Alas, the Sunrise App's Dead—But Try These 7 Other Calendars

The crazy-powerful Mac calendar app lives on your iPhone and iPad as well. Sure, it's five dollars (on sale now for $3), but it's pretty great! It works with Google Calendar, Outlook, and Exchange, but what sets it apart is a slick design, and clever tricks like understanding natural-language event entries ("two o'clock picnic with the colonel" gets the job done). The only real snag is that it's iOS only, and you'll need to buy it separately for iPhone and iPad. ([iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fantastical-2-calendars-reminders/id718043190?mt=8))

Sorry, I know, this is an obvious pick. But you know what? It's also dependable, cross-platform, and free. If you use Gmail, it'll automatically pull in helpful information like upcoming flights. It's not a flashy choice, but it offers clean, easily digestible views of your upcoming events. Besides, maybe don't go looking for flashy from your calendar app in the first place. ([iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-calendar/id909319292?mt=8), [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.calendar&hl=en))

Another paid, iOS-only pick, but also another calendar app that's worth it. Calendars 5 has natural language and drag-and-drop support, integrates with your iPhone's Calendar and Reminders apps as well as Google Calendar, lets you fine-tune reminders, and looks good doing it. It's $7 (eep) but it's also universal, meaning one purchase covers you for iPhone and iPad alike. ([iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/app/calendars-5/id697927927?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4))

Let's get cross-platform! Cal is as solid an app as it is a name for a sporty uncle. If you use Any.do as a to-do list, then this is a no-brainer; it's the same developer, and the two integrate seamlessly. Even if not, though, Cal offers some clever tricks, like suggesting contacts to invite based on an event's name. Its design can be photo-heavy, but it's mostly clear and communicative. And it's free. ([iOS](http://hastrk3.com/serve?action=click&publisher_id=45634&site_id=44678&offer_id=270924), [Android](http://hastrk3.com/serve?action=click&publisher_id=45634&site_id=44396&offer_id=270424))