for shared family and personal scheduling, offering a robust free tier, while Calendars struggles with sync issues and recent feature paywalling.

Full reviews: TimeTree · Calendars

TimeTree excels as a free, shared calendar solution, particularly for families and couples, despite increasing ad presence. Calendars, while praised for its layout, faces significant user frustration due to syncing problems, lost data, and moving previously free features behind a paywall.

Head to head

Shared Calendar Functionality edge: TimeTreeR5R11R29R35
TimeTree TimeTree is highly praised for its shared calendar features, making it easy for families and couples to coordinate schedules, color-code events, and receive notifications when events are added or changed R5R11R29R35. Users appreciate its utility for managing diverse schedules, from toddlers to multiple businesses R11.
Calendars Calendars users report significant issues with syncing across devices and with external calendars like Google and Apple Calendar, which undermines its utility for shared scheduling R69R75R76. Some users also note that the app struggles to link with family calendars .
Ease of Use and UI tieR6R8R10R15
TimeTree TimeTree is generally considered easy to use and navigate, with users appreciating its simple setup and convenient interface R6R8. However, recent updates have introduced frustration with a 'minimalist' UI that buries features, makes navigation tedious, and changes the placement of essential buttons like 'add' and 'memos' R10R15.
Calendars Calendars is praised for its layout and intuitive design by some long-term users . However, recent updates have made the app difficult to navigate, with features disappearing, text becoming tiny and hard to read, and issues with adding events in certain views .
Reliability and Data Integrity edge: TimeTreeR3R9R12R28
TimeTree TimeTree users report concerning issues with data loss, where entire schedules or individual appointments have disappeared R3R12R39. Some users also experience glitches, slow performance on iPhones, and events ending up on the wrong day R9R28.
Calendars Calendars has significant reliability problems, with numerous reports of all calendar events disappearing or being wiped, causing major stress and missed appointments R61R72. Users also mention issues with task reminders not working and the app crashing .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) edge: TimeTreeR1R4R6R7
TimeTree TimeTree offers a robust free tier that many users find highly functional and sufficient for their needs, especially for shared calendars R8R17R35. However, recent updates have drastically increased the number and invasiveness of ads, including full-screen pop-ups and video ads, pushing users towards the paid premium version R1R4R6R7. The premium cost of $45/year per person is seen as expensive, especially without a family plan .
Calendars Calendars has moved previously free, basic features like editing tasks and setting recurring events behind a paid subscription, frustrating long-time users . Users who paid for lifetime access are being harassed to 'upgrade' again . The app is criticized for being 'money-blind' and not worth the cost, with some users regretting past payments .
Integration and Export tieR1R10R25R69
TimeTree TimeTree users are frustrated by the lack of export functionality, particularly to external calendars like Google Calendar, forcing them to use TimeTree exclusively or manually switch between apps R1R25. Importing external calendar info is also described as a hidden function that needs to be done every time an external calendar is updated R10.
Calendars Calendars is designed to integrate with other calendars like iCloud and Google, but users frequently report that this syncing is unreliable or fails entirely R69R75R76. Some users appreciate the integration with Apple Reminders .
Pick TimeTree if

You need a free, reliable shared calendar for family or personal use, value color-coding and notifications, and are willing to tolerate increasing ad presence in the free version R5R11R17R35.

Pick Calendars if

You prioritize a clean layout and task management features and are prepared to pay for a subscription, understanding that some core features may be paywalled and syncing can be unreliable .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative recent reviews, skewing the perception compared to their high lifetime ratings. For TimeTree, much of the negativity stems from the increased ad invasiveness and UI changes in the free tier, while for Calendars, it's primarily about data loss, syncing failures, and features being moved behind a paywall.

