Fantastical
A calendar that understands plain sentences.
About Fantastical
Type an event the way you would say it and Fantastical fills in the date, place and alerts. Its menu bar calendar, scheduling links and tidy multi-account views make it the calendar Apple never shipped.
Install Fantastical
Download it from the links above, or install it from the Terminal:
brew install --cask fantastical mas install 975937182 Questions about Fantastical
Is Fantastical free?
No. Fantastical is sold as a subscription; the Mac App Store download is free and the subscription is bought inside the app.
Where can I download Fantastical for Mac?
Download Fantastical from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (flexibits.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.
Can I install Fantastical from the Terminal?
Yes. With Homebrew, run brew install --cask fantastical. With Mac App Store CLI, run mas install 975937182.
Which macOS version does Fantastical need?
The Mac App Store version of Fantastical requires macOS 12.4 or later.
What are good alternatives to Fantastical?
Other productivity apps for Mac worth a look are Dato (one-time purchase), Final Call (one-time purchase), Clocker (free) and BusyCal (one-time purchase).
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