# Minimal Calendar: Minimal Cal — Maximum clarity

> A minimalist calendar app prioritizing clarity, speed, and essential features. (iPhone/iPad app by Rationale Design LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-calendar-minimal-cal/id1437198666 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rationale Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353180648)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 334 App Store ratings · 59 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany)
- Released: 2018-11-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-calendar-minimal-cal/id1437198666/reviews.md

## What is Minimal Calendar?

We wanted a focused, beautiful, and clear calendar experience. Something less that can be more inspiring to use daily. Meet Minimal Calendar. 

With its design and features, we focused only on the basics, done smart and straightforward. Navigation, event creation, editing, and all functions are uncluttered, easy, and fast. 

Minimal Calendar integrates with Apple iCloud, Google, Exchange, and all iOS supported calendars

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us. We'll be happy to help.

## Key features

- Focused and beautiful design
- Uncluttered navigation
- Fast event creation and editing
- Integrates with iCloud, Google, Exchange
- iOS supported calendar integration

## Chart rankings

- #197 in Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

## What do users think of Minimal Calendar?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Clean, minimalist interface design
- 👁️ Easy to view calendar at a glance
- ✨ Beautifully designed aesthetic
- 🎯 Simple and intuitive navigation
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance
- 🔄 Seamless calendar syncing
- 📱 Uncluttered, distraction-free experience
- 💰 Good value for one-time cost
- 🎨 Excellent typography and visual design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- ❌ Poor integration with Apple Calendar/iCloud
- 📱 No iPad version available
- 🔌 Missing widget support
- ✂️ Event titles get cut off without wrapping
- 🔍 Limited search and location functionality
- ⚙️ Lacks customization options
- 📅 No month-at-a-glance view
- 🌍 No timezone support
- 🔔 Limited alert options (only one alert per event)
- 📊 No color-coding for different calendars
- 🔗 Unreliable event update synchronization
- 📱 Poor optimization for smaller screens (iPhone SE)
- 🗓️ Week starts on Monday only (no Sunday option)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup (iOS 16)
- 100% reproducible crashes during use
- Cannot edit events on iPhone XR with Google Calendar
- App crashes when setting alerts on all-day events
- Calendar view fast-forwards by almost a month
- Events not syncing properly with Apple Calendar
- Event changes from invites don't carry over
- App crashes with iOS 13
- Cannot add events to calendar (reported by multiple users)
- Font size rendering issues causing busy appearance

**Most requested features**

- Widget support for home screen
- iPad and macOS versions
- Apple Calendar integration improvements
- Google Calendar sharing support
- Multiple alert options per event
- Timezone support for scheduling across regions
- Month-at-a-glance view
- Sunday-Saturday week view option
- Event title text wrapping
- Location display and Google Maps integration
- Color-coding for different calendars
- Visual indicators for days with events
- Biweekly event repetition option
- 15-minute alert option
- App icon showing current date
- Customizable font size
- Shared calendar viewing
- Full-screen event details
- Custom alert time options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 59)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-calendar-minimal-cal/id1437198666/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Much easier to see my busy day at a glance

*2023-09-24*

My calendar is jam packed and this gives me a clean look at a glance. Also, I am constantly trying to stay one step ahead of my hip kids- now they think I’m so cool with this calendar!

### 3/5 — looks great but keeps crashing

*2023-06-28, version 1.0.11*

unfortunately the app crashes (100% reproducible)

would be 5/5 otherwise

### 1/5 — Crash on start

*2022-09-16, version 1.0.10*

The App crashes on start under IOS 16

1 star for now and back to 4 stars when it is updated. 

Great App when it works and well.. Useless when it can’ t Load.

### 2/5 — No iPad version

*2022-05-24, version 1.0.10*

Give me the option to integrate with apple’s calendar or not. Also why is there no iPad app for this.

### 5/5 — Simple, dependable, and high quality

*2021-10-27*

I've tried dozens of calendar apps and I've always been put off by the unnecessary amount of parameters. Minimal Cal forgoes the overwhelming UI and provides a simple, high functioning interface. By far my favorite calendar app and WELL WORTH the one-time cost.

### 2/5 — Design gut, handling schlecht

*2020-06-06*

Das Design ist unschlagbar schön, erinnert mich irgendwie an 60er Jahre Schweden. Aber so simpel der Kalender ist, es fehlt leider eine direkte Übersicht „das sind deine Termine heute“, ohne erst auf den entsprechenden Tag klicken zu müssen. Minimal schön und gut, aber manchmal sind etwas mehr Funktionen doch echt etwas mehr. War die 3,50€ auf keinen Fall wert. Leider, weil das Design wirklich echt superschön ist. Die Sterne sind auch nur für‘s Design.

### 1/5 — No widget

*2020-01-15, version 1.0.8*

No point in using if there is no widget.

### 4/5 — Nice

*2019-11-22, version 1.0.7*

Beautifully designed, except for the app icon which is cluttered and ugly. Instead it should be just todays date.

### 3/5 — Ios13 bugs

*2019-09-20, version 1.0.5*

Massive bugs now that ios13 is out. You planning an update for this?

### 5/5 — sehr übersichtlich

*2019-09-10*

sehr übersichtlich! gutes kleines Programm

## Frequently asked questions about Minimal Calendar

### What does Minimal Calendar do?

Minimal Calendar offers a focused, beautiful, and clear calendar experience. It prioritizes essential functions like navigation, event creation, and editing with an uncluttered and fast interface.

### What are the key features of Minimal Calendar?

Key features include a focused and beautiful design, uncluttered navigation, and fast event creation and editing. It also seamlessly integrates with Apple iCloud, Google, Exchange, and other iOS supported calendars.

### Is Minimal Calendar free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, Minimal Calendar is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What calendars does Minimal Calendar integrate with?

The app integrates with major calendar services including Apple iCloud, Google Calendar, and Microsoft Exchange. It also supports all other iOS supported calendars.

### Who is Minimal Calendar designed for?

This app is designed for users who desire a focused, beautiful, and clear calendar experience. It's ideal for those who find traditional calendars cluttered and want a more inspiring and straightforward way to manage their schedule.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.14 — 2025-03-11

Bug fixes.

### 1.0.12 — 2024-11-13

Dark mode app icon

### 1.0.11 — 2022-09-21

Updated for iOS 16 stability

### 1.0.10 — 2020-10-16

Bug fixes and improvements. As always, send us any feedback or requests to hello@minimalcalendar.com

### 1.0.9 — 2020-10-13

Bug fixes and improvements. As always, send us any feedback or requests to hello@minimalcalendar.com

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