Best calendar app on Reddit
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#1
4.7
(29)
"Google calendar is really good. The colour coding of calendars and tasks is pretty good and reminders is effective."
"I second use of Google Calendar here."
"Google calendar. the colors in it are cute"
"Google Calendar offers a powerful monthly and weekly view, especially when paired with Google Tasks."
"Google Tasks enhances the functionality of Google Calendar, making it a great tool for organization."
"Google Calendar has color coding and reminders/notifications."
"Google Calendar is an excellent tool for organizing my schedule!"
"Google Calendar integrates seamlessly with Apple Calendars."
"The Google Calendar app integrates seamlessly with Slack, making it easy to manage meetings."
"The Magic Calendar add-on for Google Sheets effectively syncs spreadsheet rows to Google Calendar, making event management seamless."
#2
Google Calendar
4.5
(27)
"Been using Google Calendar for 16 years now"
"We use Google for our family because it’s easily shared"
"Get shared and individual Google calendars."
"Google Calendar has worked for me for so many things."
"I have a Google calendar that I share with my husband."
"My polycule uses Google calendar across android and iPhones."
"Google calendar is a requirement for poly IMO."
"Lots of people use Google calendar."
"Set everything up in Google Calendar then log in to google in the calendar app. Works great."
"Google Calendar"
#3
Apple
4.3
(21)
"Calendar 366 is awesome, looks as good as fantastical, has great shortcuts and nice widgets."
"Integrating Reminders into Calendar has been a game changer for me."
"I use Apple Calendar on my Mac and iPad. It holds all my events, and each morning I time-block my day by inserting tasks in the day view."
"It is simple and easy to invite family members, syncing seamlessly across all devices."
"Apple Calendars allow for easy integration with Google Calendar."
"Apple’s calendar does everything I need it to do."
"ICal on Mac allows multiple reminders and syncs across devices."
"Creating shared e-calendars has greatly improved our marriage."
"I just used iCal. The calendar app in the iPhone."
"I’ve been using Apple Calendar and it’s serving me well, one stop shop to review schedule and accept/decline meetings."
#4
Fantastical
4.2
(12)
"Fantastical"
"You can use the free version without paying for advanced features. It is my go-to calendar."
"Fantastical is a great calendar app. It has natural language entry so it is a lot faster than using the stock apple calendar."
"Fantastical + Reclaim, by far."
"Fantastical is an excellent tool that seamlessly integrates with both Google and Outlook."
"I've used Fantastical forever and it's probably worth at least a quick look."
"Free if she doesn’t have to sync to many calendars."
"Fantastical. Though it's subscription."
"Fantastical."
"Fantastical."
#5
Notion
4.3
(10)
"Notion Calender app."
"Notion Calendar (fka Cron) will do that for you. It's free."
"I use Notion for my to-do and planning needs."
"Notion! downloading templates is super easy."
"I'd definitely recommend you Notion."
"Notion."
"Notion is a great option for organization, especially with a school email for free premium access."
"Notion, free for personal use, sync between all platforms."
"I really like Notion."
"The Notion Calendar mobile app is just too buggy to use."
#6
Ticktick
4.4
(7)
"Works extremely well for us as we juggle work, kids, and life in general"
"Ticktick is an excellent productivity tool!"
"TickTick is my personal favorite."
"I’m finding the calendar feature in TickTick to be just what I wanted."
"Ticktick."
"Ticktick."
"TickTick actually provides this functionality fairly well."
#7
TimeTree
4.1
(7)
"Time tree is what we use."
"I like Timetree but also google."
"I use TimeTree with my sisters and works well for us."
"Try Time Tree. It was quite a popular app among couples."
"We use TimeTree for the family."
"TimeTree works pretty well!"
"TimeTree?"
#8
Microsoft
4.1
(7)
"Should be part of your Microsoft 365 package through Purdue."
"The built-in Windows calendar works really well."
"It worked well in 'The new Outlook', but had issues with syncing in default Outlook."
"For that specifically, Outlook."
"Outlook client for pc."
"Outlook is great for task management."
"It's not perfect and misses some features, but it's good enough for most tasks."
#9
Outlook
3.6
(7)
"Outlook allows this!"
"I just use my work's O365 outlook calendar."
"I would like to keep all my work stuff on the Outlook calendar."
"Outlook is the way to go."
"Outlook."
"Outlook has categories for calendar appointments."
"People recommending Outlook have no clue, that's as bare bone as Google calendar."
#10
Busycal
4.0
(6)
"Busycal may be your best bet."
"BusyCal supports calendars and tasks."
"BusyCal."
"If you like a good month view, try out BusyCal."
"BusyCal, Butleroy, Fantastical, Calenders, WeekCal."
"It's not cheap, but check out BusyCal. Tiny event text appears in the month view. The only issue with BusyCal is that it only supports cloud calendars like iCloud and google calendar."
