XMAKER vs Calycal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XMAKER
This application simplifies 3D printing for home users with one-press technology. It offers a user-friendly interface to experience the joy of creating through 3D printing.
- User-friendly interface
- One-press printing technology
- Gamified 3D design
- Home 3D printing experience
- Creation through 3D printing
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An unprecedentedly user-friendly 3D Printer designed for home. The one-press printing technology saves you all the work from tedious configuration. Bundled with XMAKER APP, it lets you experience the pure fun of creating by 3D printing.
Calycal
This smart calendar app helps you manage your schedule, household chores, and meal plans. Assign tasks to family members, plan weekly meals, and create shopping lists. It also features a digital photo frame to display your favorite pictures.
- Schedule management
- Chore assignment
- Meal planning
- Shopping list creation
- Digital photo frame
- Calendar syncing
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Enhance your organization with the Calycal Smart Calendar App, designed to complement your Calycal Electronic Calendar. This user-friendly app allows you to manage schedules, household chores, and meal planning effortlessly. Create and edit events to keep track of important appointments, and assign tasks to family members for effective chore management. Plan your meals for the week with ease, and utilize the dedicated shopping list feature to streamline your grocery shopping. Additionally, enjoy the digital photo frame functionality by uploading and displaying your favorite pictures, adding a personal touch to your calendar. Sync the app with your device's calendar for real-time updates and reminders. Download the Calycal Smart Calendar App today to simplify your life and stay organized!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calycal at 100% against XMAKER's 24%. Calycal also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). XMAKER's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 7). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. XMAKER sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Calycal asks for nothing beyond the download.
Calycal holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XMAKER has 94 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of XMAKER's written reviews are positive against 100% of Calycal's.
XMAKER ships an update every 6 weeks, Calycal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XMAKER | Calycal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (94 ratings) | 3.7 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 94 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AoWei (Shanghai) Digital Technology Co., Ltd | Dongguan Youzhi Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
XMAKER
Calycal
In-app purchases
XMAKER
- AI service$2.99
- Value Pack: 100 Credits$4.99
- Pro Pack: 350 Credits$14.99
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- Mega Pack: 800 Credits$34.99
Calycal
No in-app purchases
