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Best Group Planner Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 250+ group planner apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Group Planner Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Howbout: shared calendarHowbout: shared calendarFree4.8★ (49K)NoYesAug 2026
2knode: Group Plannerknode: Group PlannerFree5.0★ (2)NoNoAug 2026
3TimeTree: Shared CalendarTimeTree: Shared CalendarFree4.9★ (90K)YesYesAug 2026
4SwiftSift: Group PlannerSwiftSift: Group PlannerFree5.0★ (9)NoNoAug 2026
5CrewMap: Group Event PlannerCrewMap: Group Event PlannerFree—NoYesJun 2026
6Voygo: Group Trip PlannerVoygo: Group Trip PlannerFree—NoNoJul 2026
7Branches: Simple PlannerBranches: Simple PlannerFree—NoYesJul 2026
8PMG PlannerPMG PlannerFree—NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Group Planner

Howbout: shared calendar#1

Howbout: shared calendar by Howbout Ltd.

For friends, family & couples
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.8😊(49K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#32in Social Networking
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This app simplifies social planning by allowing friends to share calendars, coordinate events, and see each other's availability. It helps move plans out of group chats and into a centralized, customizable space with integrated communication features.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 🚀 Helps with planning and organizing
  • 💡 Useful features like polls, countdowns, and event chats
  • 🤝 Facilitates sharing calendars and coordinating with friends

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 🔀 Difficulty syncing with other calendars
  • 📢 Overwhelming notifications
knode: Group Planner#2

knode: Group Planner by Sulieman Vidal

Shared Tasks, Chat & Maps
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
5.0(2 ratings)
Free
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Organize temporary group plans with a private, invite-only system. Assign ordered tasks, chat by topic, and track progress on a shared map until the plan concludes. Designed for families, study groups, event teams, and trips.

TimeTree: Shared Calendar#3

TimeTree: Shared Calendar by TimeTree, Inc.

Make a Shared Calendar
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.9😊(90K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#39in Productivity
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This app allows users to create and share calendars with family, friends, or colleagues. It facilitates event planning, communication, and organization through shared schedules, photo albums, and to-do lists. Stay connected and manage your time effectively with this collaborative scheduling tool.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Shareable calendars
  • 💡 Customizable color coding
  • 🚀 Efficient organization

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional sync issues
  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 🐛 Confusing time zone changes

More Group Planner apps to explore

4
SwiftSift: Group Planner
SwiftSift: Group Planner
SwiftSift: Group Planner
Vote, book & sync plans fast
Free

This AI-powered app streamlines group planning by helping users discover ideas, vote on options, and book activities together. It aims to eliminate endless messaging and decision-making chaos, moving groups from initial ideas to confirmed plans efficiently.

AI-powered group planningDiscover curated places and experiencesGroup voting on options
🎬 Entertainment
(9)
ad-supported
5
CrewMap: Group Event Planner
CrewMap: Group Event Planner
CrewMap: Group Event Planner
Plan, Meet and Live Tracking
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
6
Voygo: Group Trip Planner
Voygo: Group Trip Planner
Voygo: Group Trip Planner
Group trips, minus the chaos
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
7
Branches: Simple Planner
Branches: Simple Planner
Branches: Simple Planner
To Do List, Reminders and More
Free

Organize tasks, to-dos, and projects with a clean, intuitive layout. Prioritize what matters most with a distraction-free design that syncs seamlessly across your devices. Ideal for everyday tasks, projects, and staying focused.

Simple lists and smart planningPrioritize tasks and projectsSeamless iCloud synchronization
📊 Productivity
(0)
free with in-app purchases
8
PMG Planner
PMG Planner
PMG Planner
Add friends & assign tasks
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
9
friendflow: Group Planner
friendflow: Group Planner
friendflow: Group Planner
friendflow
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
10
Busy B Planner
Busy B Planner
Busy B Planner
by Makram Atiyah
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
11
Pilot: Group Trip Planner
Pilot: Group Trip Planner
Pilot: Group Trip Planner
Collab, Book, and Plan Travel
Free

Collaborate with friends to discover activities and plan trips together. Create detailed itineraries with map views and store all your travel documents in one organized place. Access your plans online or offline and update them in real-time.

Collaborative trip planningItinerary creation with map viewCentralized travel document storage
✈️ Travel
(0)
ad-supported
12
Simple Calendar: ToDo Planner
Simple Calendar: ToDo Planner
Simple Calendar: ToDo Planner
Schedule list & day organizer
Free
$6.99 | 100% OFF

This app offers a streamlined calendar experience with a focus on simplicity and ease of use. It allows for easy sharing of schedules, extensive customization options like font size and color-coding, and secure passcode locking. It's ideal for users seeking a functional, minimalist organizer.

Schedule sharing15 WidgetsAdjustable font size
📊 Productivity
(6.4K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Nawa: Group Trip Planner
Nawa: Group Trip Planner
Nawa: Group Trip Planner
Plan trips together with AI
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
14
SameTeam: Group Planner
SameTeam: Group Planner
SameTeam: Group Planner
RSVPs, Events, Calendar & Chat
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

This app streamlines group event planning and communication by consolidating RSVPs, calendars, and chats. It helps organize events, track attendance, send automatic reminders, and facilitate private group discussions without sharing personal contact information.

Event planning and RSVP trackingShared group calendarAutomatic event reminders
📊 Productivity
(9)
free with in-app purchases
15
Loopisy: Shared Planner
Loopisy: Shared Planner
Loopisy: Shared Planner
Calendar, Lists, Meal & Travel
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
16
Herd — Social Planner & Groups
Herd — Social Planner & Groups
Herd — Social Planner & Groups
Trips with Friends Made Easy
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
17
Plan Pact: Group Event Planner
Plan Pact: Group Event Planner
Plan Pact: Group Event Planner
Auto-generated Tasks and more.
Free

Organize group events and tasks seamlessly. Break down projects into manageable tasks, assign responsibilities, track expenses, and collaborate in real-time. Ideal for trips, parties, projects, and more.

Create and manage group eventsAuto-generate tasks with templatesAssign and track task progress
📊 Productivity
(3)
freemium
18
oona: Group Date Planner
oona: Group Date Planner
oona: Group Date Planner
Plan group dates, clearly
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
19
down? – Group Hangout Planner
down? – Group Hangout Planner
down? – Group Hangout Planner
See who's in. RSVP & plan.
Free

Easily plan group hangouts without the chaos of endless group chats. Float an idea, see who's available, and finalize plans in a dedicated thread. Turns casual "we should hang out" into actual events.

Float hangouts in secondsInvite friends via text linkOne-tap RSVP (in/can't)
🌐 Social Networking
(5)
free
20
SetAway: Group Trip Planner
SetAway: Group Trip Planner
SetAway: Group Trip Planner
Plan, vote, split expenses
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)

FAQ about Group Planner

What are the best group planner apps for iPhone?
Howbout: shared calendar tops our group planner apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 49K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top group planner apps we rank are free to download, including Howbout: shared calendar and knode: Group Planner.
Howbout: shared calendar has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ group planner apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Howbout is a social calendar app designed for friends. It allows users to share calendars, create and manage events with details like notes and pictures, and see each other's availability to easily find times to meet up.
Key features include easy calendar sharing with friends, color-coding events, adding detailed notes and fun header pictures, seeing friends' schedules to find free times, integrated group chats for plans, and the ability to sync external calendars like Google Calendar or Outlook.

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