Comparison

months vs Widget Now

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

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About

months

This calendar app offers a unique vertical scroll for viewing months and daily schedules simultaneously. It's designed for intuitive usability, one-handed operation, and integrates weather forecasts. Enjoy a free one-week trial before deciding to subscribe.

Highlights
  • Vertical scroll for month and day views
  • One-handed operation design
  • One-tap easy search with saved history
  • Dark Mode, Widgets, Dynamic Type support
  • Integrated weather forecast
  • 1-week free trial
Features
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Make schedule management smarter and more enjoyable. This "Calendar" app is designed not just to manage your daily tasks, but to be an app you’ll actually want to open every day. We have pursued a refined design and comfortable usability that feels great to the touch. With our unique vertical scroll, you can view your schedule for months ahead without worrying about turning pages or month boundaries. No prior subscription required. Please try the full features for one week. There is no automatic billing after the free period ends. You will only be charged if you decide you want to keep using it and subscribe manually. It is a completely risk-free way to find out if this is the right calendar for you. If the usability and design fit your style, we believe this will become your go-to calendar app for years to come. Key Features - A "Calendar" that shows Monthly and Daily plans at a glance Say goodbye to flipping through months. Our simple, easy-to-use design allows you to scroll vertically through your timeline freely. You can view the entire month's overview and detailed daily schedules on a single screen. This intuitive visibility ensures you never miss an appointment—even those that cross over into the next month. - Optimized for One-Handed Use Designed for comfort, all main operation buttons are placed at the bottom of the screen. This layout allows for natural, one-handed navigation, making schedule management efficient and stress-free, even on larger smartphones. - One-Tap Easy Search Because you use it every day, searching should be instant. Your frequent search terms and history are saved and can be pinned for quick access. Once set, you can access the information you need with just one tap, making daily planning smoother than ever. - Full Support for Dark Mode, Widgets, Dynamic Type & New iOS Features Enjoy a unified, beautiful look with Dark Mode support for both the app icon and widgets. Our widgets are now more powerful, displaying more information and allowing interactive operations. Plus, Dynamic Type automatically adjusts font sizes based on your OS settings. We’ve packed the app with new features to comprehensively improve your user experience. - Integrated Weather Forecast Check the weather and temperature right alongside your schedule. Based on your current location, the latest forecast is displayed within the calendar, helping you plan your day more conveniently. - Free for 1 Week! Try it thoroughly first Choosing a calendar app that fits your lifestyle is important. That’s why we offer a 1-week free trial. Take your time to test all the features and usability before deciding whether to subscribe. There is no automatic charge, so you can explore risk-free to see if it suits your planning style. — Privacy policy https://months.jp/policy/ Apple's Standard License Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Widget Now

This app displays Japanese calendar information, including Japanese era dates, lunar calendar details, and daily historical facts, directly on your iPhone's lock screen. It offers customizable widgets for precise timekeeping and quick access to traditional Japanese calendar elements.

