# World Cal vs TimeBuddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: World Cal at 76% against TimeBuddy's 0%. World Cal also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (315 vs 5). TimeBuddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World Cal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TimeBuddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

World Cal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Cal has 315 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of World Cal's written reviews are positive against 0% of TimeBuddy's.

World Cal ships an update every 4 months, TimeBuddy every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Cal | TimeBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (315 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-cal/id792552743/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebuddy-focus-timer/id1579724888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **315** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 21 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geospike Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500622151) | [MasterMind Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/674597403) |

## What reviewers say

### World Cal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-cal/id792552743)

Easily schedule global meetings and events across different time zones. This app helps you find the perfect time for international calls and trips by comparing multiple time zones and integrating with your calendar.

**Highlights:** Cross-timezone scheduling, View calendar in multiple timezones, Time travel into the future, Add unlimited timezones, Day/night indicators, Home screen and watch widgets, DST accuracy

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $19.95 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌍 Great for multiple time zones
- 💡 Simple and efficient
- ✅ Clear display
- 🤝 Helpful for international scheduling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive ad-free version
- 🔞 Inappropriate ads in free version
- 💸 High price for functionality

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Inappropriate ads in free version
- 🐛 Widget settings not saved
- 🐛 Cannot add new events with double tap
- 🐛 Timezone abbreviations not displayed
- 🐛 Search feature doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Add more cities
- Option to freeze time zones for comparison
- Switch between 24-hour and AM/PM clock
- Cleaner design with better calendar event integration
- Ability to pick a specific date to view


### TimeBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebuddy-focus-timer/id1579724888)

This app helps you focus on tasks with a customizable multi-step timer. Break down goals into mini-goals and receive spoken alerts and reminders across devices. Track progress and share achievements with shareable graphics.

**Highlights:** Reusable multi-step timer sessions, Simultaneous session support, Cross-device reminders, Spoken timer alerts, Home screen widgets, Focus session history, Customizable graphic templates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeBuddy Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| TimeBuddy Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| TimeBuddy Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| TimeBuddy Plus | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Cal free?

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

### Is TimeBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, World Cal or TimeBuddy?

World Cal is rated higher. World Cal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 315 ratings, while TimeBuddy averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do World Cal or TimeBuddy have ads?

World Cal shows ads; TimeBuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, World Cal or TimeBuddy?

World Cal ships an update every 4 months, and TimeBuddy every 6 weeks. Most recently, World Cal was updated on November 6, 2026 and TimeBuddy on November 3, 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.*