# MyDayWidget vs DateSmith

The clearest difference is rating: DateSmith at 5.0 against MyDayWidget's 4.5. DateSmith also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). MyDayWidget's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyDayWidget sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and DateSmith sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DateSmith holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyDayWidget has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of MyDayWidget's written reviews are positive against 100% of DateSmith's.

MyDayWidget ships an update every 5 weeks, DateSmith every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyDayWidget | DateSmith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydaywidget-calendar-widgets/id1573719298/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datesmith-date-widgets/id6746695656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boonyawat Laongthong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573719300) | [Benjamin Staab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680743368) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### DateSmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datesmith-date-widgets/id6746695656)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DateSmith Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| DateSmith Yearly | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyDayWidget free?

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

### Is DateSmith free?

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

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

DateSmith is rated higher. MyDayWidget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while DateSmith averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MyDayWidget or DateSmith have ads?

Neither MyDayWidget nor DateSmith shows ads.

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

MyDayWidget ships an update every 5 weeks, and DateSmith every 9 months. Most recently, MyDayWidget was updated on October 27, 2026 and DateSmith on October 28, 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.*