# Whenever Works vs Caliu

The clearest difference is monetization model: Caliu at free against Whenever Works's free with in-app purchases. Caliu also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). Whenever Works's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whenever Works sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Caliu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Whenever Works against 5.0 for Caliu. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Whenever Works ships an update every 3 weeks, Caliu weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whenever Works | Caliu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whenever-works/id6758113120/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caliu-markdown-notes/id6761850487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Standard Design Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870988453) | [Marc Torrelles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712257538) |

## What reviewers say

### Whenever Works

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whenever-works/id6758113120)

Easily coordinate group events by proposing dates and times, then letting participants vote on their availability. Once a consensus is reached, confirm the best time and share it with everyone.

**Highlights:** Create event details, Propose multiple dates/times, Share poll links, Participants vote without sign-in, View response summaries, Confirm final date/time

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Plus Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### Caliu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caliu-markdown-notes/id6761850487)

A minimalist markdown notes app designed for writers, offering a distraction-free writing experience with features like nested tags, reminders, and cross-device syncing. It allows for easy export and integration with external tools.

**Highlights:** Markdown writing with live formatting, Nested and colored tags for organization, Cross-device sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Reminders for notes, Export to various formats (Markdown, ePub, RTF), REST API and MCP server for integration, Customizable themes

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Caliu Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Caliu Pro - Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Caliu Pro Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whenever Works free?

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

### Is Caliu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Whenever Works or Caliu?

Whenever Works and Caliu are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Whenever Works or Caliu have ads?

Neither Whenever Works nor Caliu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Whenever Works or Caliu?

Whenever Works ships an update every 3 weeks, and Caliu weekly. Most recently, Whenever Works was updated on November 5, 2026 and Caliu on November 5, 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.*