# Calcat vs Any Text · Widgets

The clearest difference is price: Calcat at Free against Any Text · Widgets's $4.00. Calcat also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Any Text · Widgets's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Calcat is free to download; Any Text · Widgets costs $4.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Calcat against 4.6 for Any Text · Widgets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105 and 450 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Calcat's written reviews are positive against 82% of Any Text · Widgets's.

Calcat ships an update every 12 months, Any Text · Widgets every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calcat | Any Text · Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.00 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcat/id1375207811/reviews)** | [4.6 (450 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/any-text-widgets/id1643199620/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 105 | **450** |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 81.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#35** |
| Size | 7 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sky-nexus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512522554) | [Sindre Sorhus](https://appshunter.io/developer/328077650) |

## What reviewers say

### Calcat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcat/id1375207811)

A calculator app designed for cat lovers, featuring a cute cat sound when calculations are complete. It prioritizes ease of use with a clear display of input and results, allowing users to review their steps and correct mistakes.

**Highlights:** Cat sound on calculation, Easy-to-use interface, View calculation history, Input process display, General calculator mode, Function calculator mode

**In-app purchases:** none


### Any Text · Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/any-text-widgets/id1643199620)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Display any text on your Lock or Home Screen to keep important notes, goals, or tasks visible. Customize text with Markdown and utilize 20 different widgets. Integrates with Shortcuts for powerful automations and syncs across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Customizable text widgets, Lock Screen and Home Screen support, Markdown styling (bold, italic, strikethrough), Live Activity and StandBy support, iCloud device syncing, Shortcuts app integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful utility
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure and bug-free
- 💡 Great for organizing screens
- 🔒 Helpful for lost phone info

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work on some devices
- 🔒 Family sharing doesn't work
- 🔒 Text not showing on Lock Screen
- 👎 Text box too small
- 👎 Difficult to apply

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not showing on Lock Screen
- Text not updating in a timely manner
- Force show when locked doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Allow alternating/rotating text
- Add custom font support
- Provide full-width widget options
- Add custom widget background colors
- Enable editing widgets directly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calcat free?

Calcat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Any Text · Widgets free?

Any Text · Widgets costs $4.00, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Calcat or Any Text · Widgets?

Calcat is rated higher. Calcat averages 4.7 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Any Text · Widgets averages 4.6 from 450 ratings.

### Do Calcat or Any Text · Widgets have ads?

Calcat shows ads; Any Text · Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calcat or Any Text · Widgets?

Calcat ships an update every 12 months, and Any Text · Widgets every 6 weeks. Most recently, Calcat was updated on September 25, 2026 and Any Text · Widgets on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*