InstaCal: Menu Bar Calendar

InstaCal: Menu Bar Calendar

Reminders, Meetings & Widgets

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25 reviews
$29.99 $19.99

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This comprehensive calendar app offers multiple views and integrates events with Apple Reminders. It features natural-language event creation in 12 languages and includes native apps for Mac and Apple Watch with a single purchase.

Six touch-optimized calendar views
Integrates events and Apple Reminders
Natural-language Quick Add in 12 languages
Native Mac and Apple Watch apps
Customizable widgets and Live Activities
One-time purchase, no subscription
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3.5

August 28, 2026

User reviews

LOVE IT!!!!

InstaCal is *insanely* awesome! I literally use it every single day. It makes adding new events to my calendar so quick and easy right from my laptop. No more fumbling back and forth between my computer and phone just to add/edit something to my calendar. It’s simple, convenient, and has genuinely made my everyday workflow so much easier. LOVE it! Thank you for making an awesome app! :-)
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Response from developer

Thank you, this made our morning. Adding an event without reaching for your phone is the whole reason InstaCal exists, so it is good to hear it lands that way.

Très patraque

Une très bonne application qui ajoute un pti plus fort sympathique à MAC Os. L’utilisation est très simple et s’intègre très bien à la barre de menu. JE recommande

Response from developer

Merci beaucoup pour ce retour, ça fait vraiment plaisir. Content que l'intégration à la barre des menus vous plaise.

I wish this worked a little bit better

I hate to be critical because the concept is so great, but at the end of the day I can't give this a great rating if my calendar doesn't sync properly. I tried first reaching out to app support, but the link in the app store doesn't work.

Developers: I will absolutely change this review to 5-stars, but a major bug needs fixed. When I click the refresh button, my calendar does not update. I might make a subtle change in google calendar such as adjusting the time of an event to earlier or later in the day, and it just doesn't update in the widget. Or sometimes, events from the past don't show up.

A small bug which wouldnt affect my rating but you may want to know is that the color options don't work properly. There is no way to "submit" the color you have chosen for a calendar. Sometimes it randomly updates, 99% of the time it just doesnt change and I don't know how to fix the color change I made.

This is a cool simple widget for quickly checking today's date and today's calendar events, but without correcting the integration, I will slowly stop using this app and eventually remove it from my menu bar if my calendar is exactly correct when I check this. The difference between an event time change could mean being late to (or missing) a zoom meeting with a client – which costs me business and my livelihood.

If the updating / integration gets fixed, I will give this 5 stars and vouch for it to friends. Until then, it's a 1- or 2-star app at best.
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Très bonne app.

Très bonne app.
Un bogue ce mois de janvier noté january 2022 mais février est bien en 2023.
Un affichage permanent sur le bureau pourrrait être une option utile.

Crashes frequently and doesn't sync my calendars

I would've prefered to avoid leaving an negative review, but when I tried to use it, I got a, "you need an invitation to join this private Community"

Anyway, our company switched to Microsoft 365 and the calendars are only viewable online or with Outlook. I was hoping this app would be a work around. Unfortunately it's not. I get an error when I try to sync my calendars except for one. The app also crashes anytime I try to change the color of more than one calendar at a time. The last issue si the menubar display. It doesn't change color if the menubar turns black so the app basically disappears. It would also be nice if you could have time as well as date appear. I can only hope that Dato or Calendar 366 get Microsoft 365 support.
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FAQ

What is InstaCal?

InstaCal is a fast and comprehensive calendar application for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. It offers multiple calendar views, integrates with Apple Reminders, and supports natural-language event creation in 12 languages.

How much does InstaCal cost?

InstaCal is a paid application with a one-time purchase price of $29.99. This single purchase includes native apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, with no subscription required.

Does InstaCal have ads?

No, InstaCal does not contain advertisements. The application is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

What devices does InstaCal support?

InstaCal is available on Mac, Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. Your settings and data sync across these devices via iCloud.

Can I create events using voice or text with InstaCal?

Yes, InstaCal features natural-language Quick Add in 12 languages. You can type or speak phrases like 'Lunch with Ana tomorrow at 3 PM' to quickly create events.

Does InstaCal work offline?

While the description does not explicitly state offline functionality for all features, calendar apps typically allow viewing and basic event creation offline, syncing when a connection is re-established. Specific offline capabilities would need to be confirmed.

How often is InstaCal updated?

InstaCal was last updated on August 28, 2026, indicating a recent update. The developer, Higher Bar, LLC, typically provides regular updates to enhance features and ensure compatibility.

What age rating does InstaCal have?

InstaCal has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children and adults.