Simple Calendar - easy planner is a productivity app designed to help you organize your daily schedule without unnecessary clutter. I've been using it for a few months now, and it's been a solid choice for keeping track of events and tasks. The app launched a couple of years ago and is available on Google Play as a free download. It doesn't require any registration, which is a big plus for me because I hate signing up just to test an app. It has over a million installs on Google Play, and while it's free, there are optional in-app purchases to remove ads or unlock extra themes. The ads are pretty minimal though, so it doesn't bother me much.

Using it is straightforward. You open the app, and the main screen shows a monthly view where you can tap any date to add an event. I like that you can set reminders with custom tones, and there's a widget for the home screen that shows upcoming events at a glance. A tip I'd give is to use the color tags for different types of events, like work or personal stuff, because it makes the calendar easier to read. Another feature I use often is the to-do list, which keeps my tasks separate from my events. It's simple but effective for daily planning.

Compared to apps like Google Calendar, Simple Calendar feels less bloated. I switched because Google Calendar kept suggesting things and syncing data I didn't need, while this one just stays out of the way. I also tried aTimeLogger for scheduling, but it was more focused on tracking time than planning events. Simple Calendar hits a good balance between features and simplicity. It's not flashy, but it gets the job done without overwhelming you. For someone who just wants a clean calendar app, this is a great pick from Google Play.

• 🗓 Event creation is quick and easy. You tap the date, add a title, time, and notes, and you're done. Google Calendar has a similar flow, but Simple Calendar feels faster because it doesn't prompt you for extra details like location or invites by default.
• 🎨 Customization with color tags helps separate work events from personal ones. You can create labels like “Meetings” or “Birthdays” and assign colors. Google Calendar also has this, but Simple Calendar makes it simpler to manage without needing to dig into settings.
• 📝 The built-in to-do list keeps tasks separate from events. You can check off completed items, which is handy for daily chores. Google Calendar doesn't have this natively, so I've had to use a separate app for tasks before using this one.

• ✅ The app is free and doesn't require an account. Many similar apps on Google Play force registration, but Simple Calendar lets you start planning immediately. Google Calendar needs a Google account, which can be a hassle for privacy-focused users.
• ✅ It's lightweight and doesn't slow down my phone. Other planner apps often consume lots of memory or have ads that lag. This one runs smoothly even on older devices.

• ❌ The app could offer more syncing options, like syncing with Google Calendar directly. Right now, you can't easily export events, so switching to another app requires manual transfer.
• ❌ The widget could be more interactive, like letting you add events directly from the home screen. Google Calendar's widget allows this, which saves time.