Widget vs Ember
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Widget
A straightforward to-do list application that allows for easy task management directly from your home screen via customizable widgets. It offers simple organization, task completion tracking, and iCloud synchronization for seamless data management across devices.
- Home screen widgets for task management
- Customizable themes
- Simple and intuitive interface
- Completed task protection
- iCloud data synchronization
- Dark mode support
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Widget-ToDo is a simple widget-enabled ToDo list. it has the following three features. ● Widget You can check all ToDo, mark them and complete them by a category from a widget, and if you want to update ToDo, you can start the app immediately by tapping a widget. In addition, you can flexibly customize a theme and place a widget on a home screen, so please use it in your favorite style. ● Simple Anyone can easily use Widget-ToDo with no extra features. ● Completed ToDo for Preventing Leaks You can prevent leaks for checking a completed ToDo. Please use Widget-ToDo as your ToDo list. === Features === ● What you can do with widgets. ・ You can check Todo by a category and check all ToDo by '<' button and '<' button. ・ You can mark ToDo by tapping its frame. ・ You can complete ToDo by tapping the check button. ・ You can start the app immediately by tapping the widget. ・ A Customized theme is available. ● What you can do with the app. ・ You can register ToDo continuously. ・ You can mark, complete, delete and replace ToDo. ・ You can check Completed ToDo by a list and a calendar. ・ Reuse of Completed ToDo. ・ You can organize ToDo by a category. ・ The content of ToDo that does not fit on one line can edit on the detail screen. ・ You can customize a theme. ・ Repeat settings of ToDo. ● Supported iCloud ・ You can save your ToDo data to iCloud and sync it to other devices. ● Supported Dark Mode ・ Dark mode is eye-friendly. ● Supported iPad Multitasking ・ You can use Widget-ToDo while you search for anything. ● Removed Ads. ・ You can remove advertisements by In-App purchase. === Terms & Privacy Policy === https://minna-company.com/widgettodo-privacy-policy-en
Ember
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Ember is a quiet but powerful timer, perfect as a desktop companion when you study or work. ◎ Ticks every second Ember’s timer has a beautifully crafted design. Every second, the timer dial ticks, quietly but lively. It’s life is what makes it different — a perfect choice for those who need a body-doubling companion, including those who are neurodivergent. ◎ Customize it your way Customize the timer with theme colours and a countdown text font. It’s something to look at, so why not make it great? ◎ Never miss it with alarm or notification When the timer expires, the alarm goes off so you won’t miss it. You can also choose to receive a notification instead. Alarm is available on iOS 26.1 and later. ◎ Shortcuts support Start, pause, resume, or reset the timer from Shortcuts. You simply never have to touch the app or unlock your phone — simply ask Siri or use your iPhone’s Action Button. You can also get the current timer status with an action in Shortcuts. This allows you to build more complex workflows that suit your needs. ◎ Widgets and Standby Pin your timer on the Home Screen to keep an eye on its status. You can also add the same widget in large print to Standby.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ember at none against Widget's shown. Ember also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Widget's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ember sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Widget ships an update every 3 months, Ember every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Widget | Ember |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (58 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 263 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takashi Suemitsu | Sasquatch Studio Inc. |
In-app purchases
Widget
- Remove ads$1.99
Ember
- Ember Plus$4.99