#11
Proton Calendar
3.7
(6)
"Proton and Tuta both offer cross platform, open source, client-side encrypted, calendar apps."
"I use proton calendar."
"A fully dedicated app for iPad would be quite a boon and would allow me to switch to Proton Calendar full time."
"Proton Calendar."
"Anything that doesn't lock you in a subscription."
"There is no good alternative for google calendar."
#12
aCalendar
4.2
(5)
"Works slightly differently than many other calendars, but very easy to learn/use."
"Acalendar+ with davx5."
"ACalendar."
"I use acalendar+. It cost a few bucks and it's just perfect."
"If you don't need many features, then I go with aCalendar, like others here."
#13
Calendly
4.5
(4)
"I recommend using either Calendly or SimplyBook.me."
"Calendly works well and syncs with Google and Microsoft Outlook"
"Calendly."
"Two popular Google Calendars alternatives I can think of are calendly."
#14
Flexibits
4.5
(4)
"I’ve really liked Fantastical for this and I have four calendars connected to it."
"Fantastical integrates with most calendars and Todoist, making it easy to manage multiple calendar sets."
"I use Fantastical but if you like a good month view, try out BusyCal."
"Fantastical is feature rich and has support for O365, but the subscription model is a downside."
#15
CalenGoo
4.0
(4)
"If you want many features for customization, the CalenGoo is the best."
"I have been using Calengoo for years and have never changed to another one."
"Calengoo has always been my go to. Lots of customizable options"
"+1 for Calengoo"
#16
Etar
3.8
(4)
"ETAR calendar FOSS."
"Etar."
"Etar on fdroid."
"It's not perfect, but it works."
#17
One Calendar
5.0
(3)
"OneCalendar works great for us on our various Pixel versions."
"I use One Calendar and DavX5. Works well with my Android phone."
"Very happy with it."
#18
Business Calendar Pro
5.0
(3)
"There is a free tier version for you to try it out."
"I've been using it for 10+ years, still didn't find any replacement."
"Business Calendar Pro."
#19
aCalendar+
4.7
(3)
"ACalendar+ is feature-rich and stable, and allows setting event colors."
"The widgets are so helpful."
"My preference is aCalendar+."
#20
Simple Calendar
4.3
(3)
"The demo version is free and easy to use!"
"Does what I need, synchronice over davx5."
"Simple Calendar however from F-Droid seems to work just fine."
#21
Cal.com
4.0
(3)
"Cal.com?"
"Two popular Google Calendars alternatives I can think of are cal.com."
"Cal.com sounds like the right tool."
#22
Moleskine
4.0
(3)
"I also really like the Moleskin Timepage app."
"I think they work together pretty well. They have a week free trial."
"I think they work together pretty well. They have a week free trial."
#23
Hospitable
3.7
(3)
"Hands down the best one...it does everything you want."
"A lightweight PMS that offers calendar syncing and more functionality."
"It doesn’t have direct integration with TripAdvisor though. It does Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com but can also export an iCal for other platforms that can import an iCal."
#24
Across
3.7
(3)
"I’m a big fan of Across: Modern Calendar. It took a couple days to get used to the layout but I really like it now."
"Across."
"• Calendar 366 • MiniCal • Time Page • Creme • Across Not so popular but good apps."
#25
Guesty
5.0
(2)
"Love Guesty for 13 listings across 3 booking sites."
"It provides a one stop shop to manage our place across all the platforms we use."
#26
Structured
5.0
(2)
"I recently found Structured with a free lifetime deal. Testing it now and loving it so far. It makes your agenda into a ToDo-list where you can tick off completed items as the day goes by."
"Structured app is amazing and you can import events from your phones calendar."
#27
QGenda
4.5
(2)
"Our program uses QGenda, it's awesome."
"Amion or QGenda."
#28
Boxysuite
4.5
(2)
"Can’t get more privacy free than [Boxysuite](https://Boxysuite.com), it’s a direct connection using oath."
"[Boxysuite](https://Boxysuite.com) gets it done in Max and for android just use gmail app"
#29
Cozi
4.5
(2)
"The Cozi app changed my life."
"Cozi is pretty decent!"
#30
Reclaim
4.5
(2)
"This tool allows seamless syncing of multiple Google calendars from various accounts, including Gsuite and personal accounts."
"Reclaim works pretty well for showing availability and giving you ability to block off a certain amount of time each day in a dynamic manner."
#31
Android
4.5
(2)
"Exactly what you want."
"Just set up DAVx5 and it works great!"
#32
Samsung
4.5
(2)
"The Samsung calendar app works just as described."
"I have a Samsung and have used Google calendar for years. You may need to download the app."
#33
Cron
4.0
(2)
"Check out Cron."
"Cron"
#34
Calendar 366
4.0
(2)
"After many years as a Fantastical user I switched to Calendar 366 and I’m really happy."
