BusyCal: Calendar & Tasks

4.7
iOSApp Store

What it actually doesBusyCal is a powerful calendar with integrated to-do list, synchronization support (iCloud, Google, Exchange), widgets, and natural language input; current for macOS, but the iOS version lags in features and stability.

55%Marketing ≈ reality60%Stability

Actually does

  • Calendar70% of reviews
  • Task management30% of reviews
  • Cloud sync40% of reviews
  • Sync across devices30% of reviews
  • One-time purchase(bonus)40% of reviews

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • Создание событий на естественном языке
  • Widgets
  • iOS widgets
  • Интеграция с картами (Apple Maps и Google Maps), поддержка геолокации
  • Time tracking
  • Reminders
  • Recurring Tasks
  • Защита паролем для календарей и наборов
  • Dark mode
  • Журнал (дневник) с повторяющимися записями

Common complaints

  • iOS version lagging: no widgets, filters, iOS 15+ support30% of mentions

    «There aren't even widgets, which it seems any app should have by now. Can't use it on iPhone - there aren't even widgets, let alone support for new iOS 15 features.»

  • Complex interface with too much unnecessary information, key events get lost15% of mentions

    «The interface is cluttered, too much unnecessary information is displayed on the calendar, and as a result the most important thing gets lost - scheduled meetings.»

  • Complex event creation process: no quick access to change time10% of mentions

    «When creating an event, no time panel pops up. I have to tap many times to get to changing the event time.»

  • No Russian localization15% of mentions

    «Please add Russian language support.»

  • Issues with Google Calendar and Apple ID authorization10% of mentions

    «To connect google-calendar, they require you to authorize in a browser they wrote themselves. Not secure. Apple ID doesn't connect. Says the password is incorrect.»

What people praise

  • One-time purchase with no subscriptions

    «One-time purchase, no subscriptions, worth every penny. And god bless developers who keep a single purchase licenses without subscriptions!»

  • Many features and settings, very flexible

    «How conveniently everything is done, so many settings, synchronization, widget on the watch - excellent.»

  • macOS version is stable and convenient (for many years)

    «I was using this app for almost one year, and I really LOVE it. I use the Mac OS version and on iPhone! Very convenient. I've been using the macOS version for several years - very convenient.»

  • Support for CalDAV and multiple synchronization services

    «It works with CalDAV, thanks»

  • Good synchronization between Mac and iOS

    «Best decision ever. I use it on my laptop and on my iPhone! Very convenient.»

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