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Timepage vs Whimsical

Timepage logo

Timepage

Calendars

A new kind of calendar

From
$4.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Whimsical logo

Whimsical

Technology

Where great ideas take shape

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Whimsical has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Timepage iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application; Whimsical the free plan is capped at 3 team boards, 3 teams and 10 guest seats
  • They diverge on capability: Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface, Whimsical covers Flowcharts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Timepage and Whimsical actually diverge.

Attributes where Timepage and Whimsical differ
AttributeTimepageWhimsical
Starting price$4.99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiOS, Apple WatchWeb
CategoryCalendarsTechnology
Founded19972017

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Timepage

  • Unique scrolling interface
  • Weather forecasts
  • Smart notifications
  • Heat map view
  • Duration picker
  • iCloud
  • Google Calendar
  • Exchange

Only in Whimsical

  • Flowcharts
  • Wireframes
  • Mind maps
  • Sticky notes
  • Docs
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates
  • Keyboard shortcuts

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Timepage

  • Schedulingnot Whimsical
  • Appointment bookingnot Whimsical
  • Time trackingnot Whimsical
  • Resource managementnot Whimsical
  • Team coordinationnot Whimsical

Whimsical

  • Product planningnot Timepage
  • UI/UX designnot Timepage
  • Brainstormingnot Timepage
  • Process documentationnot Timepage
  • Project visualizationnot Timepage

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Timepage

  • iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • Limited platform coverage compared to cross-platform alternatives
  • One-time $4.99 price may feel premium for a calendar app without subscription model
  • No native macOS desktop application

Whimsical

  • The free plan is capped at 3 team boards, 3 teams and 10 guest seats
  • File uploads are limited to 5MB per file and 1GB in total on the free plan
  • Version history on the free plan goes back 7 days
  • Voting, the timer, private teams, the GitHub integration, password-protected files and watermark removal all need Pro at $10 per editor per month
  • SSO and SAML are Business tier only at $20 per editor per month

Pricing, plan by plan

Timepage

$4.99/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Timepage review.

Whimsical

Free
  • StarterFree
    • Up to 4 boards
    • Unlimited viewers
    • 7-day version history
  • Pro$10/month
    • Unlimited boards
    • Unlimited version history
    • Advanced permissions
  • Org$20/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • SSO
    • User management

Which should you pick?

Choose Timepage if

  • You need unique scrolling interface.
  • You work on iOS, Apple Watch.
  • You also want weather forecasts.
Timepage review

Choose Whimsical if

  • You need flowcharts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want wireframes.
Whimsical review

Questions people ask

Is Timepage or Whimsical better?
Neither clearly leads. Timepage starts at $4.99/one-time and Whimsical at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Timepage or Whimsical?
Whimsical has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $4.99/one-time for Timepage and Free for Whimsical.
Does Timepage or Whimsical run on more platforms?
Timepage runs on iOS, Apple Watch. Whimsical runs on Web.
Can I use Whimsical for free?
Yes. Whimsical has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Timepage starts at $4.99/one-time.
What is Timepage best used for?
Timepage is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Whimsical is typically brought in for.
What can Timepage do that Whimsical cannot?
Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface, Weather forecasts, Smart notifications, Heat map view. Whimsical covers Flowcharts, Wireframes, Mind maps, Sticky notes.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Timepage: What is the heat map view in Timepage?

The heat map shows a color-coded monthly view where each day's shade intensity indicates how busy that day is, providing quick visual overview of your schedule workload.

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Whimsical: What are Whimsical's pricing tiers?

Whimsical offers three plans: Free at 0 dollars per month per editor, Pro at 10 dollars per month per editor, and Business at 20 dollars per month per editor.

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Whimsical: What is included in the Free plan?

The Free plan allows creation of up to 50 board objects and 50 doc blocks per month, includes watermarked exports, and provides 7-day version history. Storage is limited to 1GB.

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Whimsical: What features unlock in the Pro plan?

The Pro plan removes the object creation limits, provides unlimited board objects and doc blocks, removes watermarks from exports, extends version history to 90 days, and offers 100GB of storage.

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Whimsical: What security and team features come with Business?

The Business plan adds private teams, SAML single sign-on, SCIM and advanced security controls, unlimited version history, priority support, and a dedicated success manager. Storage starts at 2TB.

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Whimsical: Do discounts apply for annual billing?

Yes, annual billing offers a 17 percent discount compared to monthly rates. Additionally, nonprofits receive a 20 percent discount and students and teachers get full access.

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