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TapCal vs Fantastical: which calendar fits your day?
Looking for a Fantastical alternative for iPhone or iPad? TapCal brings your month, daily events and reminders into one beautifully customisable calendar, with flexible widgets that keep your plans in sight. Compare the features below to see how TapCal fits your day.
| Compare | TapCal | Fantastical |
|---|---|---|
| Month view | Month grid and selected-day list | Configurable month view |
| Widgets | Month/week, lists, agenda, heat map, countdown and more | Calendar, event list and other widgets |
| Personalisation | Separate app and widget themes; font choices | Appearance and calendar-view settings |
| Events and tasks | Events and Apple Reminders together | Events and tasks, including Apple Reminders |
| Availability | iPhone and iPad; free and Pro | Broader platform support; free and Premium |
A focused comparison of TapCal and Fantastical; details and plans may change. Sources checked 8 November 2026.
Month view and widgets
TapCal combines a month grid with a selected-day list, and offers month/week, list, agenda, heat map, Month & List and countdown widget layouts. Fantastical also offers configurable month views and widgets, including calendar and event-list options. Compare the layouts on your own Home Screen: the amount you can comfortably read matters more than a widget count.
Make the calendar feel like yours
TapCal lets you configure app and widget appearances separately, with day and night choices. System and OpenDyslexic are free font choices; Pro adds custom colours, premium presets and more fonts. Fantastical also has appearance settings, so the choice comes down to the controls and look you prefer.
Events, reminders and scheduling
TapCal brings events and Apple Reminders together, with free manual Quick Add and reusable templates. Pro adds recognition of supported date and time phrases. Fantastical also supports tasks and natural-language entry.
Platforms and cost
TapCal is designed for iPhone and iPad. Its free tier includes core calendar planning, reminders, Quick Add and base widgets; optional Pro subscriptions and a lifetime purchase unlock extra customisation and features. Fantastical also offers free and Premium tiers and supports additional platforms.
Comparison information
Competitor details were checked against official product information on 8 November 2026. TapCal publishes this guide.
- Fantastical features
- Fantastical iOS settings
- Flexibits plans
Your month in view. Your day in reach.
Try TapCal on iPhone and iPad. Core planning and widgets are free, with optional Pro features.
Download on the App Store