Google Calendar reviews: what App Store users complain about
We read the 300 most recent App Store reviews of Google Calendar: Get Organized (by Google LLC) from 15 storefronts, dated 15 August 2026 to 22 October 2026. Average rating in this sample: 2.45★. All-time App Store rating: 4.5★ from 132k ratings. 214 reviews (71%) gave 1–3 stars.
Star ratings in this sample
| Stars | Reviews | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5★ | 34 | 11% |
| 4★ | 52 | 17% |
| 3★ | 51 | 17% |
| 2★ | 40 | 13% |
| 1★ | 123 | 41% |
Rating by month
| Month | Reviews | Avg stars | 1–3★ share |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 56 | 2.79★ | 62% |
| September 2026 | 175 | 2.35★ | 74% |
| August 2026 | 69 | 2.41★ | 71% |
What 1–3★ reviews mention
112 English-language 1–3★ reviews in the sample (US, UK, Canada, Australia and India storefronts), matched against fixed keyword lists per theme.
| Theme | Reviews mentioning it | Share of 1–3★ reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Bugs | 45 | 40% |
| Feature requests | 19 | 17% |
| UX / design | 10 | 9% |
| Performance | 3 | 3% |
| Pricing / subscription | 2 | 2% |
| Crashes / freezes | 1 | 1% |
A review can mention several themes.
Most-mentioned issues
- Ship the most requested feature: 12 of 112 1–3★ reviews. What to do: Read the quotes below for the exact request; consider a public roadmap.
“Please bring back the larger widget. I like to plan ahead and see more than just the next day or next event.” (3★, v26.35.0, 2026-09-16, US) - Stop data / progress loss: 8 of 112 1–3★ reviews. What to do: Reproduce sync and restore paths; add server-side backup and a visible "restore" option.
“Colors do not even remotely match the desktop version, so if you use both then it’s impossible to have it look good on both. I have two calendars that on desktop are set to super light beige and the other is a medium/dark brown. On mobile they look identical in color and I can’t…” (1★, v26.31.0, 2026-08-21, US) - Fix notifications: 6 of 112 1–3★ reviews. What to do: Check notification delivery and let users control frequency in settings.
“The repeat option is difficult to find and does not appear when I edit an existing past event, even though Google’s instructions say it should be available under “More options.” Notification settings should also be clearer and easier to access. Compared with Apple Calendar, the a…” (1★, v26.33.0, 2026-09-05, GB) - Improve content quality: 5 of 112 1–3★ reviews. What to do: Review the content areas users name; add a "report a problem" button on content.
“I am finding that the dates for recurring events are now wrong. An event occurring on October 18 may show a date of June 23 when opened. Sometimes the dates show past years instead of the current year.” (2★, v26.39.1, 2026-10-18, US) - Simplify navigation: 4 of 112 1–3★ reviews. What to do: Run a quick usability test on the screens users mention; remove extra taps and pop-ups.
“I hate that the months swipe left to right rather than up and down. Not intuitive or how the majority of other calendars work.” (1★, v26.32.2, 2026-08-30, US) - Answer support requests: 4 of 112 1–3★ reviews. What to do: Add an in-app contact option and reply to these App Store reviews; Apple lets developers respond publicly.
“They are called the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario.” (1★, v26.33.0, 2026-09-03, US)
Rating by app version
| Version | Reviews | Avg stars | 1–3★ share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.40.0 | 8 | 2.62★ | 62% |
| 26.39.1 | 10 | 2.90★ | 70% |
| 26.38.1 | 23 | 3.13★ | 48% |
| 26.37.0 | 20 | 2.45★ | 75% |
| 26.36.3 | 24 | 2.29★ | 79% |
| 26.35.0 | 60 | 2.35★ | 73% |
Versions with fewer than 5 reviews in the sample are left out.
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Method and limits
Reviews were collected once from Apple's public customer-reviews feed (most recent first, 15 storefronts merged, up to 300 reviews). Star, month and version figures are plain counts of that sample. Theme and issue figures come from fixed keyword patterns (for example “subscription”, “charged”, “refund” for pricing) run on English-language 1–3★ reviews only; a keyword match is not a judgement of the review, so check the quotes. The paid report classifies every review with an AI model into 7 themes and 18 issues with severity. This is a snapshot of recent reviews, not the app's full history. Generated 24 October 2026. Not affiliated with Google LLC or Apple.
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FAQ
What do Google Calendar users complain about most?
In 112 English-language 1–3★ App Store reviews from 2026-08-15 to 2026-10-22, the most-mentioned theme was bugs (40%) and the most-mentioned issue was “ship the most requested feature” (12 reviews).
How many Google Calendar App Store reviews are negative?
214 of 300 recent reviews (71%) gave 1–3 stars. Average rating in this sample: 2.45★.