Comparison

InstaPin vs Plugcal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

InstaPin

Features
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InstaPin lets you save posts, articles, videos, and links from anywhere, then find them again in seconds with smart collections and search. No more screenshots you forget about or bookmarks you never revisit. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Plugcal

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Plugcal is a fast, visual-first calendar designed to help you take control of your time without friction. Instead of tapping through menus or filling out forms, Plugcal lets you plan your day directly on a clean timeline. Drag events to move them, stretch to block out time, and edit instantly โ€” all in one fluid view. Everything is built for speed, clarity, and focus. FEATURES โ€ข Visual timeline of your entire day โ€ข Drag and drop events in real time โ€ข Move events to adjust duration โ€ข Tap to instantly edit titles โ€ข Clean, minimal design with zero clutter โ€ข โ€œLogโ€ button to quickly create events starting now โ€ข Smart day feedback showing how much time you have left โ€ข Live โ€œnowโ€ indicator so you stay on track BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Most calendar apps slow you down with menus and complexity. Plugcal removes the friction so you can organise your day as quickly as you think. Whether you're planning work, workouts, study, or downtime โ€” Plugcal makes scheduling feel natural. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Plugcal connects directly to your Apple Calendar using EventKit. Your data stays on your device. Nothing is stored or shared externally. No accounts. No tracking. No noise. Just your time, clearly laid out.

Screenshots

InstaPin4 screens
Plugcal1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: InstaPin at Free against Plugcal's $0.99. InstaPin also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

InstaPin is free to download; Plugcal costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
InstaPin versus Plugcal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstaPinPlugcal
PriceFree โ€” better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better26.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVishwa DeepakMohammed Uddin

In-app purchases

None

InstaPin

No in-app purchases

None

Plugcal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InstaPin free?
InstaPin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plugcal free?
Plugcal costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do InstaPin or Plugcal have ads?
Neither InstaPin nor Plugcal shows ads.

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