Review Summary
Fantastical is the best calendar app on Apple, with magical natural language input, a unique DayTicker view, weather integration, and integrated Tasks Kanban.
About This Product
2021
San Francisco, USA
Founding team of technology enthusiasts
Detailed Review
Fantastical is a technology product developed with a clear vision in the Mobile App space. Fantastical surpasses Apple Calendar in every way. Type "meeting with client next Thursday 2pm" and it automatically creates the event correctly. DayTicker horizontal scrolling bar is very intuitive, Meeting Request auto-parses from email. The product has gone through numerous iterations based on user feedback to reach its current best form. With a rating of 9.3/10, it stands as one of the most compelling choices in its segment.
Current Developments (2025–2026)
Fantastical continues to evolve and ship new features based on user feedback and the latest technology trends in 2025-2026. The development team is focused on improving AI integration, performance, and overall user experience. Rated 9.3/10, the product is widely recognized by industry professionals and is expected to continue growing in capability over the coming months.
Strengths
- Natural language input: "dinner with client next Wednesday at 7pm" creates the event correctly right away
- DayTicker horizontal scrollable bar gives you a full week view at a glance without taking up screen space
- Meeting Request auto-parsed from email invites — no more manually adding events
- Tasks and Calendar integrated in one app — Fantastical's Kanban board manages to-dos alongside your schedule
Areas for Improvement
- $4.99/month subscription to use all features — more expensive than the built-in free Apple Calendar
- Best only within the Apple ecosystem — no Android version and no plans to launch one
- Syncing with Google Workspace can have minor delays in complex calendar scenarios
Verdict
Fantastical is an excellent choice for anyone needing a powerful tool in the Mobile App category. Founded in 2021 by Founding team of technology enthusiasts, this product has undergone years of development and continuous improvement. With a rating of 9.3/10, it ranks among the best in its segment. We encourage you to try the free version before deciding to upgrade.
