Below are the difference between both:
| Features | Appium | Calabash |
|---|---|---|
| Language Support | Python, javascript, ruby, java & all major languages | Only language Ruby is supported |
| iOS mobile web page | We need a custom safari app for automation | Not well supported |
| Hybrid iOS app | Custom UI commands & iOS UI Automator | Custom UI commands & iOS framework |
| Native iOS app | Only the iOS UI Automator | iOS instrumentation - calabash iOS |
| Android Mobile web app | Only automates chrome browser | Not well supported |
| Hybrid Android app | Only the selendroid app | Android instrumentation - calabash android |
| Native Android app | Both android UI Autometer & selendroid | Android instrumentation - calabash android |
| Internal tools | Android, iOS UI Autometer & selendroid | Android & iOS instrumentation framework |