Calendar apps for Android compared
You can find out which calendar apps are best suited for your Android smartphone in this practical tip. We compare the Business Calendar 2, the aCalendar and the Google Calendar with each other.
The Business Calendar for Android
With Business Calendar 2, the developer is launching the second version of the successful business calendar. It has everything a good calendar needs to have: you can switch between several views and, thanks to chic widgets, you have even more overview on your home screen.
- You can choose between several views: multi-day view for up to 14 days, monthly and annual view, and view for individual appointments.
- Repeated appointments can be easily set. To find a day off even faster, you have a heat map in the year view that shows you how full a day is.
- Import / export function of calendar data in iCalendar format (.ics, .ical).
- Numerous widgets for the home screen give you the opportunity to customize your homescreen.
- Business Calendar 2 is available free of charge, whereby optional in-app purchases and a pro version are possible. For example, you will receive weather data in the calendar, create appointment templates, link contacts with your appointments and move appointments using drag-and-drop.
Good appointment management in the aCalendar
The aCalendar is particularly suitable for synchronizing multiple calendars. In this way you can coordinate your appointments with your colleagues and set new times together.
- With aCalendar you get good appointment management that offers multiple views. Another great feature is gesture control. You can switch to the week view by simply swiping over a specific week.
- There is a 4x4 widget for the homescreen so that your current appointments are displayed directly when the smartphone is unlocked.
- Up to 48 different colors are available for appointments. So don't confuse events.
- Appointments can be synchronized with other calendars - for example with Google Calendar. You can share your own appointments using the QR code.
- The paid version of the aCalendar costs 3.99 euros. You can get the free version here.
Standard on Android: Google Calendar
The last calendar in comparison comes from Google. The best way to use this calendar is with other Google services - for example, with GMail or Google Drive.
- Google Calendar also has multiple views.
- You will not only receive an appointment notification on your smartphone, but also in the "Google Chrome" browser on your computer and at GMail.
- Appointments can be synchronized with other calendars and can also be created and managed on other devices.
- You can invite contacts to appointments by email.
- The Google Calendar is available free of charge.
DigiCal - Calendar with added value
If you travel a lot and have appointments away, you will see added value especially with this calendar app.
- DigiCal not only convinces with its beautiful and easily adaptable material design, but also with other features.
- A feature is especially integrated for travelers: thanks to the GPS of your smartphone, you can see the distance to your next appointment. So you can wonderfully plan how much time you need to go there.
- Customizable widgets and intuitive operation complete the calendar app.
- In addition to the free version, you can get a plus version for an impressive 4.99 euros.
Which Android calendar is the best?
There is no clear winner in the comparison of the three calendar apps. All cover a certain area of use:
- If you like to share your appointments with others, you should opt for the aCalendar.
- You have complete control over your appointments - whether with a smartphone or computer - with the Google Calendar. You also get all the features here for free.
- With the Business Calendar you get a solid calendar with very convenient operation.
- The three calendars presented don't take much when it comes to features and operation. Choose the calendar app that best suits your needs.
This practical tip shows you how to delete your Google Calendar.
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