# DeeBee vs DutyCal

The clearest difference is monetization model: DeeBee at free with in-app purchases against DutyCal's subscription. DutyCal's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DeeBee sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DutyCal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DeeBee ships an update every 2 weeks, DutyCal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DeeBee | DutyCal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dutycal/id6775201275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 18 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yukihiro iwanaga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655909981) | [Rushabh Soni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862376071) |

## What reviewers say

### DeeBee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deebee-database-style-notes/id6444661193)

Create custom note formats with text, images, checklists, and more. Ideal for journaling, tracking progress, or recording impressions. Easily search and filter your entries.

**Highlights:** Customizable note formatting, Support for text, images, and checklists, Calendar integration, Advanced search and filtering, Record ongoing progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all field types | $0.99 | one-time |


### DutyCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dutycal/id6775201275)

This app syncs your flight schedule from your crew portal to your iPhone Calendar and provides a printable monthly overview for your family. It offers weather updates, pre-departure alarms, and a pay estimate, all while prioritizing user privacy.

**Highlights:** Roster sync to iPhone Calendar, Printable monthly overview sheet, Weather updates for flights, Pre-departure alarms, Monthly pay estimate, Logbook data import, FAR 117 compliance tracking

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DutyCal Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| DutyCal Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DeeBee free?

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

### Is DutyCal free?

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

### Do DeeBee or DutyCal have ads?

Neither DeeBee nor DutyCal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DeeBee or DutyCal?

DeeBee ships an update every 2 weeks, and DutyCal every 4 days. Most recently, DeeBee was updated on November 3, 2026 and DutyCal on October 31, 2026.

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