# Widgets for Dynamic Island vs Dynamic Calendar

The clearest difference is ads: Dynamic Calendar at none against Widgets for Dynamic Island's shown. Dynamic Calendar also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). Widgets for Dynamic Island's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 23%) and ratings volume (290 vs 6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgets for Dynamic Island sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Dynamic Calendar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widgets for Dynamic Island holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgets for Dynamic Island has 290 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Widgets for Dynamic Island's written reviews are positive against 23% of Dynamic Calendar's.

Widgets for Dynamic Island ships an update every 4 weeks, Dynamic Calendar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgets for Dynamic Island | Dynamic Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-dynamic-island/id6443593416/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamic-calendar/id6578435786/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **290** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **53.8% of reviews** | 22.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331216448) | [Tianjin Nankai Xuewei Technology Studio (Individually Owned Business)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516740726) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgets for Dynamic Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-dynamic-island/id6443593416)

Create custom Live Activities for your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Display glanceable information with customizable styles and themes, including health data, device status, and weather. Some features require a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Custom Live Activity creation, Lock screen and Dynamic Island display, Customizable styles and themes, HealthKit integration for health data, Picture in Picture support, Variety of module options (Health, Device, Weather)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| ActivityBuilder Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient live activities
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Customization features
- 🔥 Dynamic island integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing UI/UX

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues after app updates
- Weather widget not refreshing automatically
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free widgets
- Improve weather widget functionality
- Allow customization of text/icons in dynamic island
- Implement a trial period or one-time purchase option


### Dynamic Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamic-calendar/id6578435786)

Manage your schedule efficiently with this ad-free tool. View calendars and tasks via desktop widgets, sync with your system calendar, and get reminders for holidays and make-up workdays. Enjoy a smooth user experience for all your scheduling needs.

**Highlights:** Widget calendar view (daily, weekly, monthly), Holiday and make-up workday reminders, System calendar synchronization, Schedule list view, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime VIP | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgets for Dynamic Island free?

Widgets for Dynamic Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dynamic Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgets for Dynamic Island or Dynamic Calendar?

Widgets for Dynamic Island is rated higher. Widgets for Dynamic Island averages 4.4 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while Dynamic Calendar averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Widgets for Dynamic Island or Dynamic Calendar have ads?

Widgets for Dynamic Island shows ads; Dynamic Calendar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widgets for Dynamic Island or Dynamic Calendar?

Widgets for Dynamic Island ships an update every 4 weeks, and Dynamic Calendar every 3 weeks. Most recently, Widgets for Dynamic Island was updated on October 17, 2026 and Dynamic Calendar on October 18, 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.*