Comparison

Calendly vs MINNECT

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

Head to head
About

Calendly

This app allows users to schedule meetings on the go, mirroring the functionality of its desktop counterpart. Easily share scheduling links, view upcoming meeting details, and manage appointments by rescheduling or canceling them directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Schedule meetings on-the-go
  • Copy and share scheduling links
  • View upcoming meeting details
  • Reschedule or cancel meetings
  • Join video calls directly from app
Currently charting
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The perfect partner app to our desktop application, the new Calendly app lets you bring the power of scheduling with you on-the-go. You can quickly copy your scheduling links and paste them into an email, text, or any other app, saving you time while you’re away from your computer. Utilizing iOS’ native sharing capabilities, you can quickly populate your scheduling link and a brief message without ever needing to leave the Calendly app. With the ability to view upcoming meeting details, you can feel more prepared throughout the day, wherever it may take you. View answers to your invitee questions, look up a phone number and even join video calls directly from the app. You also have the flexibility to reschedule or cancel upcoming meetings to better accommodate your day or your invitee's. Go about your day with confidence knowing that you have the power of Calendly right in your pocket! Privacy Policy: https://calendly.com/legal/privacy-notice Terms of Use: https://calendly.com/legal

About

MINNECT

Connect directly with experts and celebrities for personalized advice and insights. Get answers to your questions via text, audio, or video, or engage in live one-on-one video sessions. Access a wealth of knowledge and experience on demand.

Highlights
  • One-on-one expert connections
  • Text and audio responses
  • Video responses
  • Live one-on-one video calls
  • Pay per question or minute
Features
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Minnect enables you to connect one on one with experts and celebrities across a range of different categories. Whether you are looking to solve a specific problem, get advice, or get inspired, Minnect puts the knowledge, experience, and insights of others right at your fingertips. You can engage with experts in 3 simple ways 1. Ask a question and get a text and audio response 2. Ask a question and get a video response with additional text 3. Engage directly in a one-on-one video Pay by the question or minute - connect and get your answers.

Screenshots

Calendly4 screens
MINNECT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MINNECT at none against Calendly's 2. MINNECT also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). Calendly's advantage is ratings volume (56K vs 2.5K) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Calendly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month. MINNECT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Calendly against 4.9 for MINNECT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendly has 56K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Calendly's written reviews are positive against 80% of MINNECT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calendly ships an update fortnightly, MINNECT every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Calendly versus MINNECT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalendlyMINNECT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (56K ratings)4.9 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews79.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56K — better2.5K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#57 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB297 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCalendlyMinnect, LLC

Customer experience

Calendly

All ratings55,573 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews553 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.1%

MINNECT

All ratings2,460 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative16.3%

User reviews

Calendly

From 56K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy scheduling
  • 💡 Useful for both business and personal use
  • 👍 Seamless integration with calendars
  • 🚀 Time-saving
  • 👍 Professional and user-friendly

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Availability feature issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and performance problems
  • 🐛 Lack of customization options
  • 🐛 Incompatibility with larger screens
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications

MINNECT

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient responses
  • 👍 Valuable insights from experts
  • 💡 Innovative way to connect with industry leaders
  • 🤝 Genuine and meaningful connections
  • 🔥 Game-changing for business and personal growth

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and technical issues
  • 💰 Expensive for some users
  • 🕰️ Slow response times in some cases
  • 🔒 Restricted availability in certain regions

Bugs and requests

Calendly

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unavailable times not working as expected
  • Signing in with Google not functioning
  • Content not fitting on larger screens
  • Unexpected booking of appointments

Requested features

6 requests
  • Recurring appointments
  • Ability to edit booked appointments
  • Improved iPad/tablet support
  • More customization options
  • Enhanced notification system
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  • Better integration with other calendars

MINNECT

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login and sign-up issues
  • Audio/video playback problems
  • Inconsistent update availability

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced search and filtering capabilities
  • Integration with other platforms (e.g., LinkedIn)
  • Ability to download video responses

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Calendly

Subscriptions2
  • Standard Plan$12.001 Month
  • Standard Plan$119.991 Year
None

MINNECT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calendly free?
Calendly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MINNECT free?
MINNECT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Calendly or MINNECT?
MINNECT is rated higher. Calendly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while MINNECT averages 4.9 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Calendly or MINNECT have ads?
Neither Calendly nor MINNECT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calendly or MINNECT?
Calendly ships an update fortnightly, and MINNECT every 9 days. Most recently, Calendly was updated on October 27, 2026 and MINNECT on October 24, 2026.

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