Comparison

WeekdayWidget vs CFA Essentials

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

Head to head
About

WeekdayWidget

Master the 'Human Calendar' trick to mentally calculate the day of the week for any date. This app offers tutorials, guided practice, and training games to help you learn and perfect this skill.

Highlights
  • Learn 'Human Calendar' trick
  • Text and video tutorials
  • Guided Solve mode
  • Training minigames
  • Speedrun mode
  • Customizable date range
Features
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Want to learn the ‘Human Calendar’ trick and quickly calculate the day of the week for any calendar date in your head? WeekdayWidget is the definitive platform for learning, training, and performing mental weekday calculation. It has never been easier to learn this skill- in addition to the comprehensive text and video tutorials, WeekdayWidget features an exclusive ‘Guided Solve’ mode that walks you step by step through the full process until you’re ready to solve on your own! The app also features: - Sleek user interface with unlockable themes - Training minigames for practicing individual steps in the full process - Speedrun mode based on official Memoriad categories - Text-to-speech functionality to emulate spoken performances - Fully customizable date range from 1600 - 2100 …and more! Whether you’re learning for a mathematics demonstration, training for Mental Olympics competition, or just picking up a neat party trick, WeekdayWidget’s flexibility makes it the ideal platform no matter the use case. ‘Doomsday’ algorithm inventor John Conway was famously able to calculate any weekday in under two seconds… Can you beat that?

About

CFA Essentials

Prepare for CFA Levels I, II, and III exams with comprehensive curriculum coverage and LOS-focused content. Master complex financial concepts with clear explanations and essential formulas, perfect for on-the-go study.

Highlights
  • Complete curriculum coverage
  • LOS-focused content
  • Clear explanations of financial concepts
  • Essential formulas
  • Study on the go
Features
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Prepare for the CFA Level I, II, and III exams with confidence using CFA Essentials. Our app provides a comprehensive and structured approach to mastering the curriculum, designed specifically for busy candidates who need efficient study tools. **Key Features:** • Complete Curriculum Coverage: Access detailed explanations for all major topic areas across all three levels. • LOS-Focused Content: Every module is aligned with the official Learning Outcome Statements (LOS), ensuring you focus on exactly what you need to know for your specific exam level. • Clear Explanations: Complex financial concepts are broken down into easy-to-understand notes, helping you grasp difficult topics quickly. • Essential Formulas: Master the math with clear presentation of key formulas and equations, from Time Value of Money to Derivatives and Portfolio Management. • Study on the Go: Perfect for commuting or quick review sessions, giving you access to high-quality study material whenever you have a moment. Whether you are just starting your Level I journey or finalizing your preparation for Level III, CFA Essentials is your companion for exam success. Download now and take the next step towards your charter.

Screenshots

WeekdayWidget4 screens
CFA Essentials4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WeekdayWidget at none against CFA Essentials's 3. WeekdayWidget also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. CFA Essentials sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. WeekdayWidget asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WeekdayWidget against 5.0 for CFA Essentials. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeekdayWidget has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WeekdayWidget versus CFA Essentials: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeekdayWidgetCFA Essentials
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJasper Murphy晔斌 范

In-app purchases

None

WeekdayWidget

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CFA Essentials

Subscriptions2
  • CFA Essentials Monthly Access$1.991 Month
  • CFA Essentials Quarterly Access$3.993 Months
One-time1
  • CFA Essentials Lifetime Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is WeekdayWidget free?
WeekdayWidget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CFA Essentials free?
CFA Essentials is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WeekdayWidget or CFA Essentials?
WeekdayWidget and CFA Essentials are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do WeekdayWidget or CFA Essentials have ads?
Neither WeekdayWidget nor CFA Essentials shows ads.

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