# Ascent vs Remical：calendar widget

The clearest difference is rating: Ascent at 4.6 against Remical：calendar widget's 4.0. Ascent also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 43%) and ratings volume (52 vs 4). Remical：calendar widget's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ascent sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Remical：calendar widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ascent holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ascent has 52 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Ascent's written reviews are positive against 43% of Remical：calendar widget's.

Ascent ships an update every 3 weeks, Remical：calendar widget weekly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ascent | Remical：calendar widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascent-screen-time-control/id6670786673/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remicalcalendar-widget/id6762583359/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 213 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ascent Apps TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800568136) | [学良 靳](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791452413) |

## What reviewers say

### Ascent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascent-screen-time-control/id6670786673)

This app helps build healthy phone habits by pausing distracting applications and preventing compulsive scrolling. It offers features like focus sessions and reminders to encourage mindful usage and reclaim your time.

**Highlights:** Pause Exercise for reflection, Focus Sessions to minimize distractions, Reminders to break unhealthy patterns, App Limits for daily usage control, Intentions to state purpose before app use, Shortcuts for streamlined workflow, Bookmarks for curated resources

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Free Lifetime Premium | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps limit screen time
- 👍 Reduces social media usage
- 👍 Effective for habit change
- 👍 Free and effective
- 👍 Minimalist and slick design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stopped working after a week
- 🐛 Randomly stops working on iPhone daily
- 🐛 Timer doesn't actually close apps
- 🐛 Feature unavailable on iPhone (YouTube/Insta shorts)
- 🐛 Bugs to fix

**Reported bugs**

- Stopped working after less than a week
- Randomly stops working on iPhone daily
- Timer doesn’t actually close apps
- App thinks time limits are set when they aren't
- Locks users out of apps

**Requested features**

- Add short form content blocking like on Android
- Add push up feature
- Add short form content blocking like on Android
- Add Reels blocking separately
- Add Reels blocking option on Apple


### Remical：calendar widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remicalcalendar-widget/id6762583359)

Organize your day with a calendar, reminders, and to-do list. Customizable Home Screen widgets display your schedule, tasks, and upcoming events in one place. Manage your time and boost productivity without opening multiple apps.

**Highlights:** Calendar and reminder widgets, To-do list functionality, Customizable Home Screen display, Interactive widgets for task completion, Multiple widget sizes and layouts, Personalize fonts, colors, and filters

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ascent free?

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

### Is Remical：calendar widget free?

Remical：calendar widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ascent or Remical：calendar widget?

Ascent is rated higher. Ascent averages 4.6 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Remical：calendar widget averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Ascent or Remical：calendar widget have ads?

Neither Ascent nor Remical：calendar widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ascent or Remical：calendar widget?

Ascent ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remical：calendar widget weekly. Most recently, Ascent was updated on November 12, 2026 and Remical：calendar widget 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.*