Widget D vs DateSmith Light
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Widget D
Design and customize your home screen with a variety of date, time, and calendar widgets. Personalize backgrounds, fonts, colors, and clock styles to create a unique look for your device.
- Date, Time, and Calendar widget creator
- Customizable backgrounds (color, photos, gallery)
- Hundreds of font options
- Digital and analog clock styles
- Custom calendar integration
- Widget size previews
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Widget D allows you to design and customize your own Widgets for your home screen with endless possibilities. You have a broad collection of highly customizable widgets available; you will be able to customize widgets with Clock with date and Calendar. Each widget can be accurately customized to tailor the look you want. Have a look at the examples we provide to realize all you can create. This widget set can be customized to show on your home screen according to the rules you establish. This allows you to get the most out of the available space on your home screen. You can customize the background colour or an image of your choice, the widget border, choose from hundreds of fonts, colours, sizes and much more... Design your own Widget to customize your iPhone or iPad to your liking. Features: - Creator of Date, Time and/or Calendar widgets - Viewer of the 3 widget sizes for you to check how your widget is looking - Customization of the widget background with a colour, your own photos or with images from our gallery, with hundreds to choose from - Add a border to your widget editing its size and colour - Select a digital or an analog clock - You may choose from hundreds of fonts and edit their sizes, colours, alignment, ... - Add custom calendars Download the best widget customization app now. Notes: - Widget D includes an optional premium subscription. This is offered on a monthly or annual basis. If you decide to purchase a subscription, payments will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions are automatically renewed unless cancelled within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You may disable auto-renewal at any time after purchase by going to your Account Settings in the App Store. Privacy Policy and Terms: http://jewelsapps.com/privacy-policy/
DateSmith Light
Enhance your iPhone's lock screen with a beautifully formatted date display. This app specializes in the premium space above your clock, offering customizable formats and reliable midnight updates. Track important events with a countdown mode and enjoy a minimalist, privacy-focused design.
- Custom date widget for above lock screen clock
- Multiple widget formats
- Personalized date formats
- Countdown mode for events
- Automatic midnight updates
- Privacy-focused design
- Battery efficient
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DateSmith Light: YOUR LOCK SCREEN DATE PERFECTED DateSmith Light delivers what other widget apps don't - a beautifully formatted date display specifically designed for the premium space above your lock screen clock. With reliable midnight updates and customization options, DateSmith Light enhances your iPhone with information you need at a glance. ABOVE-CLOCK PERFECTION Unlike generic widget apps, DateSmith Light specializes in the coveted space above your lock screen clock. Our elegant date formats complement your iPhone's design language while delivering essential information at a glance. RELIABLE MIDNIGHT UPDATES DateSmith Light employs sophisticated background processing technology that ensures your date always updates precisely at midnight - even if your phone is asleep. Say goodbye to yesterday's date lingering on your lock screen! PERSONALIZATION OPTIONS Choose from multiple date format styles or switch to countdown mode to track days until an important event. Make your lock screen truly yours with the perfect date display that fits your needs. MINIMALIST DESIGN We focus on doing one thing perfectly - showing today's date in a clean, elegant format that enhances your lock screen. No clutter, no distractions, just the information you need. KEY FEATURES - Custom date widget designed specifically for the space above your lock screen clock - Multiple widget formats available for home screen and other widget areas - Personalized display with customizable date formats - Countdown mode to track days until important events - Automatic midnight updates with advanced background technology - Simple configuration - set it up once and forget it - One-time purchase - no subscriptions, no recurring fees - Extremely battery efficient design - 100% privacy focused - no data collection, no analytics - No internet connection required - Minimal storage footprint PRIVACY FIRST DateSmith Light is designed with your privacy in mind. We don't collect any data, require unnecessary permissions, or need an internet connection to function. Your date is your business. SIMPLE SETUP 1. Long press on your lock screen 2. Tap 'Customize' 3. Tap the widget area above the time 4. Find and select the DateSmith Light widget 5. Tap 'Done' DateSmith Light - The date widget that works your way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DateSmith Light at 100% against Widget D's 50%. DateSmith Light also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Widget D's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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 D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DateSmith Light asks for nothing beyond the download.
DateSmith Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Widget D's written reviews are positive against 100% of DateSmith Light's.
| Parameter | Widget D | DateSmith Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jewelsapps S. L. | Benjamin Staab |
Customer experience
Widget D
DateSmith Light
In-app purchases
Widget D
- Widget Full Version M$1.991 Month
- Widget D Full Version Y$11.991 Month
DateSmith Light
No in-app purchases








