prcalculator.app

What It Is

PR Calculator is a Canadian permanent resident residency obligation calculator and record-keeping app developed by Ospreyan Inc. Its goal is to help users track the number of days they spend inside and outside Canada, and monitor whether they are getting close to meeting the Permanent Resident Residency Obligation. It is not an official Canadian government product and is not endorsed by the government; it is better understood as a personal tracking tool for maintaining immigration status.

Core Features and User Experience

Based on the description, the product’s core value is not AI capability, but calendar-based logging and progress tracking. Users can enter dates spent inside and outside Canada through a familiar calendar interface, and the app indicates their progress toward meeting the residency obligation. It addresses the management burden of relying on memory, passport stamps, and complex spreadsheets. Accounts can store information such as names, landing dates, and residency dates, so it may also be useful for managing records for family members or multiple residents, although the free version limits the number of “residents” that can be saved.

Pricing and Free Allowance

The basic version can be used completely free of charge, but it may include ads and limits the number of residents that can be saved. Premium is available via in-app purchase, with the main benefits being support for more residents and ad removal. The text does not disclose specific pricing; it only states that fees can be viewed in the app and may change depending on plans, gifting programs, and promotions.

Data Privacy and Limitations

The app requires account registration, including a valid email address and potentially other requested information. User content may include sensitive personal travel information such as names, landing dates, and residency dates. The terms state that personal information is governed by the privacy policy, and that the service provider may retain or disclose user content where legally required or reasonably necessary. Users should note that the service is provided “as is,” with no guarantee that content is accurate, complete, up to date, or that the service will remain continuously available. Its content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute immigration legal advice.

Pros, Cons, and Who It’s For

The advantages are its focused use case, simple interface concept, and free availability. It is suitable for Canadian PR holders who need to maintain their status and keep long-term records of days spent inside and outside Canada. The drawbacks are that it does not appear to include AI models, APIs, automatic recognition, or integration with government data; pricing details are not transparent; and there are significant limitations around legal responsibility and accuracy. Users who need a formal immigration assessment should still refer to official IRCC information or seek advice from a professional immigration consultant.

Access from China

The text does not provide information about access from mainland China, network connectivity, or payment methods, so this remains unknown. If the app cannot be accessed or downloaded normally, alternatives include using spreadsheets, a mobile calendar, manual entry/exit records, or consulting a Canadian immigration lawyer or consultant.