# EasyNotes vs WidgetCal

The clearest difference is ads: WidgetCal at none against EasyNotes's shown. WidgetCal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). EasyNotes's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EasyNotes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and WidgetCal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WidgetCal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EasyNotes has 4.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

EasyNotes ships an update every 10 days, WidgetCal every 32 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EasyNotes | WidgetCal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easynotes-notes-memo-and-lists/id6450029780/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetcal-widget-calculator/id6468929338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 124 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gulooloo Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574018169) | [杏娣 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275821426) |

## What reviewers say

### EasyNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easynotes-notes-memo-and-lists/id6450029780)

Capture your thoughts, ideas, and tasks with a versatile note-taking app. Create rich text notes, add photos, sketch, record audio, and organize everything with customizable backgrounds and widgets. Secure your information with multiple lock options and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Rich text formatting, Customizable note backgrounds, Sticky notes widgets, Organization with tags and reminders, Gesture, password, and biometric locks, iCloud sync, Timeline view

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| VIP - Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $11.49 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $14.49 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $16.99 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $16.99 | per year |
| VIP - Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Lifetime | $20.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Lifetime | $26.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable notes
- 📷 Ability to add photos
- 🗓️ Month calendar view with reminders
- 💻 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Export to PDF not working
- 🔒 Difficult to transfer VIP status to new device
- 🔒 Unable to access photos on Apple devices
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Sync issues

**Reported bugs**

- Export to PDF not working
- Sync issues
- Picky about Apple Pencil input
- Widget not mirroring note colors
- Unable to access photos on Apple devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create sub-folders within categories
- Dark mode option
- Family sharing
- Better device sync and transfer options
- More font and color customization options


### WidgetCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetcal-widget-calculator/id6468929338)

Perform calculations directly from your home screen with advanced functions. Customize your experience with multiple themes. Unlock premium features through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Home screen widget calculator, Trigonometric and calculus functions, Over 10 beautiful themes, No ads, Monthly/annual subscription for Pro features

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WidgetCal Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| WidgetCal Pro | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EasyNotes free?

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

### Is WidgetCal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EasyNotes or WidgetCal?

WidgetCal is rated higher. EasyNotes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while WidgetCal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EasyNotes or WidgetCal have ads?

EasyNotes shows ads; WidgetCal does not.

### Which is updated more often, EasyNotes or WidgetCal?

EasyNotes ships an update every 10 days, and WidgetCal every 32 months. Most recently, EasyNotes was updated on November 12, 2026 and WidgetCal on November 12, 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.*