Comparison

Instantly AI vs Cal.com

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

Head to head
About

Instantly AI

This app provides on-the-go email management. Read replies, quickly respond or forward messages, and search your inbox using various filters.

Highlights
  • Read emails on the go
  • Quickly reply to emails
  • Forward emails
  • Search emails with filters
  • Manage Unibox
Features
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Instantly app allows you to read the replies on the go, quickly reply or forward emails, as well as search the emails based on different filters.

About

Cal.com

This app simplifies scheduling meetings on the go. Book, reschedule, or cancel appointments with a few taps, syncing directly with your calendar. Receive smart notifications and integrate with your existing tools for seamless collaboration.

Highlights
  • Instant meeting booking, rescheduling, and cancellation
  • Real-time calendar synchronization
  • Smart push notifications for events
  • Integration with email and video tools
  • Mobile-friendly scheduling
Features
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Cal.com Companion App: Schedule Meetings Effortlessly on the Go! Tired of juggling calendars and emails to book meetings? The Cal.com Companion App brings the power of Cal.com right to your fingertips, making scheduling seamless, fast, and mobile-friendly. Whether you're in a rush between calls or planning your week from anywhere, this app ensures you never miss a beat. Key Features: - Instant Scheduling: Book, reschedule, or cancel meetings with just a few taps—no desktop required. - Real-Time Availability: Syncs with your Cal.com calendar to show open slots and avoid double-booking. - Smart Notifications: Get push alerts for upcoming events, reminders, and confirmations to stay organized. (coming soon) - Easy Integration: Connects seamlessly with your email, video tools, and team calendars for hassle-free collaboration. Perfect for busy professionals, freelancers, and teams who value time. Download now and transform how you manage your schedule—anytime, anywhere! Available on iOS. Free for individuals to download without a subscription.

Screenshots

Instantly AI4 screens
Cal.com4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cal.com at 4.9 against Instantly AI's 2.9. Cal.com also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (220 vs 36). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cal.com holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cal.com has 220 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Instantly AI's written reviews are positive against 55% of Cal.com's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instantly AI ships an update every 2 months, Cal.com every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Instantly AI versus Cal.com: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstantly AICal.com
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (36 ratings)4.9 (220 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings36220 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoo Monk LLCCal.com, Inc.

Customer experience

Instantly AI

All ratings36 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative33.9%

Cal.com

All ratings220 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%

Bugs and requests

Instantly AI

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Cannot sign in via Google or set password
  • Same emails showing up repeatedly in unibox
  • No send button for replies on iPhone
  • App logs out every time app is closed
  • App keeps logging out every few hours
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  • Leads don't stay labeled
  • Refreshing the inbox lags
  • Workspaces lag when switching
  • Button to send replies disappears or hides
  • Cannot delete emails from inbox via the app
  • Cannot SEND emails via the app
  • Number 3 key triggers Macro
  • Autoscrolling doesn't work
  • Paste doesn't work 7/10 times
  • Unfixable error when trying to switch to a different workspace unibox

Requested features

10 requests
  • More options for campaign visibility
  • Ability to change campaign copy in app
  • In-depth notification settings
  • Add more features to notifications
  • Keep me signed in option
Show 5 more
  • See campaign stats on mobile
  • Create campaigns on mobile
  • Edit campaign details on mobile
  • Add functionality for 'Other' tab emails
  • View campaign performance in app

Cal.com

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Instantly AI

No in-app purchases

None

Cal.com

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Instantly AI free?
Instantly AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cal.com free?
Cal.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Instantly AI or Cal.com?
Cal.com is rated higher. Instantly AI averages 2.9 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Cal.com averages 4.9 from 220 ratings.
Do Instantly AI or Cal.com have ads?
Neither Instantly AI nor Cal.com shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instantly AI or Cal.com?
Instantly AI ships an update every 2 months, and Cal.com every 4 weeks. Most recently, Instantly AI was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cal.com on October 31, 2026.

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