# Widget vs MyDayWidget

The clearest difference is monetization model: MyDayWidget at free with in-app purchases against Widget's subscription. MyDayWidget also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Widget's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (101 vs 30). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MyDayWidget sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Widget against 4.4 for MyDayWidget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Widget's written reviews are positive against 62% of MyDayWidget's.

Widget ships an update every 3 days, MyDayWidget every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget | MyDayWidget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-custom-widgets-gallery/id1535722304/reviews) | **[4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydaywidget-calendar-widgets/id1573719298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 40 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Planner X LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466010186) | [Boonyawat Laongthong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573719300) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-custom-widgets-gallery/id1535722304)

Personalize your device's home screen with over 100 customizable widgets. Choose from various styles, fonts, colors, and backgrounds, including your own photos. Easily add unique clock and calendar combinations to your display.

**Highlights:** 100+ widget combinations, Customizable fonts, colors, backgrounds, Photo backgrounds, Digital and analog clocks, Calendar integration, Quick setup instructions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $11.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Sale | $11.99 | per year |


### MyDayWidget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydaywidget-calendar-widgets/id1573719298)

Enhance your daily schedule with customizable widgets that display your calendar and reminders. Features a unique day-color system for auspicious hues and a progress bar to visualize your day. Offers extensive customization and syncs with Apple's native apps.

**Highlights:** Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets, Apple Watch complications and Smart Stack widgets, Mac Notification Center and Desktop widgets, Syncs with Apple Calendar and Reminders, Daily auspicious color system, Day Progress Bar visualization, Customizable widget appearance

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| One-Time Purchase | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget free?

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

### Is MyDayWidget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widget or MyDayWidget?

MyDayWidget is rated higher. Widget averages 4.3 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while MyDayWidget averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.

### Do Widget or MyDayWidget have ads?

Neither Widget nor MyDayWidget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widget or MyDayWidget?

Widget ships an update every 3 days, and MyDayWidget every 5 weeks. Most recently, Widget was updated on October 23, 2026 and MyDayWidget on October 24, 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.*