Upgrading from iCalViewer

Working out an answer to the question of what is the upgrade path from iCalViewer to TimeWorks has been very difficult. Here are some points I would like to make in support of the choices:
  • iCalViewer/TimeWorks is not expensive: a full license costs about as much as 2-3 cups of coffee or parking your car in town.
  • The license price has not changed since first release in 2003, and I have never asked for an upgrade fee, which means that some people have been using iCalViewer/TimeWorks for nearly 8 years for a total cost of US$11.
  • Whilst iCalViewer/TimeWorks is a labour of love, I am also in business to make a living like most of us are. I also need to have income in order to fund future development. So this is not a grab for cash, it is a request for support!

Upgrade policy

If you purchased a license for iCalViewer:
  1. before 2010, I ask that you buy a new license.
  2. in 2010, but before October, I ask that you pay 50% of the full price.
  3. after September 2010 (that is, in October, November, December, or January 2011), you will receive a free update.

If you qualify for (2) or (3), please contact me via the the contact form and include your current serial number.

NOTE: Currently, Apple does not provide a way to provide free or discounted versions, so this can only be done when I have a non-Mac App Store-specific version available. Expect this before the end of January, 2011.

Upgrade path

  1. If you don’t own a license or are in category (1), your best path is to buy now via the Mac App Store
  2. For those in category 2, you can wait a couple of weeks, or buy a via the Mac App Store now for US$5 more.
  3. If you are in category 3, please contact me as described above and be a little patient.

As always, I appreciate your support and understanding.


If you feel that I am wrong about this or wish to comment, I would like to hear from you via the contact form.


Karl Goiser
Exploding Orange