"• Calendar 366 • MiniCal • Time Page • Creme • Across Not so popular but good apps."
#35
Business Calendar 2
4.0
(2)
"Business Calendar 2."
"BusinessCalendar2 (if it is still maintained)."
#36
Akiflow
4.0
(2)
"I liked Akiflow and Sunsama. I ended up with akiflow for the pricing."
"Akiflow, reclaim ai, Ellie planner."
#37
Business Calendar
4.0
(2)
"I personally use Business Calendar 2 Planner app. It costs a couple of bucks, but I like the features."
"Business Calendar."
#38
iGMS
4.0
(2)
"I use iGMS."
"Another great lightweight PMS option for syncing calendars and inboxes."
#39
Morgen
4.0
(2)
"Morgen offers a user-friendly interface and integrates well with other calendars."
"Try Morgen, works best for me."
#40
Ulti-Planner
4.0
(2)
"Ulti-Planner."
"Ulti-Planner Calendar offers drag-n-drop in Month, Week, and Timeline Day views."
#41
Slack
4.0
(2)
"The GCal integration with Slack provides timely notifications."
"I always have the Google Calendar extension installed in Slack so I get desktop notifications for meetings."
#42
Samsung Calendar
3.5
(2)
"The stock Samsung Calendar or Simple Calendar Pro."
"Did you try downloading the samsung calendar app?"
#43
Simple Calendar Pro
3.0
(2)
"I'm using Simple Calendar Pro."
"You can download the pro version for free from f-droid."
#44
Todoist
3.0
(2)
"Todoist has many features for task management."
"The lack of a built-in calendar in Todoist is the one reason that my eye wanders from this app."
#45
Week Calendar
3.0
(2)
"Week Calendar is the one I use."
"I used Week Calendar for a long time, but the subscription payment made me switch to the default app."
#46
fhynix
5.0
(1)
"I use it to manage schedules for kids, work, school to-dos, home tasks, partner travel, etc."
#47
Nextcloud
5.0
(1)
"ACalendar+ has been the best tool for me by some margin for 2 years now."
#48
Simple Mobile Tools
5.0
(1)
"This one works for me."
#49
Purdue
5.0
(1)
"You can get a free account through Purdue & it lets you schedule classes, extracurriculars, and syncs with Brightspace/Canva/etc."
#50
Sindre Sorhus
5.0
(1)
"Dato is worth evaluating."
#51
Readdle
5.0
(1)
"I personally use Readdle’s Calendars 5 app because I love the UI but it’s linked to my google calendar account."
#52
LG
5.0
(1)
"I like the native calendar app."
#53
Solid
5.0
(1)
"Solid Calendar is my daily driver."
#54
Fossify
5.0
(1)
"Fossify calendar, works great"
#55
BusyMac
5.0
(1)
"It's genuinely one of the best calendar apps I've tried, but the fact that it also doesn't have a subscription puts it at number one for me."
#56
Appgenix Software
5.0
(1)
"I use Business Kalender 2 and find it very useful for managing my schedule."
#57
Amazon
5.0
(1)
"Alexa can integrate with various calendars, making it easy to manage your schedule."
#58
Couple Calendar
5.0
(1)
"A shared calendar and to-do list that keeps our life together organized without syncing."
#59
OneHash
5.0
(1)
"I use it too for the same purpose."
#60
Nuudel
5.0
(1)
"Nuudel prioritizes data privacy."
#61
Wochenplan
5.0
(1)
"I like the complication as clock with appointments and it’s free."
#62
Calendar+
5.0
(1)
"Excellent widgets. Unlike most month widgets, this shows text of events, not just dots or other markers."
#63
DigiCal
5.0
(1)
"DigiCal was my winner after trying many calendar apps several years ago. It's the only one I found that fit all my criteria."
#64
Nurse Grid
5.0
(1)
"Nurse Grid is super easy to use and allows bulk adding of shifts."
#65
Hostaway
5.0
(1)
"It's very reliable, I've never had a double booking. I can also give access to calendars to my cleaners, owners, etc but I can place limits on how much info they can see and what they are allowed to do."
#66
Rainlendar
5.0
(1)
"The absolute best Calendar on Windows is Rainlendar."
#67
Amie
4.0
(1)
"I like Amie and I’m getting plenty of use out of its free tier."
#68
Calendar 5
4.0
(1)
"Calendar 5. I won't even touch Google, Apple, or Fantastical anymore."
#69
Sunrise
4.0
(1)
"I used to really like Sunrise calendar."
#70
Fluid
4.0
(1)
"Using Fluid to run GCal as a desktop app helps keep notifications organized."
#71
Digical
4.0
(1)
"I use digical. There's a free version with ads."
#72
Aika
3.0
(1)
"You could try Aika: https://www.aikahq.com"
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