Comparing the Top 5 Calendar Apps for Android
In the previous few years, we’ve stopped looking at printed calendars! One reason why we do that is those powerful apps that go beyond the limits of print. You can know about personal events ahead, your daily agenda, birthdays and whatnot. You’d even receive on-time notifications about the events.
To get the best out of calendar apps, you need to choose the best. For Android, there are many calendar apps, but only a few worth noting ones. So, if you are confused about picking one from the list, you’re in the right place. Here, we’d have an in-depth comparison between top 5 Calendar Apps for Android. (see table at the end)
So, we’ll be comparing major features like User Interface, features, etc., especially against those of Google Calendar. Shall we start?
Top 5 Calendar Apps for Android
#1 Google Calendar
Google Calendar is the official Android calendar app from Google. If you’re using a stock-Android device, you will have this app as your default calendar. While it has been praised as a minimalistic calendar app, Google Calendar has its own limitations. By the way, if don’t have stock Android, you can get the app from Google Play Store.
You don’t have many options to customize the way Google Calender looks or work.Features are quite limited, especially when compared to others in the list.
Bottom Line: Google Calendar is a minimal Calendar app. You can get basic features and better integration with Google services.
#2 Business Calendar 2
Bottom Line:Apart from a rich UI, Business Calendar 2 has business-oriented features too. you’re able to easily manage multiple accounts within a centralized interface.
#3 SolCalendar
SolCalendar is another Android calendar app that makes sense for hybrid users. It offers an appropriate blend of features, User Interface, and support for flexibility. SolCalendar is also one of the most praised Android calendar application and is referred to as an impressive alternative to Google Calendar.
Bottom Line:SolCalendar is an effective, feature-rich calendar app. It’s a worthwhile alternative to Google Calendar, as it has a simple UI and a lot of features.
#4 DigiCal
DigiCal is a colorful, feature-rich Android calendar app, which is also suitable for professional users. It’s a combination of many features we found in earlier options. If you want a short answer, DigiCal is like having Google Calendar on some steroids. Don’t be confused if you are reminded of Google Calendar while using it. Despite the UI similarity, DigiCal is a lot different from others.
Bottom Line:DigiCal offers a bunch of features and useful widgets. And, the User Interface is just excellent — thanks to the Material Design philosophy in use.
Cal is another way of arranging your events and agenda. It’s a free Android calendar app, developed by Any.do. So, this will work better if you are using Any.Do for managing your to-dos and all. Instead of the default calendar style, Cal takes a different approach. It shows you the agenda with beautiful backgrounds and all. It’s pretty minimalistic, and you don’t have many features either.
Bottom Line:Cal can’t be your primary calendar app. However, it’s surely a worthy extension for those who need better management of events and agenda.
Comparison Table
Wrapping Up
So, we have compared the five best Calendar apps for Android! Both the advantages and disadvantages are discussed, and you can choose the best from a list.
For instance, if you like Material Design but need more features, you can go for DigiCal. On the other hand, SolCalendar is for a custom-design. In another scenario, if you give importance to Google Services like Gmail and integration, it’s better to stick onto Google Calendar. There, however, you’ll miss a lot of features.
Abhijith N Arjunan
Abhijith N Arjunan is a Freelance Content Writer from Kerala. But when he’s not writing about technology, he is interested in Food and pop culture.
