Big Year vs Apple Calendar
Apple Calendar is excellent on iPhone and Mac for events and reminders. Big Year gives you a printable year-at-a-glance planner that works on any device with Google Sheets.
iCal and Apple Calendar sync across Apple devices. Big Year syncs through Google Drive and shows the entire year on one page for wall planning.
Competitive notes reviewed 2026-07-21. Verify pricing and features on vendors before purchasing.
At a glance
| Category | Apple Calendar | Big Year |
|---|---|---|
| Year at a glance | Month, week, day views. | Full year on BIG layout. |
| Cross-platform | Best inside Apple ecosystem. | Google Sheets on web, iOS, Android. |
| Printable wall planner | Not designed for it. | Core feature. |
| Price | Free with Apple ID. | Free. |
What Apple Calendar is built for
Apple Calendar is the default on iOS and macOS. No native year-at-a-glance poster view.
When Big Year wins
- You want a wall or desk year planner editable anywhere.
- Your household mixes Android and Apple devices on Google Drive.
When Apple Calendar wins
- You live entirely in Apple reminders and iCloud invites.
- Mobile notifications are the primary workflow.