DigiCal
ActiveOverview
DigiCal is a calendar application for Android that syncs with Google Calendar, Outlook.com, and Exchange servers to display and manage appointments. It provides multiple views including day, week, agenda, month, list, and year, along with customizable widgets and integrated weather forecasts. The app targets Android users seeking a flexible interface for daily planning on smartphones and tablets.
Key Features
- Calendar Syncing - Syncs with Google Calendar, Outlook.com, and Exchange servers.
- Multiple Views - Offers day, week, agenda, month, text month, list, and year views in portrait and landscape modes.
- Customizable Widgets - Widgets for home screen display events from selected calendars.
- Weather Integration - Includes weather forecasts in widgets.
- Holo Light Theme - Follows Android Holo Light theme for clean interface on Android 2.2 and higher.
- Calendar Selection - Users select specific calendars (e.g., holiday, work) to display in app and widgets.
- Planner Views - Supports scheduling appointments across various planner views.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| DigiCal Calendar | Free | Basic calendar views, syncing with Google Calendar, Outlook, Exchange. |
| DigiCal+ Calendar | Paid upgrade | Advanced features, widgets, weather integration; exact price not specified in sources. |
Platforms & Requirements
DigiCal runs on Android devices version 2.2 and higher, including smartphones and tablets. It follows the Android Holo Light theme for compatibility. No information on minimum hardware requirements or platform-specific limitations.
Integrations & Ecosystem
- Google Calendar
- Outlook.com
- Exchange
- Calendar widgets
- Weather forecasts
- Zendesk support
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| Google Calendar | Native Android app with broader cross-platform support but fewer customizable widgets. |
| Business Calendar | Similar Android calendar with advanced task integration but different view options. |
| aCalendar | Android-focused with material design and widget customization, lacks weather integration. |
| Month Calendar | Emphasizes monthly views with color coding, less emphasis on agenda and list views. |
Reputation
DigiCal is recognized for its flexibility and customization, praised by Lifehacker as one of the most flexible calendars and by Android Headlines as feature-packed. Users appreciate the multiple views and syncing capabilities. Some third-party sites call it the best family calendar app, though official sources do not emphasize family use. Support is available via email at digical@digibites.nl.
Sources (8)
- https://digibites.nl
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-Pu-674ojI
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.digibites.calendarplus
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.digibites.calendar&hl=en_US
- https://digibites.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/200424421-Getting-started-guide
- https://digibites.nl/digical/faq
- https://netvorker.com/profile/digical
- https://www.digical.com/support/