# CalDown vs NextCheck

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NextCheck at none against CalDown's 1. NextCheck also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CalDown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NextCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalDown | NextCheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caldown/id6744269741/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valentin Haberling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803412455) | [Tomoyuki Arai](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772524935) |

## What reviewers say

### CalDown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caldown/id6744269741)

This app transforms your calendar into a real-time timeline, showing your current and upcoming events with live countdowns. It offers customizable widgets for your home and lock screens, and a companion app for Apple Watch, all designed for clarity and focus.

**Highlights:** Real-time event timeline, Live countdowns and progress bars, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch companion app, Event notes and checklists, Hide specific event occurrences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock CalDown Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### NextCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcheck-schedule-dashboard/id6775096093)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CalDown free?

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

### Is NextCheck free?

NextCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do CalDown or NextCheck have ads?

Neither CalDown nor NextCheck shows ads.

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