aCalendar
ActiveOverview
aCalendar is an Android calendar app that provides intuitive views for day, week, and month planning, with event creation, reminders, and custom views. It integrates with Google Calendar and offers a free version alongside a paid upgrade for advanced features. Developed by Tapir Apps since 2011, it includes a store for calendar content like holidays and sports schedules.12
Key Features
- Intuitive Views - Displays day, week, and month calendars for easy time management.
- Google Calendar Integration - Syncs seamlessly with Google Calendar for event access.
- Event Creation and Reminders - Supports creating events with customizable reminders.
- Custom Views - Allows users to personalize calendar displays.
- Task Management - Available in paid version for organizing tasks.
- Ad-free Experience - Paid upgrade removes advertisements.
- Calendar Store - Provides additional content like holidays, sports, and finance calendars.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Basic calendar views, Google Calendar integration, ads. |
| aCalendar+ | Paid upgrade | Ad-free, task management, advanced customization. |
Platforms & Requirements
Runs exclusively on Android devices via Google Play Store. No specified minimum requirements in sources; compatible with phones and tablets. Lacks standalone calendar capability, relying on integration with other calendars like Google.12
Integrations & Ecosystem
- Google Calendar
- aCalendar Store (holidays, sports, school holidays, finance, name days)
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| Google Calendar | Native Android app with broader cross-platform support and standalone functionality. |
| Business Calendar | Similar Android calendar with more widget options but different UI focus. |
| DigiCal | Android calendar emphasizing customizable themes and dashboards. |
Reputation
aCalendar is praised for its intuitive interface and effective Google Calendar integration, with users appreciating its views and reliability over years.124 Criticisms include dependency on external calendars, preventing standalone use, and periodic ad presence in the free version.2 Tapir Apps gains positive note for environmental donations from revenue.1