What = Next vs Calendar Widget !
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
What = Next
Manage your schedule and tasks with this straightforward agenda app. It offers multiple calendar views, event templates, and powerful search functionality to keep your day organized. Customize your experience with dark mode and adjustable text sizes.
- Traditional week calendar view
- Dual calendar and reminder sets
- Event and reminder templates
- Powerful search functionality
- Date navigation
- Customization options (dark mode, font size, accent colors)
- Multilingual support
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What = Next is a free simple and intuitive agenda app that helps you manage your events and reminders effortlessly. Whether you prefer a list view or a classic week calendar layout, this app has you covered. Key Features: - Traditional Week Calendar: Get a clear overview of your week at a glance. - Dual Calendar & Reminder Sets: Easily switch between two calendar sets and two reminder lists. - Event & Reminder Templates: Save time by creating reusable templates for recurring events or reminders. - Powerful Search: Quickly find events and reminders in seconds. - Date Navigation: Jump to any specific date with ease. - Customization Options: Enjoy dark mode, adjustable font sizes, and customizable accent colors. Multilingual Support: Available in English, Dutch, and German.
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 in-app purchases: What = Next at none against Calendar Widget !'s 1. What = Next also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%). Calendar Widget !'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Calendar Widget ! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. What = Next asks for nothing beyond the download.
What = Next ships an update every 5 weeks, Calendar Widget ! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | What = Next | Calendar Widget ! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Vogels | Michael Schatto |
Customer experience
What = Next
Calendar Widget !
In-app purchases
What = Next
No in-app purchases
Calendar Widget !
- CalWid – Calendar Widget$2.99
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