Comparison

simpleCal vs Calendar Widget !

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

Head to head
About

simpleCal

Features
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Designed for simplicity and ease of use, our Calendar App for Apple Watch provides a straightforward, clear calendar interface that mimics the classic desktop calendar. This app is ideal for anyone who wants to quickly check dates without the clutter of conventional calendar apps. Perfect for busy individuals who appreciate minimalism in daily planning.

About

Calendar Widget !

Display upcoming events and reminders directly on your Home Screen. This clean and simple widget offers a clear timeline view of your schedule, allowing you to check appointments at a glance without opening your main calendar app.

Highlights
  • Home screen event display
  • Clear event timeline
  • Customizable display modes
  • Adjustable font size and colors
  • Show reminders
  • Integrates with preferred calendar app
Features
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Calendar Widget - CalWid Your events right on the Home Screen. CalWid is a clean and simple calendar widget for your iPhone. Keep track of your upcoming events at any time – without opening the calendar app. The widget displays your upcoming events in a clearly structured timeline with date, time and color indicators. Perfect for anyone who wants to quickly check their schedule at a glance. ------------------------------- Features A clear list of upcoming events shows your next appointments directly in a widget on your Home Screen. You can choose your preferred calendar app so tapping the widget opens your own calendar directly. With different display modes you can choose between several styles: • Event color • Color bar • Colored background Customizable design • Adjustable font size • Optional bold text • Custom colors for text and background All-day events can also be displayed. You can also choose to show reminders in the widget. ------------------------------- Quick setup 1. Add the widget to your Home Screen 2. Select your calendar in the CalWid app 3. Customize the appearance and colors Done – your events are always visible. ------------------------------- Privacy CalWid only accesses the calendar data stored on your device. No data is modified, stored or transmitted.

Screenshots

Calendar Widget !4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Calendar Widget ! at Free against simpleCal's $0.49. simpleCal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On ads and device support 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

Calendar Widget ! is free to download; simpleCal costs $0.49 up front. Calendar Widget ! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. simpleCal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
simpleCal versus Calendar Widget !: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersimpleCalCalendar Widget !
Price$0.49Free — better
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRirei KuroshimaMichael Schatto

In-app purchases

None

simpleCal

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Calendar Widget !

One-time1
  • CalWid – Calendar Widget$2.99

Questions

Is simpleCal free?
simpleCal costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calendar Widget ! free?
Calendar Widget ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do simpleCal or Calendar Widget ! have ads?
Neither simpleCal nor Calendar Widget ! shows ads.

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