simpleCal vs Calendar Widget !
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
simpleCal
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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.
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.
- Home screen event display
- Clear event timeline
- Customizable display modes
- Adjustable font size and colors
- Show reminders
- Integrates with preferred calendar app
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | simpleCal | Calendar Widget ! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.49 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rirei Kuroshima | Michael Schatto |
In-app purchases
simpleCal
No in-app purchases
Calendar Widget !
- CalWid – Calendar Widget$2.99
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