Attempting to stay organized isn't made any easier when you're dealing with clutter. Strip away everything but the information you actually need with Agenda Calendar (Universal, $0.99). With twelve different layouts that all sport simple, sleek designs, this calendar tells you everything need to know and nothing you don't.

Without the proper scheduling system, it can be easy to spend just as much time trying to figure out what you have to do as you spend actually doing those things. Give Week Calendar (iPhone, $1.99) and its color-coded assignments and batch event editing a try. It makes even the biggest list of tasks look easy to handle.

While the name of this app might seem presumptuous, it really does live up to it. Awesome Calendar (Universal, $1.99) has a gorgeous interface, multiple ways to display information, and a built-in to-do list and note maker. Plus you can add stickers to events, which will brighten up even that boring business meeting you're so dreading.

There's nothing more relieving than seeing that your schedule is clear and you have time to relax. While that might not be what you see when you look at your schedule on UNIQLO Calendar (Universal, Free), you'll still feel a sense of calmness thanks to its inclusion of music and tilt-shift videos that play as you navigate.

If you're looking for a functional calendar with a more appealing interface, you can't go wrong with Calvetica (Universal, $2.99). This app provides intricate settings for event set up, synchronization with multiple platforms, and contact and attendee management, all wrapped up into a polished package that will make looking at the calendar a pleasure, not an eyesore.

Sometimes just having a calendar isn't enough. When you need something that is less like a simple task list and more like a Swiss Army knife of date-keeping, you'll want to open up Pocket Informant (Universal, $14.99). From managing multiple calendars to planning events and organizing contacts, this app puts you just a swipe and a tap away from doing it all.

Travelers often live on tight schedules. If you're a person that finds yourself running through the airport terminal because you forgot what time your flight was, consider grabbing MiCal (Universal, $1.99). Its built-in weather forecast and ability to use GPS coordinates with events will make sure you are always prepared and ahead of schedule.

When it comes to managing plans on the fly, simple yet effective is key. ActionFocus (iPhone, $3.99) provides just that. It gives a clean look to every piece of information that is entered and makes it easy to prioritize events, be they personal, business related, or just something that has to get done now.

While much of your schedule is to manage your day, you no doubt have tasks that count on others being on time as well. Don't let others drag you down into the pits of chaos: Keep them in the loop with TouchBase Calendar (iPhone, $2.99). This calendar comes with a built-in contact manager that allows you to text or call people you've attached to events from within the app.

One of the biggest problems that comes with trying to organize one's life is the time it takes to actually set up a schedule and planner. Make the process of getting on track easy with the aptly named Easy Calendar (iPhone, $1.99). With as few as three taps, you'll be creating events and reminders that will put your plans back into your own hands.