# MonCalite vs Whenever

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MonCalite at none against Whenever's 1. MonCalite also leads on ratings volume (293 vs 22). Whenever's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (91% vs 71%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whenever sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MonCalite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MonCalite against 4.8 for Whenever. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MonCalite has 293 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of MonCalite's written reviews are positive against 91% of Whenever's.

MonCalite ships an update every 2 months, Whenever fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MonCalite | Whenever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (293 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moncalite/id588076354/reviews) | **[4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whenever/id1169197230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **293** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [gggatelier](https://appshunter.io/developer/505795140) | [Peter LoBue](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002957659) |

## What reviewers say

### MonCalite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moncalite/id588076354)

This app provides a monthly calendar view designed to mimic paper schedule notes. It allows users to see their entire month at a glance, with detailed event popups and synchronization with the iPhone's standard calendar app. Customize fonts, colors, and event display for a personalized scheduling experience.

**Highlights:** Monthly calendar view, Detailed event view with map/browser links, Sync with standard calendar app, Customizable fonts and colors, Event repeat options, Alarm functionality, Icon badge

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly customizable appearance
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Clear monthly view
- 👍 Syncs with iPhone calendar
- 👍 Good for schedule organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Reminders not working
- 🐛 Past events deleted
- 🐛 Widgets are blank/unreadable
- 🐛 Time zone issues
- 🐛 Repeated events not reflecting correctly

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders showing up a day late
- Reminders no longer work
- Past events deleted after update
- Widgets date and day of the week are pure white
- Date does not change from previous day

**Requested features**

- Widget compatibility with iOS26 Liquid Glass
- Support for iPad and Android
- Todo function
- Schedule sharing function
- Ability to pinch out annual view


### Whenever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whenever/id1169197230)

This app offers a simple and flexible way to manage your schedule and tasks, inspired by the ease of a physical notebook. It helps you track what matters most in your life. An in-app purchase unlocks integration with popular calendar services.

**Highlights:** Calendar management, To-do list functionality, Reminder setting, Physical notebook inspiration, Google Calendar integration, iCloud Calendar integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whenever Plus | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MonCalite free?

MonCalite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Whenever free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MonCalite or Whenever?

Whenever is rated higher. MonCalite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 293 ratings, while Whenever averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.

### Do MonCalite or Whenever have ads?

MonCalite shows ads; Whenever does not.

### Which is updated more often, MonCalite or Whenever?

MonCalite ships an update every 2 months, and Whenever fortnightly. Most recently, MonCalite was updated on October 13, 2026 and Whenever on October 4, 2026.

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