Best Group Planner Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 249+ 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 (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Howbout: shared calendarHowbout: shared calendarFree4.8★ (50K)NoYesOct 2026
2TimeTree: Shared CalendarTimeTree: Shared CalendarFree4.9★ (92K)YesYesOct 2026
3knode: Group Plannerknode: Group PlannerFree5.0★ (2)NoNoAug 2026
4SyncUp: Group Trip PlannerSyncUp: Group Trip PlannerFree3.0★ (1)NoNoOct 2026
5oona: Group Date Planneroona: Group Date PlannerFree—NoYesSep 2026
6SwiftSift: Group PlannerSwiftSift: Group PlannerFree5.0★ (9)NoNoAug 2026
7SameTeam: Group PlannerSameTeam: Group PlannerFree5.0★ (9)YesYesMay 2026
8Groopie AI: Group Trip PlannerGroopie AI: Group Trip PlannerFree—NoNoOct 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
#36in 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
TimeTree: Shared Calendar#2

TimeTree: Shared Calendar by TimeTree, Inc.

Make a Shared Calendar
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.9😊(92K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#57in 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 October 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 TimeTree: Shared Calendar.
Howbout: shared calendar has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ group planner apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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