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Best free calendar apps for iPhone (2026)
Every pick is listed under Calendar in our directory, runs on iPhone and iPad and is completely free or has a free plan. We rank them by our rating and popularity, then favour tools made mainly for calendar and apps built for iPhone.
Short answer
The best free calendar apps for iPhone are Google Calendar, Routine and Structured, the top three of 8 matches in our directory. 2 of the 8 picks are completely free and the other 6 have a free plan.
Updated
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At a glance
Counted from the top 8 picks, except the total.
- Matching tools
- 8
- Completely free
- 2
- Open source
- 0
- Work offline
- 0
- Native apps
- 1
Comparison table
“Free plan” means a free tier with paid upgrades. A dash in Licence means our directory does not list the tool as open source.
| # | Name | Pricing | Platforms | Licence | Why pick it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google Calendar | Free | Web, iOS, Android | — | The dependable default for time blocking. |
| 2 | Routine | Free plan | macOS, Windows, Web, iOS, Android | — | The all-in-one workspace for your time. |
| 3 | Structured | Free plan | iOS, Android, Web | — | A visual daily planner that lays your tasks and events on one timeline, free to start. |
| 4 | Calendly | Free plan | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome | — | Share one link and let people book time that actually works. |
| 5 | Cron / Notion Calendar | Free | macOS, Windows, Web, iOS | — | A fast, keyboard-driven calendar for busy weeks. |
| 6 | Amie | Free plan | Web, macOS, iOS | — | A calendar, task list and inbox merged into one clean app. |
| 7 | Any.do | Free plan | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Chrome | — | Keep life organized. |
| 8 | Zoho Bookings | Free plan | Web, iOS, Android | — | Appointment scheduling with a forever-free plan for solo users. |
Why each pick made the list
Every reason is taken from the tool's own listing: its categories, platforms, features, rating and pricing.
Our top iPhone pick, rated 4.5/5. Calendar is its main purpose in our directory. Runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Web and Android. Its listing says it syncs through the cloud and is easy to pick up.
Watch out for: Basic task features
Number 2 of 8 for iPhone, rated 4.4/5. Calendar is its main purpose in our directory. Runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on macOS, Windows, Web and Android. Its listing says it has AI features.
Watch out for: Can feel overwhelming initially due to the breadth of features
Number 3 of 8 for iPhone, rated 4.5/5. Listed mainly under Time Management, it also covers calendar. A mobile app that runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Android and Web. Its listing says it syncs through the cloud, has AI features and is easy to pick up.
Watch out for: Auto-scheduling is not as hands-off as Motion's
Number 4 of 8 for iPhone, rated 4.6/5, the highest here. Listed mainly under Scheduling, it also covers calendar. Runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Web, Android and Chrome. Its listing says it is easy to pick up.
Watch out for: Advanced routing needs a paid plan
Number 5 of 8 for iPhone, rated 4.5/5. Calendar is its main purpose in our directory. Runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on macOS, Windows and Web. Its listing says it syncs through the cloud and is easy to pick up.
Watch out for: Google Calendar centric
Number 6 of 8 for iPhone, rated 4.4/5. Calendar is its main purpose in our directory. Runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Web and macOS. Its listing says it syncs through the cloud, has AI features and is easy to pick up.
Watch out for: Ecosystem leans Apple
Number 7 of 8 for iPhone, rated 4.0/5. Listed mainly under Task Management, it also covers calendar. Runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Web, Android, macOS, Windows and 1 more platform. Its listing says it syncs through the cloud and is easy to pick up.
Watch out for: Some advanced features are locked behind a paid subscription.
Number 8 of 8 for iPhone, rated 4.3/5. Listed mainly under Scheduling, it also covers calendar. Runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Web and Android. Its listing says it is easy to pick up.
Watch out for: Free plan is for a single user
Running these on iPhone
Counted from each pick's listing type and platforms.
- By listing type, the 8 iPhone picks are 5 web apps (Google Calendar, Calendly, Amie, Any.do and 1 other), 2 desktop apps (Routine and Cron / Notion Calendar) and 1 mobile app (Structured).
- 1 of 8 are apps you install on iPhone and iPad; the other 7 are web or cloud tools listed for iPhone.
- Every iPhone pick here also runs somewhere else. Any.do reaches furthest, on 5 other platforms besides iPhone.
- 4 of 8 also run on a Mac, so the same tool can follow you between iPhone and Mac; Google Calendar, Structured, Calendly and Zoho Bookings do not.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best free calendar app for iPhone?
- Google Calendar is our first pick. The dependable default for time blocking. Yes. Google Calendar is free to use.
- Are these calendar apps really free?
- Yes, every pick is free to start. Google Calendar and Cron / Notion Calendar are completely free. Routine, Structured, Calendly, Amie and 2 others have free plans with paid upgrades.
- Which of these calendar apps are open source?
- None of the picks on this page is tagged open source in our directory.
- Which ones work offline on iPhone and iPad?
- None of the picks here is listed as working offline, so expect to need an internet connection.
- Which are easiest for beginners?
- Google Calendar, Structured and Calendly are rated beginner-friendly, along with 4 other picks. 1 pick takes more time to learn.
- How many free calendar apps for iPhone are in the directory?
- 8 match right now, and all of them are on this page. New tools are added as they are checked.
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