# ShamsiCal — Persian Calendar at a glance

> Accurate Persian calendar app with iOS widgets and dark mode. (iPhone/iPad app by Alireza Khoddam.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shamsical/id918251515 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alireza Khoddam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628586418)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.42/5 from 177 App Store ratings · 105 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shamsical/id918251515/reviews.md

## What is ShamsiCal?

ShamsiCal is a simple, accurate, and beautifully designed way to keep track of the Persian calendar on your iPhone. Whether you want today’s date at a glance or need to view the full month, ShamsiCal fits naturally into your daily routine.

Key Features:

• Accurate Persian calendar with a rewritten engine for precise conversion between Gregorian and Persian dates, including official holidays.
• Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for instant access to key information.
• Daily Widget showing the current weekday, day, and month clearly.
• Monthly Widget providing a full view of the current month along with today’s details.
• Modern, native iOS design with a clean layout and smooth animations.
• Full Dark Mode support, adapting automatically to your device’s appearance.

Download ShamsiCal today and keep the Persian calendar always within reach.

## Key features

- Accurate Persian calendar engine
- Gregorian to Persian date conversion
- Official holiday tracking
- Home Screen widgets
- Lock Screen widgets
- Dark Mode support

## What do users think of ShamsiCal?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and minimalist design
- ⚡ Lightweight and fast performance
- 🎨 Beautiful and clean UI
- 📱 Excellent widget functionality
- 🔄 Regular updates and quick fixes
- 🆓 Free application
- 🌙 Dark mode support
- 📅 Accurate Persian calendar display
- 🎯 Easy to use interface

**Cons**

- ❌ Lacks full calendar month view
- ❌ Cannot navigate between months/years
- ❌ No event or holiday highlighting
- ❌ Limited customization options
- ❌ English widget option removed in recent update
- ❌ Islamic calendar shows incorrect dates
- ❌ Widget font could be improved
- ❌ No Apple Watch support
- ❌ Doesn't show full month layout
- ❌ Limited to today's date display only

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Islamic calendar displays dates one day ahead
- Widget doesn't appear on iPhone homescreen for some users
- App doesn't update date on homescreen without opening app
- Widget sizing issues in notification center
- Installation fails on some devices
- Widget not visible in notification center
- Scrolling/jumping issues on iPhone 6
- Settings cannot be changed on some devices

**Most requested features**

- Add Iranian holidays and events display
- Add Afghan/Dari language support for month names
- Implement full calendar month view with all days
- Add Apple Watch app and watch face complications
- Allow navigation between months and years
- Highlight holidays in red color
- Add Persian digital clock widget
- Implement widget color customization
- Add font customization options
- Support for Farsi digital fonts (e.g., B Nazanin)
- Restore English language widget option
- Add live widget that updates without opening app
- Include more widget design variations
- Add feedback/contact section in app
- Fix Islamic calendar date accuracy
- Add Afghan cultural events and occasions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 105)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shamsical/id918251515/reviews.md

### 5/5 — اشتباه در روز مناسبات

*2026-06-19, version 4.3.3*

یه روز اختلاف تعطیلات

### 5/5 — Add new features

*2026-03-21, version 4.3*

لطفا ماه ها و مناسبت های افغانستان را هم اضافه کنید
سپاسگذارم ♥️

### 1/5 — Manipulated for Political Agenda

*2026-02-07, version 4.2.1*

Calendar is incorrectly manipulated for political agenda.

### 5/5 — Best Persian calendar

*2026-01-31*

Useful widget ,  beautiful design

### 5/5 — New Update

*2025-12-22*

Thanks for the quick fix on the English widget. I appreciate it!

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback! English widget support has been restored in version 4.1.2. Please update the app to the latest version and you’ll be able to use the English widget again.

### 5/5 — Widget's Font

*2025-12-15, version 4.1.1*

The app's design is perfect for me. It is simple and clean. Wish the widget's font gets a redesign

### 4/5 — بیگ اپدیت پیشنهادی

*2025-12-14, version 4.1*

خیلی با طراحی آیفون هماهنگ تر شده ولی به نظرم دیگه وقتشه گاهشمار ایرانی رو با رویداد های اصیل آریایی بهش اضافه کنید. حداقل از بیگ آپدیتی که نوشتین همچین انتظاری داشتم.

### 2/5 — New Update

*2025-12-14*

In this new update, the English widget option has been removed, leaving Persian as our only choice. Additionally, the application lacks customization options.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback! English widget support has been restored in version 4.1.2. Please update the app to the latest version and you’ll be able to use the English widget again.

### 5/5 — One of the best persian calendars

*2025-12-13, version 4.0*

Actually it’s very similar to original iPhone calendar. So it’s easy to use and lovely

### 5/5 — Awesome Minimal Calendar, Needs Apple Watch Support

*2025-07-18, version 3.0.2*

Love how this app is super simple and just shows the Persian calendar without any clutter. It’s perfect for quick checks!
Please add Apple Watch compatibility so we can use it as a widget on the watch. 

Thanks for the great work!

## Frequently asked questions about ShamsiCal

### What does ShamsiCal do?

ShamsiCal is an application designed to provide users with a simple, accurate, and visually appealing way to track the Persian calendar on their iPhone. It offers precise date conversions between Gregorian and Persian calendars and includes official holidays.

### What are the key features of ShamsiCal?

Key features include an accurate Persian calendar with a rewritten engine for precise date conversions, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for instant access, daily and monthly widget views, a modern native iOS design, and full Dark Mode support.

### Is ShamsiCal free to use?

Yes, ShamsiCal is available for free. The provided information indicates it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience.

### What devices is ShamsiCal compatible with?

ShamsiCal is designed for iPhone. It supports modern native iOS design principles and features like Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, which are specific to the iOS operating system.

### How can I quickly see the Persian date with ShamsiCal?

You can quickly see the Persian date by utilizing the Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. The daily widget shows the current weekday, day, and month, while the monthly widget provides a full view of the current month along with today's details.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3.4 — 2026-06-27

Corrected the dates of several lunar (religious) holidays for 1405.

### 4.3.3 — 2026-05-25

Calendar inside widgets now fills the full widget height, the display issue with 6-week months (like Khordad 1405) is fixed, and the circle around today is bigger and more visible.

### 4.3.2 — 2026-05-13

Added Home Screen Quick Actions and fixed inconsistent Gregorian month names in Persian.

### 4.3 — 2026-03-16

Dramatically improved app launch speed when calendar access is enabled.
Improved performance in the Events & Holidays list. Search and scrolling are now smoother.

### 4.2.2 — 2026-03-14

Fixed today's date circle to show a distinct yellow text when the day is a holiday, improving readability.

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