Apple Calendar
The calendar built into macOS, iOS and iPadOS, synced through iCloud and other accounts.
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About Apple Calendar
Apple Calendar is the free calendar app that ships with every Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. It pulls together iCloud, Google, Exchange and other CalDAV accounts into one view, lets you create separate colour-coded calendars for different parts of life, share calendars with family and send or accept invitations. Recent versions show scheduled reminders alongside events, support Siri suggestions from Mail and Messages, display holidays and birthdays, and offer Chinese, Hebrew and Islamic lunar calendars. A web version exists at iCloud.com for when you're away from your devices. It is free and needs no setup if you already use iCloud. The downsides are the limits of a built-in app: no natural-language power features, no booking links, basic time-zone and task handling, and no apps for Android or Windows beyond the browser. Many Apple users stick with it for its simplicity and add a more capable client from this list when they need more.
Best for: Apple device owners who want a simple free calendar that syncs through iCloud.
Pros and cons
What works
- Free and preinstalled on Apple devices
- Combines iCloud, Google and Exchange accounts
- Shows reminders alongside events
Why people leave
- No native Android or Windows app
- No scheduling links or advanced natural-language input
- Basic task and time-zone features
Top Apple Calendar alternatives
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Fantastical66.5Natural-language input, tasks and scheduling links on the same Apple platforms.
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BusyCal62.6A one-time-purchase power calendar for Mac and iOS with richer views.
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Calendars by Readdle59.6A free iPhone calendar with tasks and a cleaner day view.
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Google Calendar57.2Works on Android and the web too, for mixed-device households.
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Itsycal55.3A free menu bar companion that shows Apple Calendar events at a click.
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Apple Calendar: common questions
Is Apple Calendar free?
Yes, Apple Calendar is free to use.
Is Apple Calendar open source?
No, Apple Calendar is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Itsycal and Proton Calendar.
What platforms does Apple Calendar run on?
Apple Calendar is available for macOS, iOS and Web.
What are the best alternatives to Apple Calendar?
The highest-ranked Apple Calendar alternatives right now are Fantastical, BusyCal and Calendars by Readdle. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.