BusyCal
A powerful Mac calendar and tasks app with natural-language entry and Smart Filters.
Pay onceiPhoneMac
PriceMac about $50 one-time; iOS app about $10; also in Setapp
Our verdict
Best for Mac power users who want deep customisation without a subscription. Apple-only, and updates on the Mac licence are time-limited.
Good
- Pay once, no subscription
- Highly customisable views
- Menu-bar calendar, travel time and weather
Not so good
- Apple only
- Mac and iOS bought separately
Best for
people who hate subscriptionspower usersApple users
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