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The Best Calendar Apps for Smarter Scheduling

When life requires more than simple scheduling, use one of these apps

By Elise Moreau Elise Moreau Freelance Contributor University of Ontario George Brown College Elise Moreau is a writer that has covered social media, texting, messaging, and streaming for Lifewire. Her work has appeared on Techvibes, SlashGear, Lifehack and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 10, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Apps Best Apps Payment Services Calendar apps can integrate with your email inbox, your social networks, your to-do list apps, and other services. Here are the best calendar apps for iOS and Android that can help you take your planning, scheduling, and organizing to the next level. If you're looking for a way to coordinate schedules as a group, consider a shared calendar app. 01 of 05

Best for Gmail Users Google Calendar

Google What We Like Automatically pulls events from your Gmail. Easy access from any web-connected device wherever you are. Easily share schedules and important dates with others. User-friendly. What We Don't Like Integration into some external apps can be cumbersome. Limited layout options. Read Our Article on Google Calendar Google put a lot of work into updating its Calendar app to make it smarter, easier to use, and more visual. Instead of manually typing everything into the app, Google Calendar makes suggestions and fills in the blanks for you, among all the other things it can do too. It has a lot of the same look and feel as the recently launched app. Download For: iOS Android 02 of 05

Best for Mac and iOS Users iCalendar

Symfonies, Inc. What We Like Unique, useful, and uncluttered interface. Color code events. Syncs with most other calendars. What We Don't Like Exclusive to iOS. iCalendar is made for Apple users, so it's only available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. However, iCalendar syncs with iCloud and with Google, Exchange, Outlook, and Yahoo Calendar. It has a great search feature for sorting through your busy schedule. If you use Android, you can sync your iCloud with your phone using the Sync for iCloud app. Download For: iOS 03 of 05

Best for Budgeting 24me

24me What We Like Available for Android and iOS. Connects a variety of apps and sites to manage events, tasks, bills, and more. Many bells and whistles but simple to use. What We Don't Like No desktop or browser version. Not all banks integrate easily. For the complete and ultimate solution to all your planning and scheduling needs, there's 24me, one of the most powerful personal assistant apps out there that goes beyond simple scheduling by integrating your calendar, tasks, notes, and personal accounts together. It's all there in one place. You can connect accounts and set them up for automatic reminders and completion. Make a bill payment, send a gift, or send an assistant to run an errand all with a tap of your finger. Download For: iOS Android 04 of 05

Combine Your iCloud and Google Calendar Fantastical

Flexibits Inc. What We Like Powerful and easy to use. Create events and reminders using natural language. Automatically enters event addresses when you include a place name. Easy to create a reminder from an event. Integrates with most other calendar apps. What We Don't Like Two-factor authentication is inconvenient, yet necessary. Works only on Apple devices. Pricey. Fantastical is another great app for Mac and iPhone users. For those who want an uncluttered look but love detailed schedules, this app is for you. You can easily add events, alerts, and reminders to a clean and organized interface that lets you expand to see more details or use more features in the app. It supports iCloud, Google Calendar, Exchange, and more. There's also a version for Apple Watch. Download For: iOS 05 of 05

Best Task Tracker Any Do

What We Like To-list and calendar app all in one. Helpful calendar widget. What We Don't Like Limited integration with other apps. Best features are behind a paywall. The Any.DO list-making app automatically takes your to-do lists, puts them in your calendar, and sends you reminders when you need them. It also syncs with the calendar on your phone as well as Google Calendar, Facebook, and Outlook. It also integrates with WhatsApp, so you can get reminders in the chat app. If co-workers or family members download the app, you can share your to-do lists and calendars with each other. Download For: iOS Android Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The 7 Best Shared Calendar Apps of 2022 How to Use the iPad Calendar The 10 Best To-Do List Apps of 2022 A Full Review of Google Calendar and Its Features The 10 Best Calendar Apps for Android in 2022 How to Share Your Google Calendar How to Sync Google Calendar With iPhone Calendar How to Set up and Manage Google Reminders 10 Best Free Email Accounts for 2022 How to Get Google Calendar on Your Windows Desktop 4 Best Free Online Calendars 11 Great iPhone To Do Apps How to Sync Google, Outlook, and iPhone Calendars The 10 Best Productivity Apps of 2022 How to Remove Facebook Birthdays From Your Calendar The 10 Best Android Productivity Apps of 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies