# MonCal vs Calcifon

The clearest difference is price: Calcifon at Free against MonCal's $0.99. Calcifon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). MonCal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Calcifon is free to download; MonCal costs $0.99 up front. Calcifon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MonCal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Calcifon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MonCal has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of MonCal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Calcifon's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MonCal | Calcifon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moncal/id505795137/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcifon/id1641658581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 80 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [gggatelier](https://appshunter.io/developer/505795140) | [KauriLab Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/530847194) |

## What reviewers say

### MonCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moncal/id505795137)

This app offers a monthly calendar view designed to mimic paper schedules. It synchronizes with your device's standard calendar and allows for detailed event viewing, including launching maps and browsers from event details. Customize fonts, colors, and event display layouts for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Monthly calendar view, Detailed event view with map/browser links, Syncs with standard calendar apps, Customizable fonts and colors, Event repeat options, Alarm and holiday specifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Calcifon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcifon/id1641658581)

This multiplatform calendar app offers a simple and intuitive way to manage your schedule. It syncs with iOS and Google Calendars, allowing for easy event rescheduling and organization with color-coding. Premium features unlock additional views and customization options.

**Highlights:** Simple and intuitive interface, Drag & drop rescheduling, Color-coded events, Automatic sync with iOS and Google Calendar, Monthly & Daily schedule views (Premium), iPad and Mac app support (Premium), Customizable background image (Premium)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MonCal free?

MonCal costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Calcifon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MonCal or Calcifon?

Calcifon is rated higher. MonCal averages 3.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Calcifon averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MonCal or Calcifon have ads?

Neither MonCal nor Calcifon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MonCal or Calcifon?

MonCal ships an update every 2 months, and Calcifon every 2 months. Most recently, MonCal was updated on October 26, 2026 and Calcifon 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.*