Comparison

Mingdao vs TimeCal

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

Head to head
About

Mingdao

This platform allows users to build custom enterprise applications without coding. It automates business processes and integrates with other systems, supporting both SaaS and private deployments across multiple platforms. It's a tool for digital transformation, used by over a million users and 4,000 companies.

Highlights
  • No-code application development
  • Automated workflows
  • API and Webhook integration
  • SaaS and private deployment options
  • Multi-platform interface
  • Digital transformation tool
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Launched in 2019, Mingdao is an innovative APaaS platform to enable building personalized enterprise applications without coding. Both business and IT oriented users can use it to create high experience core business applications such as sales, operations, HR, and procurement. It can also integrated with other systems through API and Webhook. Automated workflows can automate business processes and control processes such as approval and filling. Mingdao supports both SaaS and private deployment, providing completed multi-platform interface. Mingdao provides a unified software solution with obvious cost reduction and technology democration. It has become an important tool set for enterprise digital transformation. within three years, Mingdao has won over a million of users and more than 4,000 companies using our paid product, including Coca-Cola, Fosun Group, China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom, China Railway Group and other well-known customers. Mingdao is based at Shanghai China, targeting domestic and regional customers. Our multi-language features also service customers with international operations.

About

TimeCal

This app helps you manage your day by combining task planning, time tracking, and habit building into a single, focused workspace. It aims to reduce distractions and provide a clearer rhythm for your daily activities, offering insights into how you spend your time.

Highlights
  • Task prioritization
  • Daily schedule management
  • Time tracking and analysis
  • Habit building with progress tracking
  • Focus mode timer
  • Cross-device collaboration
Features
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TimeCal combines task planning, time tracking, and habit building in one focused workspace. Fewer switches, less noise, and a clearer rhythm for your day. How you can use TimeCal • Clear your mental load, then prioritize what matters Capture everything on your mind and quickly rank tasks by priority, so you can act on what truly matters first. • Run your day with clarity From morning to night, see what to move forward and what you already finished—stay busy without feeling scattered. • Adjust plans as your day changes When priorities shift, schedules move, or tasks need to be rescheduled, you can adapt smoothly without losing momentum. • Let data reveal where your time goes Use multi-dimensional stats and trend views to find your peak hours, spot time drains, and review your routines with evidence. • Build habits with visible progress Track consistency on a monthly calendar and turn “sometimes” into “consistently” with small, measurable wins. • Enter focus mode in one tap Start a timer and get into the zone quickly with a clean interface that minimizes distractions. Why TimeCal works for the long run • Clean design and intuitive interactions • A complete loop for tasks, planning, focus, habits, and insights • Cross-device collaboration and better schedule continuity • More than logging—continuous optimization of how you spend time Whether you are a student, a professional, or a freelancer, TimeCal is built to be a reliable long-term companion for your time. Auto-Renewable Subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. If you experience a payment issue, please email your Apple ID and proof of purchase to dev@bapaws.com. Privacy Policy: https://uxsyr9xrl46.feishu.cn/wiki/RTthwgG6niQKmxkgVIacpl2snrZ Terms of Service: https://uxsyr9xrl46.feishu.cn/wiki/QHRjwJMMOiepgTk47JEcU5MJnPh Contact us: dev@bapaws.com

Screenshots

Mingdao4 screens
TimeCal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TimeCal at 5.0 against Mingdao's 4.3. TimeCal also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Mingdao's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TimeCal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Mingdao asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimeCal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Mingdao's written reviews are positive against 100% of TimeCal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mingdao ships an update monthly, TimeCal weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mingdao versus TimeCal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMingdaoTimeCal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB56 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperShanghai Wanqi Mingdao Software Co., Ltd.筱彤 余

Customer experience

Mingdao

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

TimeCal

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mingdao

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TimeCal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual14 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Mingdao free?
Mingdao is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeCal free?
TimeCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mingdao or TimeCal?
TimeCal is rated higher. Mingdao averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TimeCal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mingdao or TimeCal have ads?
Neither Mingdao nor TimeCal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mingdao or TimeCal?
Mingdao ships an update monthly, and TimeCal weekly. Most recently, Mingdao was updated on November 1, 2026 and TimeCal on October 31, 2026.

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