Looking for a Calendars by Readdle Alternative?
Written By The Aftertone Team
Why people leave Calendars by Readdle
Calendars by Readdle is a well-designed calendar app with good Google Calendar sync. Users who use it as a task management workaround eventually find the approach breaks down. No task layer, no focus tools, no productivity intelligence.
How to cancel Calendars by Readdle
Calendars by Readdle uses Apple in-app purchases. Cancel via App Store: go to your Apple ID, then Subscriptions, find Calendars 5 and cancel.
Go to Calendars by Readdle billing settings
What to look for in a Calendars by Readdle alternative
The right replacement depends on why Calendars by Readdle stopped working for you:
If you need better calendar integration. Look for a tool where tasks and calendar live in the same view — not two separate apps you have to manually sync.
If you need less manual overhead. Auto-scheduling (where the tool suggests a plan and you confirm it) cuts the time spent maintaining your system. Avoid tools that reschedule without your input.
If you need clearer output data. A weekly report that shows whether your protected time produced real work is more useful than a productivity score or a streak counter.
What Aftertone does differently
Aftertone syncs with Google Calendar and adds a proper task and planning layer on top. Tasks separate from events, time blocking as a first-class feature, and a weekly report on how your time was spent.
How to get your data out of Calendars by Readdle
Step 1. Calendars by Readdle syncs to Google Calendar or iCloud — your events are already in those accounts.
Step 2. Connect the same account to Aftertone and events appear immediately. No export needed.
If you used Readdle's task layer, copy those tasks and paste into Aftertone's Smart Capture.
How to set up Aftertone
2. Download Aftertone. Free 14-day trial at aftertone.io/get-started. No card required.
3. Connect Google Calendar. Your existing events pull in immediately. Your calendar and tasks are now in one view.
4. Plan your first week. Use Auto Plan to schedule your tasks. The weekly report will tell you at the end of the week whether it worked.
Full migration guide: aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool
Frequently asked questions
How do I cancel Calendars by Readdle?
Calendars by Readdle uses Apple in-app purchases. Cancel via App Store: go to your Apple ID, then Subscriptions, find Calendars 5 and cancel. Direct link: https://apps.apple.com/account/subscriptions
How do I export my data from Calendars by Readdle?
Most Calendars by Readdle data can be exported from Settings or as a CSV. Once exported, paste your task list into Aftertone's Smart Capture and it structures everything automatically. See aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool for a step-by-step guide.
Is there a free trial for Aftertone?
Yes. 14 days, no card required. Download at aftertone.io/get-started.
What does Aftertone do that Calendars by Readdle doesn't?
Aftertone syncs with Google Calendar and adds a proper task and planning layer on top. Tasks separate from events, time blocking as a first-class feature, and a weekly report on how your time was spent.
Try Aftertone free -- 14 days, no card required
See the full comparison: Aftertone vs Calendars by Readdle (2026)
