Gone are the days where you need to keep track of your various upcoming events with a pen and piece of paper. There are a slew of calendar apps available on the Play Store, and Google’s integration makes it easy for you or your acquaintances to send invitations that will live and remind you on your mobile calendar.

While the Play Store is flooded with a boatload of different calendar applications, we’re taking a look at some of the best options that won’t waste your precious time.

Today Calendar

Stock calendar apps  deare notoriously bad. This sucks, because calendars are incredibly important for staying organized. Upgrade your calendar experience with Today Calendar. Today Calendar sets itself apart from the competition by being the only calendar app to combine high functionality with stunning aesthetics. It takes the stock experience to the next level.

DOWNLOAD: Today Calendar

  • Price: Free
  • In-app purchases: No
  • Rating: 4.2/5
  • Installs: 1M – 5M

Google Calendar

How could we mention calendar applications without taking time to look at Google’s stock option. The app is already loaded on a myriad of Android devices, and will keep track of your events just fine. There are no in-app purchases, and there is easy integration with things such as Google Tasks so you can have everything housed in just one app.

DOWNLOAD: Google Calendar

  • Price: Free
  • In-app purchases: No
  • Rating: 4.2/5
  • Installs: 500M – 1B

aCalendar

aCalendar is one of those apps that is constantly updated with new features and updated UI changes. The app includes just about every feature that you could imagine, and of course, supports Google account integration. There are also extra features including the ability to create a QR or NFC barcode to quickly share events.

DOWNLOAD: aCalendar

  • Price: Free
  • In-app purchases: Yes
  • Rating: 4.4/5
  • Installs: 10M – 50M

Business Calendar 2

Business Calendar 2 is likely for those who love customization, as the app includes more than 20 different themes to pick and choose from. This will be great to help differentiate your different calendars and events, which will ensure that you never miss an event again.

DOWNLOAD: Business Calendar 2

  • Price: Free
  • In-app purchases: Yes
  • Rating: 4.6/5
  • Installs: 1M – 5M

DigiCal Calendar

DigiCal has one of the most beautiful designs on the list, and recently experienced a UI overhaul to provide a better overall experience. The app includes six different widgets to throw on your various home screens, if that floats your boat, but also will show off the weather for the day so you can plan accordingly.

DOWNLOAD: DigiCal

  • Price: Free
  • In-app purchases: No
  • Rating: 4.3/5
  • Installs: 1M – 5M

Simple Calendar

Simple Calendar is just that – simple. You can enter your various events, select which calendars the events belong to, and then get an agenda view of your schedule. There is also an overview feed which lets you look at the various months so you can see which day of the week Friday the 13th falls on.

DOWNLOAD: Simple Calendar

  • Price: Free
  • In-app purchases: No
  • Rating: 4.3/5
  • Installs: 500K – 1M

TimeTree

TimeTree is a unique calendar and agenda application because it’s designed to be shared with families or work. This will provide easy ways to share events with your loved ones, or for your boss to let you know about a last-minute meeting that you will need to attend.

DOWNLOAD: TimeTree

  • Price: Free
  • In-app purchases: No
  • Rating: 4.6/5
  • Installs: 1M – 5M

Informant 5

Informant 5 is one of those options that may not be visually appealing, but has been super reliable for quite a long time. The app includes the ability to sync with you Google account, but you can also create sub-tasks within various events. This will ensure that you get everything taken care of in a timely manner, and won’t forget something after the fact.

DOWNLOAD: Informant 5

  • Price: Free
  • In-app purchases: Yes
  • Rating: 4.3/5
  • Installs: 50K – 100K

Shift.Cal

Shift.Cal is obviously geared towards those who live in a world of shifts. You can customize the different “shifts” with the specific times that you will be working, and then add the shifts onto the proper days on your calendar. These shifts are also color-coded, so you can get a quick glimpse at when you have to work next.

DOWNLOAD: Shift.Cal

  • Price: Free
  • In-app purchases: No
  • Rating: 4.1/5
  • Installs: 50K – 100K

My Study Life

The final option here is geared towards students, and that comes from ‘My Study Life’. Not only can you keep a schedule for all of your various classes, but you can also keep track of your tasks or assignments that are due for your classes. The app is free and does not require any in-app purchases, so you won’t have to spend a dime to keep track of your life.

DOWNLOAD: My Study Life

  • Price: Free
  • In-app purchases: No
  • Rating: 4.3/5
  • Installs: 1M – 5M

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