The best calendar apps in 2026
There's no single best calendar app – it depends on what you need. Google and Apple Calendar are free and good enough for most people. Fantastical is the power tool for Apple users, TimeTree is made for sharing, Business Calendar 2 for Android tinkerers. Miracal is for people who want calendar, tasks, birthdays and weather in one app without an account. Here's the honest rundown.
Google Calendar – the free default
For: everyone with a Google account; works on every platform and the web.
Against: tasks live in a separate app, no weather, birthdays without age, limited customisation on the phone.
Price: free.
Apple Calendar – built in and quiet
For: iPhone and Mac users who want zero setup; shows iCloud, Google and Exchange.
Against: reminders and birthdays are separate, no tasks in the timeline, few views.
Price: free.
Fantastical – the power tool for Apple
For: natural-language input, excellent Mac app, calendar sets, scheduling proposals.
Against: Apple only; the full feature set needs a subscription, which many reviews call expensive.
Price: free basic version, subscription for premium features.
TimeTree – for sharing with family and partners
For: shared calendars with chat per event, iOS and Android.
Against: ads in the free version; the shared calendar lives in TimeTree, not in your Google or iCloud account.
Price: free with ads, premium subscription.
Business Calendar 2 – the Android classic
For: Android users who want many views, widgets and settings.
Against: Android only; the design shows its age, and reviews complain about ads and the move to a subscription.
Price: free with ads, PRO purchase.
Miracal – calendar, tasks, birthdays and weather in one
For: people who use two or three apps for calendar, to-dos and birthdays and want one timeline; no account, no ads; works with iCloud, Google and Outlook on iPhone and Android.
Against: no web, iPad or Mac app; the free version syncs one calendar and holds 10 open tasks; recurring events are PRO.
Price: free; PRO $29.99/year or $79.99 once.
We make Miracal, so take this entry with that in mind – and read the “against” line twice.
Which one should you pick?
- You just want a calendar: stick with Google or Apple Calendar.
- You live on Mac and iPhone and plan a lot: Fantastical.
- You share a calendar with your partner or family: TimeTree (or shared iCloud/Google calendars in any app).
- You're on Android and love widgets: Business Calendar 2.
- You want tasks, birthdays and weather in your calendar: Miracal.
Try Miracal for free
Calendar, tasks, birthdays and weather in one app – no account, no ads.
Frequently asked questions
Which calendar app works with Google, iCloud and Outlook at once?
Apple Calendar, Business Calendar 2 and Miracal show all accounts set up on your phone. Google Calendar focuses on Google accounts.
Which calendar app has no ads?
Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Fantastical and Miracal show no ads. TimeTree and Business Calendar 2 show ads in their free versions.
Which calendar app shows the weather?
Among the apps here, Miracal (PRO) shows the forecast in the calendar. Google and Apple Calendar don't.
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