Comparison

OurCal Calendar Messenger vs EbSpace Tenant

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

Head to head
About

OurCal Calendar Messenger

This app combines a shared calendar with integrated messaging for events. It keeps all event-related communication, files, and decisions in one place, eliminating scattered conversations across multiple platforms. Designed for groups of all sizes, it simplifies coordination and communication for various life events.

Highlights
  • Event-specific chat
  • Automatic change tracking
  • Color-coded calendar views
  • Syncs with external calendars
  • Natural language event creation
  • End-to-end encryption
Features
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"The problem with shared calendars isn't productivity. It's communication." — Ryan Brodie, Founder So we built the first calendar messenger — a shared calendar with a messenger built in. Every event has its own chat. Every change posts automatically. Files, photos, notes, and decisions stay with the event they belong to — not scattered across WhatsApp, iMessage, email, and five other apps. Create a group of 2 to 100, add your people, and start sharing in seconds. Couples, families, friends, clubs, students, sports teams, healthcare teams, work teams, shift workers, travelers, childcare, and event planners — OurCal has a template for every group. More than a planner or organizer — a calendar messenger where your group actually communicates. Trusted by 100K+ groups worldwide. The calendar your group will actually use. EVERY EVENT IS A CHAT Every event has its own dedicated chat — separate from your group chat. Discuss the plan, share photos, attach files, and make decisions without cluttering the group. React, reply, quote — just like your favorite messenger, but everything stays with the event it belongs to. GROUP CHAT FOR THE BIG PICTURE Your group chat is for the group — announcements, quick questions, and coordination that doesn't belong to a single event. Event updates and group messages all flow into your Activity feed, so nothing gets missed. AUTOMATIC CHANGE TRACKING Someone moved the dentist? You'll know. Every change posts a before-and-after update automatically — in the event chat and in your Activity feed. No more "wait, did you move that?" COLOR-CODED CALENDAR VIEWS Every member gets a color. Every event shows who it's for. See your kids' activities, your partner's shifts, and your own schedule in a single view. A busy family's week reads at a glance — no labels needed. SYNC ALL YOUR CALENDARS Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook — pull them into one place. Already subscribe to calendars for sports schedules, school calendars, or TV schedules? Sync those too. See your personal diary and shared calendars side by side. No more switching apps. No more double-booking. SMART EVENT CREATION Type "Dentist Tuesday 3pm for an hour" and it's done. Natural language event creation, entirely on device. Add a reminder, set a todo, or schedule a recurring event — all in plain English. GROUPS FOR YOUR WHOLE LIFE Home. Work. School. Social. Each group has its own calendars, members, and chat. Set up one for your family, a separate one for your team, another for your kids' sports club. One app, every group. SHARE SHIFTS AND SCHEDULES Nurses, paramedics, police officers, hospitality workers — share your shift schedule so your family and friends never plan over your working days. ENCRYPTED. EVERYTHING. ALWAYS. Every profile, group, calendar, event, message, and file — end-to-end encrypted by default. ANSSI-certified. Not a feature. A foundation. Your data stays yours. No ads. No tracking. Ever. BUILT FOR APPLE Pure SwiftUI on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. Reminders, widgets, Siri Shortcuts, Face ID event locking, and day-one support for every major release. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING "We haven't had a single fight about scheduling since." — Katelyn "Kept our family safe and connected without sacrificing our privacy." — Cal "Sharing shifts as a paramedic means I never miss out on family plans." — Rossella "OurCal has changed my life entirely." — Parker, dance team "We were on the verge of breaking up. Now, we're incredibly happy." — Goe Read more stories at ourcal.com/stories Contact us: hi@ourcal.com Roadmap: ourcal.com/roadmap Press: ourcal.com/press Privacy: ourcal.com/privacy Terms: ourcal.com/terms

