# GroupCal vs WhenWeMeet?

The clearest difference is ads: GroupCal at none against WhenWeMeet?'s shown. GroupCal also leads on ratings volume (877 vs 1). WhenWeMeet?'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GroupCal sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and WhenWeMeet? sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WhenWeMeet? holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GroupCal has 877 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GroupCal ships an update every 2 weeks, WhenWeMeet? every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GroupCal | WhenWeMeet? |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (877 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupcal-shared-calendar/id1472335927/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whenwemeet-group-scheduling/id6756392167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **877** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [24me](https://appshunter.io/developer/557745945) | [WhenWeMeet LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860424660) |

## What reviewers say

### GroupCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupcal-shared-calendar/id1472335927)

Easily create and share calendars for families, teams, or any community. Invite members via phone number or link and receive real-time updates on events. Integrates with existing calendars for a unified view.

**Highlights:** Create multiple shared calendars, Invite via phone number or link, Real-time event updates and notifications, Integrates with existing calendars, Public calendars for businesses and communities, Color-coded calendars and customization, Event attendance tracking

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Business | $74.99 | per month |
| GroupCal Pro | $119.99 | per year |
| GroupCal Pro | $119.99 | per year |
| Business + | $224.99 | per month |
| GroupCal Business | $599.99 | per year |
| Business | $599.99 | per year |
| Business + | $1000.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient scheduling and coordination
- 💡 Helpful for families and small businesses
- 🙌 Great for shared calendars and event planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data access
- 💸 Limited features in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete shared calendars
- Calendar events not syncing properly
- Phone number verification issues

**Requested features**

- Color-coding for individual calendars
- Improved recurring event scheduling
- Integration with other calendar apps


### WhenWeMeet?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whenwemeet-group-scheduling/id6756392167)

This app simplifies group meeting scheduling by allowing participants to easily share their availability. It identifies the optimal time for everyone to meet, eliminating the need for complex coordination. Ideal for remote teams, students, and friends coordinating across different time zones.

**Highlights:** Group meeting scheduling, Availability collection, Ideal meeting time identification, Cross-timezone coordination, No sign-up for participants, Visual availability grid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WhenWeMeet? Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| WhenWeMeet? Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GroupCal free?

GroupCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WhenWeMeet? free?

WhenWeMeet? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GroupCal or WhenWeMeet??

WhenWeMeet? is rated higher. GroupCal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 877 ratings, while WhenWeMeet? averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GroupCal or WhenWeMeet? have ads?

WhenWeMeet? shows ads; GroupCal does not.

### Which is updated more often, GroupCal or WhenWeMeet??

GroupCal ships an update every 2 weeks, and WhenWeMeet? every 6 days. Most recently, GroupCal was updated on October 29, 2026 and WhenWeMeet? on October 18, 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.*