# Burnt Out vs GroupCal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Burnt Out at none against GroupCal's 10. Burnt Out also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). GroupCal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (875 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GroupCal sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Burnt Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

Burnt Out holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GroupCal has 875 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 79% positive.

Burnt Out ships an update every 3 months, GroupCal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Burnt Out | GroupCal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burnt-out/id913756562/reviews)** | [4.7 (875 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupcal-shared-calendar/id1472335927/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **875** |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **79.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Burnt Out Mobile Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270209452) | [24me](https://appshunter.io/developer/557745945) |

## What reviewers say

### Burnt Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burnt-out/id913756562)

Report malfunctioning vehicle lights to other drivers to improve road safety. Users can add their vehicle details and receive alerts for burnt-out lights, while also reporting issues to others via license plate number. This app helps prevent tickets and enhances nighttime visibility.

**Highlights:** Report broken headlights, tail lights, and brake lights, Add vehicle type and license plate number, Receive push notifications for burnt-out light alerts, Report issues to other drivers via license plate, Add multiple vehicles for personal or fleet use, Enhance road safety and prevent traffic tickets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### GroupCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupcal-shared-calendar/id1472335927)

Easily create and share calendars for families, teams, or any community. Invite members via phone number or link and receive real-time updates on events. Integrates with existing calendars for a unified view.

**Highlights:** Create multiple shared calendars, Invite via phone number or link, Real-time event updates and notifications, Integrates with existing calendars, Public calendars for businesses and communities, Color-coded calendars and customization, Event attendance tracking

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Business | $74.99 | per month |
| GroupCal Pro | $119.99 | per year |
| GroupCal Pro | $119.99 | per year |
| Business + | $224.99 | per month |
| GroupCal Business | $599.99 | per year |
| Business | $599.99 | per year |
| Business + | $1000.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient scheduling and coordination
- 💡 Helpful for families and small businesses
- 🙌 Great for shared calendars and event planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data access
- 💸 Limited features in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete shared calendars
- Calendar events not syncing properly
- Phone number verification issues

**Requested features**

- Color-coding for individual calendars
- Improved recurring event scheduling
- Integration with other calendar apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Burnt Out free?

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

### Is GroupCal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Burnt Out or GroupCal?

Burnt Out is rated higher. Burnt Out averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GroupCal averages 4.7 from 875 ratings.

### Do Burnt Out or GroupCal have ads?

Neither Burnt Out nor GroupCal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Burnt Out or GroupCal?

Burnt Out ships an update every 3 months, and GroupCal every 2 weeks. Most recently, Burnt Out was updated on October 10, 2026 and GroupCal on October 27, 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.*