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Calendar Op.2
Free
Simple, minimal calendar app.
FreeiPhone
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| SimpleCal (the app you have) | Free | Apple | - |
| Apple Calendar | Free with Apple devices | iPhone, Mac, Web | you need it on Mac and the web |
| Calendar Op.2 | Free | Apple | you want a close match |
| BusyCal | Mac about $50 one-time | Apple | you need it on Mac |
| Calendars by Readdle | Free core features | Apple | you need it on Mac |
| Fantastical | Free basic version | iPhone, Mac, Windows | you need it on Windows and Mac |
| Google Calendar | Free with a Google account | iPhone, Android, Web | you need it on Android and the web |
| Notion Calendar | Free | Everywhere | you need it on Android, Windows and Mac |
| Timepage | Free trial, then a subscription | Apple | you need it on Mac |
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Apple Calendar
Free with Apple devices
The calendar already on every iPhone and Mac, free and syncing through iCloud.
Pick it if you need it on Mac and the web, you want something simpler and you are just starting out.
FreeiPhoneMacWeb
3
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 need it on Mac, you would rather not pay a subscription and you want more power-user features.
Pay onceiPhoneMac
4
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.
Pick it if you need it on Mac.
Free planiPhoneMac
5
Fantastical
Free basic version; Premium subscription
A polished calendar with natural-language event entry.
Pick it if you need it on Windows and Mac and you want more power-user features.
Free planiPhoneMacWindows
6
Google Calendar
Free with a Google account
The default shared calendar for most families and teams.
Pick it if you need it on Android and the web, you want something simpler and you are sharing it with family.
FreeiPhoneAndroidWeb
7
Notion Calendar
Free
A fast, keyboard-friendly calendar for Google Calendar users.
Pick it if you need it on Android, Windows and Mac.
FreeMacWindowsiPhoneAndroidWeb
8
Timepage
Free trial, then a subscription
A design-led Moleskine calendar for Apple devices with a timeline and weather.
Pick it if you need it on Mac and you want something simpler.
PaidiPhoneMac
We matched these apps to SimpleCal 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.