Comparison

NaturaList vs TimeCalendar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NaturaList

Easily record nature sightings with detailed information and precise GPS locations. Contribute to conservation efforts and science by sharing your observations with a global network of partner databases. View recent sightings in your area and discover rare species.

Highlights
  • Record sightings with GPS
  • Contribute to nature conservation
  • View recent sightings nearby
  • Add photos to sightings
  • Multilingual interface
  • Supports many taxonomic groups
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NaturaList allows you to record your sightings easily and for free, directly in the field or later on. You can include all details you would record in your notebook – for your personal archives but also to contribute to nature conservation and science. No more time wasted copying your data once you get home, no observations forgotten, no uncertain locations: your sightings are located precisely thanks to maps and GPS. NaturaList is also easy to use with only one hand. Your data are securely stored in the portal https://data.biolovision.net, where you will always have access to your own data, and are then shared with a steadily increasing number of partner databases operated by nature conservation organizations around the world ( (e.g. https://www.ornitho.ch, https://www.ornitho.it, https://www.ornitho.de, https://www.faune-france.org, https://www.ornitho.at, https://www.ornitho.cat, https://www.fauna.hr, https://www.ornitho.pl, https://www.orchisauvage.fr, https://www.ornitho.eus, https://www.faune-guyane.org. Complete and up to date list available in the app or the web portal). Our partner https://www.ornitho.cat was awarded ”Best Citizen Science Award” in 2015 and the Catalan environment award “El Premi Medi Ambient de la Generalitat” in 2017. About 280'000 users, including many specialists of various taxonomic groups, already rely on our systems on several platforms, particularly in Europe. Additionally, you can also see what other users have recorded around you - common species or rarities. A small support fee is asked for this feature, to allow maintenance and additional development for this app. Your help is very welcome. Thanks. -Easy to use and ergonomic interface, optimized for field conditions. -Lots of taxonomic groups, including birds, mammals, butterflies, dragonflies, amphibians, reptiles, orchids and more. -Lots of map layers available, including national map depending of on country. -Add photos to your sightings. -Record public or private comments. -See the recent sightings in your immediate vicinity and rarities in the greater area. -Personalize language and sorting of species names. -Predefined species lists according to your geographical area or local database partner. -Personalize the GPS mode to save battery. -Multilingual interface (English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Polish, Croatian and Serbian). -The only app you need to record all of your naturalist sightings throughout Europe and the world. -NaturaList is recommended by the EBCC (European Bird Census Council) for use in connection with the EBBA2 (European Breeding Bird Atlas 2) project and by renowned institutes such as SOI, DDA, ICO, LIPU, OTOP, LPO, SFO, CSCF, ARANZADI Society of Sciences (complete list and links available on https://data.biolovision.net/). - NaturaList is an official partner of the Euro Bird Portal (EBP http://www.eurobirdportal.org/ebp/en/ ) This app was developed by Biolovision Sàrl with the financial support of the Swiss organizations ALA, Nos Oiseaux, Ficedula and the Swiss Ornithological Institute.

About

TimeCalendar

Easily access your university schedule with this app. It automatically retrieves your timetable from your institution's calendar and notifies you of any changes. Compatible with most universities, simply select your establishment to import your schedule.

Highlights
  • Automatic timetable retrieval
  • University calendar integration
  • Course change notifications
  • Wide university compatibility
  • Easy establishment selection
Features
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Avec TimeCalendar, accédez facilement à votre emploi du temps universitaire. L'application récupère votre emploi du temps directement auprès du calendrier de votre établissement. Recevez une notification en cas d'ajout, de modification ou de suppression de cours. TimeCalendar est compatible avec la plupart des universités. Sélectionnez votre établissement dans l'application et importez votre emploi du temps !

Screenshots

NaturaList4 screens
TimeCalendar3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeCalendar at none against NaturaList's 3. TimeCalendar also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 32%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). NaturaList's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NaturaList sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per year. TimeCalendar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NaturaList ships an update every 2 months, TimeCalendar every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
NaturaList versus TimeCalendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNaturaListTimeCalendar
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews31.9% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBiolovision SarlSamuel Prak

Customer experience

NaturaList

Written reviews47 reviews
Positive31.9%
Neutral29.8%
Negative38.3%

TimeCalendar

Written reviews22 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral22.7%
Negative22.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NaturaList

Subscriptions3
  • Basic subscription7 Days trial$2.491 Year
  • Follower subscription7 Days trial$4.491 Year
  • Big fan subscription7 Days trial$9.491 Year
None

TimeCalendar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NaturaList free?
NaturaList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeCalendar free?
TimeCalendar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NaturaList or TimeCalendar have ads?
Neither NaturaList nor TimeCalendar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NaturaList or TimeCalendar?
NaturaList ships an update every 2 months, and TimeCalendar every 10 months. Most recently, NaturaList was updated on November 2, 2026 and TimeCalendar on November 3, 2026.

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