# Cutline vs Apple Calendar

URL: https://gocutline.com/compare/apple-calendar-alternative/

Apple Calendar is built into every iPhone, iPad and Mac and syncs over iCloud. Cutline reads your Apple calendar and adds what it lacks for planning: time blocks you tick off, XP, streaks and a weekly review.

## The short version
| | Apple Calendar | Cutline |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Events on Apple devices | Planning and finishing your week |
| Price | Free | Free; paid plans from $9/month |
| Your iCloud events | Yes | Yes, as read-only blocks |
| Done state for a block | No | Yes, with XP |
| Works on Windows and Android | Through iCloud on the web | Yes, in any browser |

## What Apple Calendar does well
Apple Calendar is simple, fast and already on your devices, and it syncs everything over iCloud.

## What Cutline does differently
- **Free planning.** The week in blocks, XP, streaks and calendar links cost nothing.
- **Done is the point.** Blocks are ticked off and scored; a day with everything done is Cleared.
- **A record you can show.** Finished hours become a [verified CV](https://gocutline.com/verified-cv/).

## Using both
Keep Apple Calendar for events and invites. [Link it into Cutline](https://gocutline.com/integrations/apple-calendar/) and plan your hours around them.

## Questions

**How do I add my Apple calendar to Cutline?**
Share it as a private iCloud link and paste it into Cutline. [Step by step](https://gocutline.com/integrations/apple-calendar/).

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Cutline: Cutline is a weekly calendar and planner that turns time blocks into XP, levels and streaks. You plan your week in blocks, tick each one off when it is done, and see your progress on a social feed (the Floor) and a weekly leaderboard (the Arena). Planning and budgeting are free; paid plans add a badge, posting, messaging, shared calendars and lower selling fees, from $9 a month. Pro is free to try for 7 days.
Facts: https://gocutline.com/facts/ · Updated 2026-10-24