# Best Calendar Apps for iPhone and iPad in 2026

Source: https://listme.name/best/calendar-apps/ios

Calendar apps differ on where events are stored, which devices they run on and whether they plan tasks as well as meetings. This ranking favors free personal use and cross-device reach, then privacy and planning features.

## 1. Google Calendar (score 93.0)

Works in any browser and on Android and iOS, with sharing and appointment booking included. Events need a Google Account, and there is no installed desktop app, unlike Apple Calendar or Outlook.

- Best for: Shared personal and family calendars across devices
- Free plan, paid upgrades | Web, iOS, Android
- Website: https://calendar.google.com/
- Page: https://listme.name/software/google-calendar

## 2. Calendar (score 91.0)

Built into macOS and iOS and syncs iCloud and Google accounts with no extra install. It runs only on Apple devices, and its scheduling tools are simpler than Fantastical's.

- Best for: Apple users who want a built-in calendar
- Free | macOS, iOS
- Website: https://support.apple.com/guide/calendar/welcome/mac
- Page: https://listme.name/software/apple-calendar

## 3. Outlook (score 89.0)

A full mail, calendar and tasks client on Windows and Mac, with delegate access and Copilot help. It is most useful when email also lives in Outlook, and its calendar alone is less focused than Fantastical.

- Best for: Email and calendar in one workplace app
- Free plan, paid upgrades | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web
- Website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/outlook/email-and-calendar-software-microsoft-outlook
- Page: https://listme.name/software/microsoft-outlook

## 4. Fantastical (score 87.5)

Natural-language entry and a polished day-to-year view on Mac and iPhone, with a free plan. Scheduling and other extras need Premium, and there is no Windows or Android app.

- Best for: Polished personal planning on Mac and iPhone
- Free plan, paid upgrades | macOS, iOS
- Website: https://flexibits.com/fantastical
- Page: https://listme.name/software/fantastical

## 5. Proton Calendar (score 85.5)

A calendar from the Proton privacy suite, with apps on six systems and a free account. It has fewer third-party integrations than Google Calendar, so it suits people who put privacy first.

- Best for: Privacy-focused calendars inside Proton's suite
- Free plan, paid upgrades | iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, Web
- Website: https://proton.me/calendar
- Page: https://listme.name/software/proton-calendar

## 6. BusyCal (score 83.5)

A Mac-first calendar with tasks, sticky notes and a year planner, sold as a one-time license after a free trial. It runs on fewer platforms than Apple Calendar or Google Calendar, and it costs money after the 14-day trial.

- Best for: Mac users who want tasks and a planner inside the calendar
- One-time purchase | macOS, iOS, iPadOS
- Website: https://www.busymac.com/
- Page: https://listme.name/software/busycal

## 7. Notion Calendar (score 78.0)

A free calendar that puts Google Calendar events next to Notion pages and databases on desktop and phones. It is the pick for Notion users, and it adds less to the calendar than the dedicated apps above.

- Best for: Calendar for people who plan work in Notion
- Free | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
- Website: https://www.notion.com/product/calendar
- Page: https://listme.name/software/notion-calendar

## 8. Teamup (score 74.5)

Teamup is a shared calendar for teams, with a free plan for up to five users, 12 views and nine access levels. It suits shared schedules more than personal planning, so it ranks below Google Calendar and Fantastical.

- Best for: Shared schedules for teams and resource bookings
- Free plan, paid upgrades | Web, iOS, Android
- Website: https://www.teamup.com/
- Page: https://listme.name/software/teamup

## 9. Zoho Calendar (score 72.5)

A browser calendar from Zoho with mobile apps, event invitations and resource booking. It is free for individuals and teams, but it is plainer than the native apps in this list and suits browser-first teams.

- Best for: Browser-based team calendars with room booking
- Free | Web, iOS, Android
- Website: https://www.zoho.com/calendar/
- Page: https://listme.name/software/zoho-calendar