Comparison

Shwidget vs CellGet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shwidget

Display your Google Sheets data directly on your iOS device's Home or Lock Screen. Monitor key values and KPIs automatically without needing to open the Sheets app.

Highlights
  • Display Google Sheets data in widgets
  • Automatic widget updates
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • No account required
  • Privacy-friendly data handling
  • Easy setup with Sheet and Cell IDs
Features
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Do you have a KPI or important value in Google Sheets that updates automatically, and you want to monitor it without constantly opening the Sheets app? Meet Shwidget, your solution! Shwidget is an iOS app that lets you display any Google Sheets cell value directly in a widget on your device. It automatically updates via iOS’s widget system, meaning you can keep tabs on your important data right from your Home or Lock Screen, without the need to check the Sheets app manually. Key Features: * Automatic updates using iOS’s widget update system. * Home Screen widgets in various sizes, as well as Lock Screen widgets. * Privacy-friendly: No account required, and your data never leaves your device. SETTING IT UP Getting started is easy! All you need is the Sheet ID and the Cell IDs of the data you want to display. Optionally, you can add titles for each value, which will appear in the widget for clarity. 1. Find the Sheet ID: This is the long string of characters in your Google Sheets URL (without the dashes). 2. Set Sharing Permissions: Make sure the sheet is set to “Anyone with the link” and read-only to allow Shwidget to fetch the data securely. Once you’ve set these up in the app, Shwidget takes care of the rest. The widget will automatically update at regular intervals thanks to iOS’s background system. PRO TIPS * How to Find the Sheet ID: Open your Google Sheet, and the ID is the long string of random characters in the URL between the slashes. For example:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CMvaCWBAsrAftZjT5nXlntTUsnmkkZDlxMkXhAd_sBs/
In this case, the Sheet ID is: 1CMvaCWBAsrAftZjT5nXlntTUsnmkkZDlxMkXhAd_sBs.
 Paste only this ID into the Shwidget app. (Tip: Double-check you’re not copying the entire URL!) * Sharing Permissions: Ensure your sheet’s general access is set to “Anyone with the link” and role set to “Viewer” to allow Shwidget access without making unnecessary changes to your security settings. * If your widget says "ERROR empty cell?" Then the cell is empty OR sharing is not properly done OR typo in the cell field. Trust me, its one of these. * Data Privacy: If you’re concerned about sharing sensitive data, consider creating a “proxy” spreadsheet and use Google Sheets’ IMPORTRANGE function to pull only the necessary data into a separate sheet that’s shared with Shwidget. EXAMPLE SETUP Test Shwidget with the example sheet below:
Sheet ID: 1CMvaCWBAsrAftZjT5nXlntTUsnmkkZDlxMkXhAd_sBs
 Try cell IDs like D1, D2, D3 or E1-E7, and open the sheet to see the expected values. FREE vs PRO The free version of Shwidget lets you add one row or data field per widget. To unlock more rows, upgrade to the KPI Lover subscription for expanded functionality. The free version also includes a logo on the home screen widget and a subject text on the lock screen widget, which you can remove by subscribing. No hidden fees, no gimmicks — just more features and a cleaner experience! Cheers, Mikko 
P.S. Your feedback is always welcome! Drop me a line at mikko_a_appsipaja.fi. Terms of use, standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CellGet

Features
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YOUR DATA, AT A GLANCE. CellGet turns spreadsheet data into clean, customizable widgets for your iPhone. Instead of opening a spreadsheet every time you want to check a number, put the information you care about right on your Home Screen or Lock Screen. FROM SPREADSHEET TO WIDGET Getting started is simple: • Add a publicly accessible Google Sheet • Choose the sheet you want to use • Select a cell or range • Choose a widget style • Customize it with the Widget Builder • Add it to your Home Screen or Lock Screen AUTOMATICALLY UPDATED Your spreadsheet can change throughout the day. CellGet automatically refreshes your widgets and fetches updated data from your connected spreadsheet. You don't need to recreate your widget every time the data changes. BUILD IT YOUR WAY Create widgets for the information you check regularly: • Sales • Prices • Targets • Orders • Inventory • Expenses • KPIs • Production numbers • Stock levels • And much more LIVE WIDGET PREVIEW Build your widget and see the result instantly. Change the layout, labels, formatting and appearance while viewing a live preview before adding it to your iPhone. MULTIPLE WIDGET STYLES Choose the format that works best for your data: • Single-value widgets • Multi-value widgets • Tables • Trends • Progress widgets • Minimal layouts • Custom widgets HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN Keep important information where you can see it. Add CellGet widgets to: • Small, Medium and Large Home Screen layouts • Lock Screen widgets MADE FOR YOUR DATA Format numbers the way you want them with support for: • Currency • Percentages • Decimals • Custom prefixes and suffixes • Trend indicators • Progress toward targets Whether you're checking today's sales, a product price, a monthly target, an order count or a single important number, CellGet keeps it just a glance away. WORKS WITH GOOGLE SHEETS CellGet works with publicly accessible Google Sheets. Simply provide your spreadsheet and choose the information you want to display. CellGet is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC. Google Sheets is a trademark of Google LLC. FREE. AND STAYING FREE. CellGet is free to use and will always be free. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. No premium tier. We believe a simple utility should stay simple. CELLGET Your spreadsheet data. Right where you need it.

Screenshots

Shwidget3 screens
CellGet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CellGet at none against Shwidget's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shwidget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CellGet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shwidget versus CellGet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShwidgetCellGet
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppsipaja OySamrat Mazumdar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shwidget

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly payment7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly payment7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

CellGet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shwidget free?
Shwidget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CellGet free?
CellGet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shwidget or CellGet have ads?
Neither Shwidget nor CellGet shows ads.

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