[Sponsor] OurCal
“I didn’t see you put that in the diary.” Sound familiar? Shared calendars solved scheduling, not communication. OurCal connects any calendar, new or existing, to a group chat. Changes post there automatically, so nobody misses them. Because it’s a messenger, we made everything End-to-End Encrypted, certified by France’s cybersecurity agency. It’s native SwiftUI across Apple’s platforms, and the…
OurCal is a shared calendar app designed to address issues with communication rather than productivity. Users can share events, photos, files, and notes within the app, ensuring that all interactions stay contextually organized without being scattered across other messaging platforms. Every event on OurCal has its own thread, facilitating easy tracking and collaboration.
Changes made to events automatically post before-and-after updates, while reminders ensure that all members are notified. Each user receives a personalized color-coded view, enabling them to view their kids' activities, partner's shifts, and personal schedule all in one place. This app is available across multiple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, and Android, ensuring compatibility and seamless access. It is also available on Android.
OurCal is the only shared calendar app that offers ANSSI-certified End-to-End Encryption, meaning that all data, including photos, profiles, calendars, events, and messages, are protected with encryption. This ensures that only the intended individuals can access the calendar data, with the encryption keys remaining within the user's group.
The app has received positive feedback, with over 2,533 ratings and reviews, and has been featured by Apple. There are no limitations on the number of members in a group, supporting anywhere from 2 to 100 members. To join, users simply invite others via a private invite link. The app supports creating or joining multiple groups, each with its own calendars and members, keeping everything organized and private.
To get started, users can download OurCal, create a group, and share the invite link. Setup takes under a minute. If assistance is needed, users can access Help & Feedback through the app's settings and request help, which the team will respond to promptly.
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