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★ (50K)NoYesSep 2026
2knode: Group Plannerknode: Group PlannerFree5.0★ (2)NoNoAug 2026
3TimeTree: Shared CalendarTimeTree: Shared CalendarFree4.9★ (91K)YesYesSep 2026
4SwiftSift: Group PlannerSwiftSift: Group PlannerFree5.0★ (9)NoNoAug 2026
5CrewMap: Group Event PlannerCrewMap: Group Event PlannerFreeNoYesJun 2026
6Voygo: Group Trip PlannerVoygo: Group Trip PlannerFreeNoNoJul 2026
7Branches: Simple PlannerBranches: Simple PlannerFreeNoYesJul 2026
8PMG PlannerPMG PlannerFreeNoYesJul 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😊(50K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#48in 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
  • 🔒 Forced to add friends to use the app
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😊(91K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#54in 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
  • 👍 Helpful for busy families
  • 👍 Great for long-distance relationships
  • 👍 Useful for coordinating schedules
  • 👍 Keeps everyone on the same page

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional sync issues
  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 🐛 Confusing time zone changes
  • 🐛 Limited customization options
  • 🐛 Difficulty importing/exporting data

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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 50K 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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