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Calendars by Readdle
Free core features; Pro about $4/month or $20/year
Events, tasks, reminders and habits in one tidy calendar for Apple devices.
Free planiPhoneMac
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Calendar (the app you have) | Free with Apple devices | iPhone, Mac, Web | - |
| BusyCal | Mac about $50 one-time | Apple | you would rather not pay a subscription |
| Calendars by Readdle | Free core features | Apple | you want a close match |
| Fantastical | Free basic version | iPhone, Mac, Windows | you need it on Windows |
| Google Calendar | Free with a Google account | iPhone, Android, Web | you need it on Android |
| Notion Calendar | Free | Everywhere | you need it on Android and Windows |
| Timepage | Free trial, then a subscription | Apple | you want a close match |
| SimpleCal | Free | Apple | you want a close match |
| Calendar Op.2 | Free | Apple | you want a close match |
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BusyCal
Mac about $50 one-time; iOS app about $10; also in Setapp
A powerful Mac calendar and tasks app with natural-language entry and Smart Filters.
Pick it if you would rather not pay a subscription and you want more power-user features.
Pay onceiPhoneMac
3
Fantastical
Free basic version; Premium subscription
A polished calendar with natural-language event entry.
Pick it if you need it on Windows and you want more power-user features.
Free planiPhoneMacWindows
4
Google Calendar
Free with a Google account
The default shared calendar for most families and teams.
Pick it if you need it on Android.
FreeiPhoneAndroidWeb
5
Notion Calendar
Free
A fast, keyboard-friendly calendar for Google Calendar users.
Pick it if you need it on Android and Windows.
FreeMacWindowsiPhoneAndroidWeb
6
Timepage
Free trial, then a subscription
A design-led Moleskine calendar for Apple devices with a timeline and weather.
PaidiPhoneMac
7
SimpleCal
Free
Very simple calendar app.
FreeiPhone
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Calendar Op.2
Free
Simple, minimal calendar app.
FreeiPhone
We matched these apps to Apple Calendar by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.