# Timescape vs SiCal

The clearest difference is rating: SiCal at 5.0 against Timescape's 3.8. SiCal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Timescape's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timescape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SiCal asks for nothing beyond the download.

SiCal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timescape has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timescape ships an update fortnightly, SiCal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timescape | SiCal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timescape-year-planner/id6744339214/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sical/id6779240309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew James O'Donnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622457819) | [Mitchell May](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540640823) |

## What reviewers say

### Timescape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timescape-year-planner/id6744339214)

Visualize your entire year in a 52-week grid with no gaps. Plan travel, track birthdays, and gain perspective on your available time. Customize with your own color-coded events for a personalized view.

**Highlights:** 52-week year grid, Color-coded event customization, Event ribbon view, Single-tap day access, Travel and birthday planning

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |


### SiCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sical/id6779240309)

This private calendar app utilizes a decentralized network for secure storage and management of your schedule. It allows for event creation, organization across multiple calendars, and import of existing files, all without requiring a traditional account. Your data is secured by a recovery phrase for easy restoration and control.

**Highlights:** Decentralized calendar storage, Event creation and organization, Multiple calendar management, ICS file import, Event reminders and alerts, Restore access with recovery phrase

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timescape free?

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

### Is SiCal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timescape or SiCal?

SiCal is rated higher. Timescape averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SiCal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timescape or SiCal have ads?

Neither Timescape nor SiCal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timescape or SiCal?

Timescape ships an update fortnightly, and SiCal every 9 days. Most recently, Timescape was updated on October 23, 2026 and SiCal on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*