# Calendly vs MINNECT

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 (#56 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calendly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month. MINNECT asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Calendly | MINNECT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendly-meeting-scheduling/id1451094657/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minnect/id1583104411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | **79.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 297 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Calendly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447404048) | [Minnect, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638354086) |

## What reviewers say

### Calendly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendly-meeting-scheduling/id1451094657)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Business, #205 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Plan | $12.00 | per month |
| Standard Plan | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Recurring appointments
- Ability to edit booked appointments
- Improved iPad/tablet support
- More customization options
- Enhanced notification system


### MINNECT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minnect/id1583104411)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*