Yeah, I agree with you. I guess I don't "use" these apps much.  I haven't tried Proton Calendar. I try to avoid using SMS altogether so this crappy app helps with that.

Eobard

More curious about what you recommend. I have stuff I use.

* Calendar: [Etar](https://github.com/Etar-Group/Etar-Calendar)
* Calculator: Use Graphene's
* Messaging: Use Graphene
* Dialer: Use Graphene
* Gallery: Use Graphene

kepford

I want a GPS/mapping solution. OrganicMaps is not very user friendly and is often out of date

PlebeiusG

As far as sync app I use [Davx5](https://www.davx5.com/)

I use https://tasks.org app and sync via nextcloud. Tasks.org is the best task app I have found on Android. 

Nextcloud is great if you are open to selfhosted contact sync, calendars, and tasks.