Friends Calendar vs ThingsBook

Made for friends, not followers. See what your friends are up to, find a time that works, and actually get together. Friends puts everyone's plans on one social calendar and pairs it with quick updates that disappear on their own. No follower counts, no endless scrolling. Here's what you can do on Friends: ■ See everyone's plans in one place Your social calendar puts a color-coded avatar on every day a friend has plans, so a packed weekend stands out at a glance. Tap any day to see who's doing what, where, and who's going. Flip between month and week views, and watch trips stretch across every day they cover. ■ Stay on top of what's next Invitations wait at the top of your calendar, ready for a quick RSVP. Up Next lines up the plans you're going to this week along with friends' birthdays, and a dot marks any day with plans you haven't seen yet. You can even overlay your Apple Calendar to plan around your own schedule, and only you can see it. ■ Make plans your way Start a plan in seconds and invite a few friends, a whole group, or anyone who wants to come. Set a guest limit, make it repeat, add a poll, or let friends sign up for what to bring. ■ Find a time that works Let friends know you're free until a certain time, and share your weekly schedule so they know when you're usually around. Find a Time shows a heat map of when your group is free this week and suggests the best times to meet. ■ Share what's on your mind Post a quick update, poll, GIF, link, or plan. Posts disappear after a day unless you pick another time, so nothing sticks around longer than it should. Friends can react with any emoji and reply with comments and GIFs. ■ Ask Friends Assistant (beta) Ask who's free Saturday afternoon or whose birthday is coming up, or have it draft a plan, post, or RSVP for you. Nothing changes until you tap Confirm. Runs on Apple Intelligence and requires a device that supports it. ■ Keep your people close Star your Close Friends, make friend groups to start group plans in a tap, and add your interests to find friends who are into the same things. When friends choose to share where they are, see who's nearby on the map. ■ Share on your terms Your posts, location, and interests are only visible to your friends. Pin a precise or approximate location that removes itself when you're done, and report or block anyone at any time. Terms of Service: https://pacific.dev/friends-terms Privacy Policy: https://pacific.dev/friends-privacy

Your life deserves more than disappearing posts and scattered notes. ThingsBook is a new kind of personal platform built for people who love to write, reflect, and collect the moments that make up their lives. It’s where long-form storytelling meets beautiful organization, giving you a space to capture what you did, how you felt, and what you care about in lasting detail. Whether you are journaling about your day, writing thoughtful reflections, or collecting the books you love, the meals you cooked, the trips you took, or the ideas that moved you, ThingsBook helps you turn everyday life into something meaningful and permanent. Write freely At its core, ThingsBook is about writing. Real writing. Long-form, text-centric storytelling that lets you express yourself without character limits or performance pressure. Capture your thoughts, routines, memories, and observations in a way that feels natural, personal, and deeply yours. Collect what matters Organize everything you write into beautiful, structured collections. Your books, travels, meals, fashion finds, hobbies, goals, and ideas all live together in one place. Think of it as your personal digital shelf, always there when you want to revisit your life. Build your archive ThingsBook is not about fleeting trends or posts that disappear. Your writing and collections become a lasting personal archive, a living record of who you are and what you love. Over time, your ThingsBook becomes your story. Share on your terms Share publicly, with friends, or keep things private. Post whenever inspiration hits. Take breaks whenever you need. Your space never goes stale, and there is no pressure to perform. Designed for everyday life You do not need special skills, perfect photos, or big moments. ThingsBook is built for real life. Write about your morning coffee, the song you cannot stop playing, the trip that changed you, the book that stayed with you, the place that always feels like home. Smart tools that support your writing Helpful prompts, thoughtful organization, search, and location features make it easier to document your life as it happens, without turning your thoughts into work. Your corner of the internet ThingsBook is where your interests, ideas, and experiences come together. Not a feed to chase. A space to build. Write your life. Collect your world. Remember what matters.