InstaCal: Menu Bar Calendar

InstaCal: Menu Bar Calendar

Reminders, Widgets and Tasks

2 ratings
99 reviews
$19.99

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Released
July 13, 2017
Updated
October 20, 2026

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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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What's New in InstaCal

3.9.4

October 20, 2026

• InstaCal is ready for iPhone Duo. Open it and the calendar and agenda sit side by side around the fold, with your choice of split and where the buttons go. Fold or unfold and whatever you were in the middle of stays put. • Tap a flight number in an event for its live status, with gates and times. • Quick Add colors the words it understood as you type. Tap one to change just that detail, like the time or the place. • Start time, then countdown: Live Countdown and widgets show an event's start time, then switch to a countdown a few minutes before. A Begin Countdown notification at the switch starts the Live Countdown, and you can add any event to Countdowns from its editor. • StandBy and the Smart Stack: Next Event, Now + Next, Countdowns and the Live Activity show a big countdown. And Desk, a quiet full-screen clock with your next event for a phone on a stand, in Settings › Upcoming › Desk. • Pick a different calendar icon for your Home Screen in Settings › Appearance. • Fixes: sheets and a half-typed Quick Add stay put when you rotate or resize; Quick Add hands back the field as soon as you press Return; meeting alerts follow your Alert Calendars and fire once for a meeting in two calendars; swiping to delete no longer opens a Join link; events past midnight show their end time on the day they end; countdowns round up; Duplicate opens a copy; Quick Add in French and Catalan keeps "8h30".

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InstaCal Fall Update

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Sep 22, 2026 — Oct 20, 2026

User reviews

It works perfectly on iPhone

Invaluable!

Response from developer

Thank you, that is lovely to hear. The iPhone version is still fairly new, so it is good to know it is pulling its weight.

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.

Good, but 2 needs…

Good app, almost great. Just needs two things. (1) a way to contact the developer and (2) a way to highlight TODAY. Right now there is just a tiny triangle. It would be nice to have it more obvious (or just be able to filter for only today). Otherwise, nice app, and Great Price!

Great little App - but it could do with more colour

It works brilliantly and I literally HAVE to have a menu calendar. I have tried a few - but I always settle back on this one. It is fantastic value - and vert reliable. I do wish though that it looked better. It could with a little more colour. I found another much better looking app (GlanceCal) - but it doesn’t have the functionality and inter-operability of InstaCal.
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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.