Highlights
  • Real-time Japanese era date display on lock screen
  • Daily historical facts, anniversaries, and birthdays
  • Second-level accurate time updates
  • Comprehensive traditional Japanese calendar data (Rokuyo, lunar, etc.)
  • 17 types of calendar information available
  • 10 customizable widget styles
  • Age and date calculation tools
Features
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今年は令和何年? もう検索しなくていい。 今日は大安? 旧暦は何月? ロック画面を見るだけ。 そして——今日は、何の日? 記念日も歴史も、毎日届く。 Widget Nowは、iPhoneのロック画面に和暦・西暦・秒・六曜をリアルタイム表示する時計ウィジェットアプリです。アプリを開けば、「今日は何の日」から旧暦・二十四節気・月齢・干支まで——日本の暦と今日のすべてがひとつの画面に集まります。 ◆ ロック画面で和暦を瞬時に確認 「令和○年」と「20XX年」を同時に表示。確定申告、契約書、履歴書——書類の和暦記入で、もう手が止まりません。 ◆ 今日は何の日?毎日がすこし面白くなる(イチオシ) 今日の記念日(由来つき)、歴史上の出来事、偉人の誕生日・命日、誕生花を366日分収録。「この事件は今日だったのか」——出来事の年には和暦を併記します(例: 1945年(昭和20年))。気になった記念日・出来事・人物は、右の虫メガネをタップすればその場でWeb検索してさらに深掘りできます(アプリ内で完結)。前日・翌日への移動や、気になる日付を自由に調べることもできます。朝の1分が、ちょっとした話のタネになります。 ◆ 秒まで止まらないウィジェット 一般的なウィジェットは分単位の更新ですが、Widget Nowは秒が止まりません。電車の発車時刻、会議の開始時刻を秒単位で把握できます。 ◆ 六曜・旧暦・二十四節気。日本の暦がここに集まる 大安・仏滅などの六曜、旧暦日付・和風月名(睦月〜師走)、干支、二十四節気(立春・夏至…)、月齢・月相、星座——日本の伝統的な暦情報を美しいグリッドで表示。冠婚葬祭や引越しの日取り確認にも。 ◆ 全17種類の暦情報 和暦 / 西暦 / 日付 / 曜日 / Month / Weekday / 週番号 / 年の通算日 / 年の残り日数 / 六曜 / 旧暦 / 旧暦月名 / 干支 / 二十四節気 / 月相 / 季節 / 星座 ◆ 10種類のウィジェットから選べる ・ロック画面インライン(時計上):和暦+時刻、和暦+西暦、西暦+時刻、和暦+六曜、月+時刻 ・ロック画面長方形(時計下):日付+時刻、年+時刻、時刻のみ、日付のみ、年月日 ・ホーム画面(小・中):日付+時刻、年+時刻、時刻のみ、日付のみの4パターンを配置可能 ◆ 年月日を大きく1行で(新登場) 「令和8年8月13日」を1行で大きく表示。iPhone標準の日付が小さくて読みにくい方へ。和暦・西暦の切り替えと曜日の表示/非表示も選べます。 ◆ ウィジェットもあなた好みに テーマ(自動/ライト/ダーク)や六曜表示のオン/オフを、ウィジェットを長押しするだけで設定できます。壁紙や好みに合わせてどうぞ。 ◆ 和暦⇄西暦早見表(検索対応) 昭和元年(1926年)から今年+2年までの対応表を搭載。西暦・元号・年齢・干支で検索でき、書類記入時の変換に便利です。 ◆ 年齢計算 生年月日を入れるだけで、満年齢・数え年・和暦の生年・干支・星座・次の誕生日までの日数・生まれてからの日数を一覧表示。履歴書の作成や保険の申込みに。入力した生年月日は自動保存されます。 ◆ 表示は自由自在 17種類の暦情報から見たいものだけを選んで、ドラッグ&ドロップで並び替え。ダーク/ライトモードにも自動対応します。 ◆ こんな方におすすめ ・「今日は何の日?」の雑学や歴史が好きな方 ・書類で和暦を確認することが多い方 ・六曜や旧暦で日取りを決めたい方 ・二十四節気や月齢で季節を感じたい方 ・秒単位の正確な時刻が必要な方 ・自分や家族の年齢を数え年・和暦ですぐ確認したい方 ・ロック画面をシンプルに整えたい方 すべて無料。Widget Nowで、「今日」がもっと面白くなる。

Screenshots

months4 screens
Widget Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Widget Now at none against months's 2. Widget Now also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). months's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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

Both are free to download. months sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Widget Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

months ships an update every 3 weeks, Widget Now every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
months versus Widget Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermonthsWidget Now
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperforYou inc.Naoto Tazawa

Customer experience

months

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

Widget Now

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

months

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
None

Widget Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is months free?
months is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Widget Now free?
Widget Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do months or Widget Now have ads?
Widget Now shows ads; months does not.
Which is updated more often, months or Widget Now?
months ships an update every 3 weeks, and Widget Now every 4 days. Most recently, months was updated on October 30, 2026 and Widget Now on November 5, 2026.

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