About

EbSpace Tenant

Features
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EbSpace Tenant is your dedicated mobile app for managing your rental property as a tenant. Designed by property management professionals, it brings together everything you need to handle your rental in one secure, easy-to-use app. WHAT YOU CAN DO Pay Rent Securely Make rent payments directly from your iPhone using your credit card, debit card, or bank account. All payments are processed through Stripe with bank-level encryption. View payment history and download receipts anytime. Request Maintenance with Photos Report issues to your property manager in seconds. Snap photos of the problem, add a description, and submit. Track the status of your requests from open to resolved. Stay Connected with Your Property Manager Chat directly with your property manager through built-in messaging. Get answers fast, share documents, and keep all communication organized in one place. Manage Your Lease View your lease details, due dates, and important documents anytime. Set up automatic payment reminders so you never miss a due date. Get Real-Time Updates Receive instant push notifications when your rent is processed, your maintenance request is updated, or you receive a new message from your manager. Secure and Private Your data is protected with industry-standard encryption. Sign in with your email and password, or enable Face ID / Touch ID for quick, secure access. Your payment information is never stored on our servers — it's handled exclusively by Stripe, a PCI Level 1 certified payment processor. WHO IS EBSPACE TENANT FOR EbSpace Tenant is built for tenants who rent from property managers using the EbSpace property management platform. Your property manager will invite you to the app once your lease is set up. No account creation needed — just download, log in, and you're ready. KEY FEATURES - Secure rent payments via Stripe - Maintenance requests with photo upload - Real-time messaging with your property manager - Push notifications for rent, maintenance, and messages - Lease and document access - Face ID / Touch ID biometric login - Dark mode support - Encrypted data transmission REQUIREMENTS EbSpace Tenant requires an active tenant invitation from a property manager using the EbSpace platform. Contact your landlord or property manager to get started. SUPPORT Need help? Email us at support@ejsupportit.com or visit https://wys-eb.com for more information. PRIVACY We take your privacy seriously. Read our full Privacy Policy at https://wys-eb.com/privacy to learn how we collect, use, and protect your data. EbSpace Tenant is part of the EbSpace property management ecosystem.

Screenshots

OurCal Calendar Messenger4 screens
EbSpace Tenant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EbSpace Tenant at none against OurCal Calendar Messenger's 9. EbSpace Tenant also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). OurCal Calendar Messenger's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OurCal Calendar Messenger sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. EbSpace Tenant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OurCal Calendar Messenger ships an update every 5 days, EbSpace Tenant monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OurCal Calendar Messenger versus EbSpace Tenant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOurCal Calendar MessengerEbSpace Tenant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOurCal Ltd.Jhoel Peralta

Bugs and requests

OurCal Calendar Messenger

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App won't open after latest update
  • Events not showing up on calendar
  • Incompatible with Mac devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Hourly repeat option for events
  • iPad version with widgets
  • Ability to join multiple groups

EbSpace Tenant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

OurCal Calendar Messenger

Subscriptions9
  • Shared with up to 6 people (1)$9.991 Month
  • Shared with up to 6 people (2)$9.991 Month
  • Shared with up to 6 people (3)$9.991 Month
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  • Shared with up to 20 people (1)$16.991 Month
  • Shared with up to 20 people (2)$16.991 Month
  • Shared with up to 20 people (3)$16.991 Month
  • Shared with up to 100 people (1)$39.991 Month
  • Shared with up to 100 people (2)$39.991 Month
  • Shared with up to 100 people (3)$39.991 Month
None

EbSpace Tenant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OurCal Calendar Messenger free?
OurCal Calendar Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EbSpace Tenant free?
EbSpace Tenant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OurCal Calendar Messenger or EbSpace Tenant have ads?
Neither OurCal Calendar Messenger nor EbSpace Tenant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OurCal Calendar Messenger or EbSpace Tenant?
OurCal Calendar Messenger ships an update every 5 days, and EbSpace Tenant monthly. Most recently, OurCal Calendar Messenger was updated on November 4, 2026 and EbSpace Tenant on October 31, 2026.

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