BusyCal
BusyCal is a powerful and customizable calendar application designed for macOS and iOS users.
Our verdict
Who it's for
The professional calendar app for Mac and iOS that works so you don't have to.
Who should look elsewhere
Paid software, no free tier beyond trial
Pros
- +Extremely customizable to fit individual preferences
- +Robust feature set for advanced scheduling and organization
- +Seamless integration with Apple's Reminders app
- +Simplifies complex tasks like time zone management and travel planning
- +Intuitive natural language input for quick event creation
Cons
- −Paid software, no free tier beyond trial
- −Primarily focused on Apple ecosystems (macOS, iOS)
Key features
- ✓Multiple calendar views (Day, Week, Month, Year Planner, List)
- ✓Customizable appearance settings (fonts, colors, density)
- ✓Event countdowns and count-ups
- ✓Calendar Sets for grouping and toggling calendars
- ✓Smart Filters for complex search and view settings
- ✓Event suggestions based on past entries
- ✓Integrated task management with Reminders app sync
- ✓Favorite Time Zones for simplified time management
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BusyCal + BusyContacts Complete Productivity Bundle (New Customers) | $79.99 | month | Perpetual license; All updates, improvements, and new features until 2 August, 2027 |
| BusyCal (New Customers) | $49.99 | month | Perpetual license; Advanced Calendar Management; Requires macOS 11.0+ |
| BusyContacts (New Customers) | $49.99 | month | Perpetual license; Powerful Contact Management; Requires macOS 12.0+ |
| BusyCal iOS (New Customers) | $9.99 | month | Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch; Requires iOS 15.0+; One-time purchase |
| BusyCal Renewal | $39.99 | month | Latest Version + additional 18 months of updates included; Requires macOS 11.0+ |
| BusyContacts Renewal | $39.99 | month | Latest Version + additional 18 months of updates included; Requires macOS 12.0+ |
| BusyCal Sidegrade (if you own BusyContacts) | $29.99 | month | Requires macOS 11.0+; Discounted pricing for existing customers |
| BusyContacts Sidegrade (if you own BusyCal) | $29.99 | month | Requires macOS 12.0+; Discounted pricing for existing customers |
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