2
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 pay once.
Pay onceiPhoneMac
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fantastical (the app you have) | Free basic version | iPhone, Mac, Windows | - |
| Apple Calendar | Free with Apple devices | iPhone, Mac, Web | you want it free |
| BusyCal | Mac about $50 one-time | Apple | you would rather pay once |
| Calendars by Readdle | Free core features | Apple | you want a close match |
| Timepage | Free trial, then a subscription | Apple | you want something simpler |
| Amie | Free tier | iPhone, Mac, Windows, Web | you need it on the web |
| HEY Calendar | Included with HEY, about $99/year | Everywhere | you need it on Android, Linux and the web |
| Morgen | 14-day free trial | Everywhere | you need it on Android, Linux and the web |
| Notion Calendar | Free | Everywhere | you want it free |
1
Apple Calendar
Free with Apple devices
The calendar already on every iPhone and Mac, free and syncing through iCloud.
Pick it if you want it free, you need it on the web and you want something simpler.
FreeiPhoneMacWeb
3
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
4
Timepage
Free trial, then a subscription
A design-led Moleskine calendar for Apple devices with a timeline and weather.
Pick it if you want something simpler.
PaidiPhoneMac
5
Amie
Free tier; paid Pro and Business plans
Calendar, to-dos, email and AI meeting notes together in one workspace.
Pick it if you need it on the web and you want AI built in.
Free planiPhoneMacWindowsWeb
6
HEY Calendar
Included with HEY, about $99/year
A scrolling timeline calendar from 37signals, with habits, journaling and time tracking.
Pick it if you need it on Android, Linux and the web.
PaidiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
7
Morgen
14-day free trial; Pro about $15-30/month
Calendars, tasks and an AI planner that schedules your to-dos into free time.
Pick it if you need it on Android, Linux and the web and you want AI built in.
PaidiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
8
Notion Calendar
Free
A fast, keyboard-friendly calendar for Google Calendar users.
Pick it if you want it free and you need it on Android and the web.
FreeMacWindowsiPhoneAndroidWeb
We matched these apps to Fantastical 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.