# Calendar for Lockscreen vs Widgetal

The clearest difference is rating: Widgetal at 4.4 against Calendar for Lockscreen's 2.0. Widgetal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calendar for Lockscreen sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Widgetal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widgetal holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgetal has 589 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Calendar for Lockscreen's written reviews are positive against 21% of Widgetal's.

Calendar for Lockscreen ships an update every 4 months, Widgetal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calendar for Lockscreen | Widgetal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-for-lockscreen/id1598823893/reviews) | **[4.4 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetal/id1634746932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **589** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **21.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Justin Heintz](https://appshunter.io/developer/593909443) | [Zhi Sys Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776286013) |

## What reviewers say

### Calendar for Lockscreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-for-lockscreen/id1598823893)

Enhance your iPhone's lock screen with customizable calendar widgets and countdown timers. Choose from multiple styles, fonts, and track unlimited events. Premium features include iCloud sync and additional fonts.

**Highlights:** 6 widget styles, Unlimited custom events, 50+ font options, Quick select holidays, iCloud sync (premium), Dark mode support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendar Lockscreen Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $3.99 | one-time |


### Widgetal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetal/id1634746932)

Customize your iPhone's Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Dynamic Island with a vast collection of widgets and exclusive themes. Enjoy iOS 26-optimized designs, real-time data, and depth effect wallpapers for a stylish and functional experience.

**Highlights:** iOS 26 Exclusive Themes, Vast Widget Collection, Dynamic Island & Live Activities, iOS 26 Lock Screen Widgets, Depth Effect Wallpapers, Customizable App Icons

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarter member | $1.49 | per 3 months |
| Monthly membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Year VIP (3 day free） | $6.99 | per year |
| UniPass Apps Welcome | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Week VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Year member | $19.99 | per year |
| UniPass Apps Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| permanent member | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calendar for Lockscreen free?

Calendar for Lockscreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Widgetal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calendar for Lockscreen or Widgetal?

Widgetal is rated higher. Calendar for Lockscreen averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Widgetal averages 4.4 from 589 ratings.

### Do Calendar for Lockscreen or Widgetal have ads?

Calendar for Lockscreen shows ads; Widgetal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calendar for Lockscreen or Widgetal?

Calendar for Lockscreen ships an update every 4 months, and Widgetal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Calendar for Lockscreen was updated on October 1, 2026 and Widgetal on October 14, 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.*