# CalDown vs Shortly

The clearest difference is price: CalDown at Free against Shortly's $5.99. Shortly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

CalDown is free to download; Shortly costs $5.99 up front. CalDown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shortly asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalDown | Shortly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| 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 | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valentin Haberling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803412455) | [TurnCards LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378940) |

## What reviewers say

### CalDown

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

This app transforms your Apple Calendar into a clear, focused timeline. It highlights your current event with a countdown and remaining time bar, and offers customizable widgets for quick glances on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Manage your schedule with enhanced time awareness and notifications.

**Highlights:** Focused event timeline, Countdown and remaining time bar, Customizable widgets, Live Activities on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island, Calendar notifications, Apple Watch complications, Reminders integration (beta)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Shortly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortly-calendar-widget/id6794976127)

**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 Shortly free?

Shortly costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do CalDown or Shortly have ads?

Neither CalDown nor Shortly shows ads.

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