Google Calendar review

Google Calendar takes the top spot because it costs nothing and runs everywhere most people already are: in a web browser, on Android and in the iPhone app, all signed in with one Google account. Google's US App Store listing says the iPhone app can show Google Calendar events side by side with other calendars on the device, including Exchange and iCloud, so a work Exchange account and a personal Google calendar can sit in one view. Shared calendars let family, friends and colleagues view, add or modify events, and flight, hotel and restaurant confirmations from Gmail land on the calendar automatically. The limits show up for people with several accounts: Google describes Exchange and iCloud events as shown from calendars already on your device, so the merged view is a phone feature rather than a sync between services. There is also no time blocking or task scheduling beyond simple tasks, and some Gemini features in the app need a paid Google subscription.

Who it is for

people who already use Gmail or Android and want one free calendar on every device

Price

Free with a Google account; optional Google One storage plans from $1.99 per month on the US App Store.

Easily plan & schedule Free
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Free on the web, Android, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch with one Google account
• Shows Google events side by side with Exchange and iCloud calendars on an iPhone
• Shared calendars let family, friends and colleagues view, add or change events
• Month, week and day views with quick switching
• Flight, hotel, concert and restaurant reservations from Gmail are added to the calendar automatically

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Costs nothing for personal use
• Strength: Works on Android, iPhone and any web browser
• Strength: Shared calendars suit households and small teams
• Weakness: Google's listing describes Exchange and iCloud calendars as shown from accounts already on your device, not synced into Google
• Weakness: Some Gemini features in the iPhone app require a Google Workspace or Google One AI Premium subscription
• Weakness: No built-in task scheduling or time blocking beyond basic tasks

Key facts

• Price: Free
• Platforms: Web, Android, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
• Other calendars on iPhone: Exchange and iCloud shown side by side
• Sharing: Shared calendars with view, add or edit rights

Where it ranks

Google Calendar is No. 1 in our Best Calendar Apps verdict.