# Awesome Calendar 2 vs WidgetCal

The clearest difference is ads: WidgetCal at none against Awesome Calendar 2's shown. WidgetCal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Awesome Calendar 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Awesome Calendar 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year and WidgetCal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WidgetCal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Awesome Calendar 2 has 4.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Awesome Calendar 2 ships an update every 2 months, WidgetCal every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Awesome Calendar 2 | WidgetCal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-calendar-2/id1446836472/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetcal-widget-calculator/id6468929338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 137 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YunaSoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/453184622) | [杏娣 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275821426) |

## What reviewers say

### Awesome Calendar 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-calendar-2/id1446836472)

Enhance your daily schedule with a feature-rich calendar app. Add visual flair with stickers, create checklists and notes with photos, and access your schedule instantly via a widget. Customize themes, icons, and more to personalize your planning experience.

**Highlights:** Calendar with notes and checklists, Customizable stickers and markers, Lock screen widget for quick access, Class timetable functionality, Photo notes, Weather forecasts, Printable calendar and notes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Premium | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Customizable color coding and stickers
- 📅 Comprehensive calendar view with event details
- ⚙️ Syncs well with Google/Apple calendars
- 🗓️ Helpful for personal/family organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔒 Lack of customer support responsiveness
- 💰 Subscription model not preferred by some users
- 🔍 Difficulty finding subscription/premium options
- 🔍 Confusing navigation for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Events/reminders disappearing after updates
- Calendar dates not displaying correctly
- Reminders not syncing properly between devices
- App crashing or freezing during use

**Requested features**

- Add option to customize font, theme, and widget
- Improve reminders functionality and integration
- Provide ability to export/backup calendar data
- Add more customization options for event details
- Enhance month/week view to show more information


### WidgetCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetcal-widget-calculator/id6468929338)

Perform calculations directly from your home screen with advanced functions. Customize your experience with multiple themes. Unlock premium features through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Home screen widget calculator, Trigonometric and calculus functions, Over 10 beautiful themes, No ads, Monthly/annual subscription for Pro features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WidgetCal Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| WidgetCal Pro | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Awesome Calendar 2 free?

Awesome Calendar 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WidgetCal free?

WidgetCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Awesome Calendar 2 or WidgetCal?

WidgetCal is rated higher. Awesome Calendar 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while WidgetCal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Awesome Calendar 2 or WidgetCal have ads?

Awesome Calendar 2 shows ads; WidgetCal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Awesome Calendar 2 or WidgetCal?

Awesome Calendar 2 ships an update every 2 months, and WidgetCal every 32 months. Most recently, Awesome Calendar 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and WidgetCal on August 27, 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.*