# GroupCal vs Créneau

The clearest difference is device support: GroupCal at 3 against Créneau's 1. GroupCal also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GroupCal sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Créneau sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GroupCal ships an update fortnightly, Créneau weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GroupCal | Créneau |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (873 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupcal-shared-calendar/id1472335927/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **873** | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [24me](https://appshunter.io/developer/557745945) | [Samuel Loranger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823267803) |

## 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

**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


### Créneau

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creneau/id6777882596)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Créneau Premium | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GroupCal free?

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

### Is Créneau free?

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

### Do GroupCal or Créneau have ads?

Neither GroupCal nor Créneau shows ads.

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

GroupCal ships an update fortnightly, and Créneau weekly. Most recently, GroupCal was updated on October 25, 2026 and Créneau on October 6, 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.*