Snap Acquires Student-Focused Calendar App Saturn to Enhance Social Scheduling Features

Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, has officially acquired Saturn, a calendar app designed to help students organize and share their school schedules. The acquisition, confirmed by the company to TechCrunch on Friday, marks a strategic move to expand Snap’s footprint in student-centered digital tools. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Originally reported by Engadget, the acquisition brings nearly all of Saturn’s team—just under 30 full-time employees—into Snap’s workforce. Despite the acquisition, Saturn will continue to operate independently as a standalone app.

Founded in 2018, Saturn offers a unique take on scheduling by integrating social connectivity. Aimed primarily at high school and college students, the app allows users to view friends’ class schedules and upcoming commitments in real time. This functionality enables easier planning of social meetups, study sessions, and other events without the need to manually coordinate.

Beyond academic schedules, students can share additional activities such as sports practices, rehearsals, meetings, and games—adding a dynamic, real-life layer to digital calendaring.

While Snap has not released specific details on how Saturn will be integrated into its broader platform, a company spokesperson stated that the acquisition will bring “Saturn’s calendaring expertise into Snapchat in innovative ways.”

Snap also noted that Saturn currently supports approximately 80% of high schools across the United States. The app’s growing popularity is attributed to its ability to transform routine scheduling into a more engaging and socially interactive experience.

According to Snap, the acquisition aligns with its broader goal of strengthening real-world connections among users—particularly younger audiences who are already deeply embedded in both the Snapchat and Saturn ecosystems.

As Snap explores ways to expand its services beyond messaging and media sharing, the addition of a socially-driven calendar tool may signal a deeper investment in utilities that support day-to-day student life.