Frequently asked

Does TimeTree have a free version?
Yes, TimeTree offers a free version that is highly functional and includes shared calendar features, color-coding, and notifications, but it now includes frequent and invasive ads, including full-screen pop-ups and video ads R8R17R34R59.
Can I export my calendar from TimeTree?
No, TimeTree users report that the app lacks the ability to export calendars to other platforms like Google Calendar, forcing them to either use TimeTree exclusively or manually manage multiple calendars R1R25.
Do Calendars and TimeTree sync across devices?
TimeTree generally works well across devices, supporting both Apple and Android for shared calendars R11. Calendars, however, has significant and frequent issues with syncing events and tasks between iPhones, iPads, and Macs, often leading to lost data or inconsistencies R69R75R76.
Are there issues with data loss in these apps?
Yes, both apps have user reports of data loss; TimeTree users occasionally experience events disappearing or being deleted R12R39, while Calendars users frequently report entire calendars being wiped or events disappearing, causing significant frustration R61R72.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R5] 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 !
  2. [R11] 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.
  3. [R29] TimeTree 5/5 · US Glen Bliss: This is a wonderful shared calendar system which is perfect for family and small business appointments. 5 stars!
  4. [R35] TimeTree 5/5 · US So convenient: My family loves this free family calendar. You can label events by color. You can get notifications when someone ads an event.
  5. [R6] 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.
  6. [R8] TimeTree 5/5 · US Wonderful: Great place for all the important stuff, easy to use and free!!
  7. [R10] TimeTree 1/5 · US Not enjoying the premium experience: It is very difficult to move from week to day view. You are unable to click on a day to make it expand or using a pinch motion function on the screen to zoom in and out. Most of the functions feel hidden, like importing external calendar info, which must be done every time I update my external calendar. The support function doesn’t work without images and there
  8. [R15] TimeTree 3/5 · US Extra steps: Adding the extra steps to get to the memos/notes section is annoying
  9. [R3] TimeTree 3/5 · US Good product: Overall good product. It’s only screwed me one time when I put in a doctors appointment for 8:30 AM and when it was saved and you go out of the appointment, it showed 9:30 AM could not fix that event. Had to delete it and redo it but I didn’t notice that until after I missed my appointment.
  10. [R9] TimeTree 3/5 · US Doesn’t work properly on Iphone: It works very slow on iphones
  11. [R12] TimeTree 3/5 · US Glirch or something: I had used this app for probably about 5 years. had all my plans and work schedule in it. and it deleted everything. I dont even understand how that is possible. but everything is gone and im very angry and frustrated. It was a good app but I guess like any app don't become reliable on it because it can fail you at any moment. I hadn't been on a guest account either, I was lo
  12. [R28] TimeTree 2/5 · US I did love this app: In the last month it’s started glitching on me like crazy. It’s bad enough you’re trying to making people pay a premium mode for a damn calendar but now you’re messing the code up and I can’t see my events. I’m ready to leave
  13. [R1] 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.
  14. [R4] TimeTree 2/5 · US ads: too many ads, very annoying. other than that works well.
  15. [R7] 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.
  16. [R25] TimeTree 1/5 · US Lack of Export Ability: It’s a fine calendar for keeping up with family events and the color system does help. The reason I gave it one star is because it does not have the ability to export into my work calendar. I’m having to switch back-and-forth between calendars to determine if I can take a meeting or not. Fix this and it would be a good app.
  17. [R69] Calendars 3/5 · US Something has happened…: This, and Calendars 5 (the predecessor), have been my go to phone calendar app for years. But recently, it been consistently boning me, by not updating my calendars in the cloud, and not being updated by them. (Multiple calendars, iCloud & Google) I’d love a force sync button or something. Too many times lately, I’ve put things in, or changed them, and it the next day or t
  18. [R17] 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.
  19. [R34] TimeTree 1/5 · US Ruined It: This app was fantastic before the latest updates. One of the best way to ruin an app is by reducing the QoL of basic free features to try to push users to pay for the poor quality monthly premium. They’ve done just that. Since the recent update I’ve been getting full pop up ads. It’s distracting and obnoxious. Making something that was free before paid (in this case the app being ad-fre
  20. [R59] TimeTree 1/5 · US Getting bad ads now: Getting video ads that take up a lot of the screen Never had ads before at least not bothersome to the point where I noticed it
  21. [R75] Calendars 3/5 · US Phone Sync: Waaaaaaaa, Calanders worked fine, then one day poof, would not sync with my phone. Tried to reach help but got AI… I have not learned how to talk to AI, ended up with all these things to try…no luck. Try something else, I paid for the year or I would leave.
  22. [R76] Calendars 2/5 · US Calendars don’t sync.: I cannot figure out why the app looks one way on my iPad and a completely different way on my iPhone. As of now, I can see a full list of tasks that I created on my iPad but when I open the app on the iPhone, there’s no tab for tasks. I had and paid for calendar 5 but then had to switch to this one because the first one was no longer gonna be supported. Can somebody please
  23. [R39] TimeTree 3/5 · GB Good but recent glitches: Been using this as a great family planning tool. Really great for combining different schedules. Only issue is that recently appointments have disappeared for no reason. This is a critical issue - if you can’t trust your diary, then you need a new diary. I hope the fix this issue otherwise will have to find a new app…
  24. [R61] Calendars 1/5 · US Lost info: I lost every entry on my IPhone calendar 5 days ago
  25. [R72] Calendars 3/5 · US Not sure what happened: I’ve been using this calendar for years and have LOVED IT. Randomly in the last week, my calendar events all disappeared. iCloud backup is on and everything so I have no idea where it all went and it was really stressful. If someone reads this, I would love some help because I WANT to keep using this app!!!

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