"I also took a look at other calendar apps like Google Calendar which doesn't provide a year view since on the phone with limited screen estate it is rather difficult to use it in a meaningful way."
While google calendar may not offer it, both IOS and BB10 provides year view, but in different way. what I mean to say is, YearView's design may not be proper but it indeed serves a purpose.
"I also took a look at other calendar apps like Google Calendar which doesn't provide a year view since on the phone with limited screen estate it is rather difficult to use it in a meaningful way."
While google calendar may not offer it, both IOS and BB10 provides year view, but in different way. what I mean to say is, YearView's design may not be proper but it indeed serves a purpose.