iCal Review - why 4.3 stars?

iCal Review
ITQlick Score: 62/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 4.2/10 - average cost
Category: Office & Admin -> iCal review
Ranking:Ranked 18 out of 42 Office & Admin systems
Company: Apple
Pricing: starts at $95 per license
Typical customers: Medium and large size businesses
Platforms: Desktop, Mobile, Cloud
Links: iCal pricing, iCal alternatives
Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / updated: Apr 06, 2021

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What is iCal?

iCal is a contact and schedule management solution for personal and commercial use. It also offers task management and acts as a personal calendar assistant application. The software was designed and launched by Apple Inc headquartered in California, United States.

Who is it best for?

On individual level, the app can be used only by iOS device users because it is not available on other platforms for the time being. On commercial scale, the app is useful only for small and medium businesses. It has been used in such industries as retail and sale, manufacturing, business process outsourcing, software development, technology, and others.

Main features and functionalities

The software features tracking of events and appointments and identifies and removes conflicts in multiple calendar views. For sharing and synchronization, the app can be integrated with Apple’s cloud service as well as Google Calendar.

For enhanced collaboration and sharing, the app allows you to subscribe with other calendars and set up auto alarms for created events. It also offers customization of user interface of integration with Microsoft Exchange Server.

What is the actual cost?

The cost of license starts at $95 per license. ITQlick pricing score is 4.2 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for iCal.

Pros

  • iCal offers integration with Microsoft Exchange Server and popular social networking platforms.
  • User interface of iCal can be customized and redesigned according to specific requirements.
  • The software features heat map to keep track of the number of daily activities.

Cons

  • iCal does not offer contact management capabilities of contact exporting and note management.
  • The apps lacks the integration capabilities with CRM and marketing applications.

How it stacks up?

Access a head to head analysis of iCal vs alternative software solutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is it the best Office & Admin system?

iCal is ranked 18 out of 42 software in their category (Office & Admin systems).

How they are rated on ITQlick?

The rating of iCal is 4.3 stars out of 5 and the total score is 62 out of 100. The rating score is based on our unbiased data-based algo. Learn more - rating methodology page.

Is it an easy to use Software?

Yes, iCal makes it fairly easy to use. This product is user friendly and intuitive.

Is it cloud-based?

Yes, they offer cloud based hosting, which means IT resources are retrieved through web-based tools and applications and you don't need to buy servers and additional hardware equipment.

Can it be used on mobile?

Yes, you can access iCal on your mobile/smart phone.

What should we ask during a demo session?

Differences between iCal and alternatives?

The most popular alternatives to iCal in 2024: AnyTime Organizer Deluxe 14, IncrediMail, PeopleSoft Enterprise Supplier, Gmail, Google Contacts. Access the complete competitors analysis here - iCal VS Office & Admin Software alternatives.

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