Calc ± Smart Widgets vs AlwaysOn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calc ± Smart Widgets
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Calc ± Smart Widgets One app. Every calculation. Calc replaces a dozen single-purpose apps with 25+ beautifully designed calculators and converters — all one tap away. WHY PEOPLE LOVE CALC - Everything in one place — no more switching between apps - Clean, distraction-free design that's a joy to use - Interactive home screen widgets for instant answers - Works beautifully on both iPhone and iPad - Choose your number format: Indian (10,00,000), Western, European, or East Asian FINANCE CALCULATORS - EMI Calculator — plan loans with confidence - SIP Calculator — project your investment growth - GST Calculator — add or subtract tax instantly - VAT Calculator — quick tax breakdowns - Percentage, Discount & Tip calculators for everyday math SMART CONVERTERS - Currency Converter with live rates - Length, Weight, Volume, Area & Temperature - Speed, Pressure, Energy, Force & Power - Number systems — Binary, Octal, Decimal, Hexadecimal - Timezones & Data storage units MADE FOR YOUR WORKFLOW - Pick your default tool — open straight into the calculator you use most - Set default units once, convert faster forever - Sound & haptic feedback you can toggle - Optimized sidebar navigation on iPad GO PRO Unlock all calculators, premium interactive widgets, and calculation history with Calc Pro. Start with a free trial — cancel anytime. Whether you're planning a loan, splitting a bill, converting units for work, or checking exchange rates before a trip — Calc gives you the answer in seconds. Download Calc today and carry every calculator in your pocket. If you face any technical challenges or have any suggestions or feedback, Feel free to contact us at info@hkinfoway.com . Privacy Policy: https://calc.wallzy.app/privacy-policy
AlwaysOn
Transform a plugged-in iPhone into a convenient desk display. View the time, date, calendar, and weather at a glance. Features a sleep mode for nighttime use and custom display hours.
- Large digital clock display
- Current date and calendar
- Upcoming calendar events
- Local weather forecast
- Customizable display hours
- Low-brightness sleep mode
- Burn-in protection
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a beautiful desk and nightstand clock. Free, with no ads and no subscriptions. AlwaysOn shows the time, your calendar, weather and more on a screen you leave docked or propped up, and now on your Home Screen and Lock Screen too. WIDGETS FOR YOUR HOME SCREEN • Time Together, Daylight, Word Clock, Card Clock, Tube Clock, Countdown, Green Room, Moon Phase and Horizon • Home Screen, Lock Screen and StandBy • Tap ▶ to watch a whole day go by in seconds CLOCKS AND BACKGROUNDS • Digital clocks in eight styles, including big iPhone-style digits • Clock backgrounds: Lens, Card (split-flap), Tube, Prism, Stone, Shadow and Green Room • Animated and still backgrounds: Earth, Horizon, Moon Phase, Catnap, Soft Flow, Tide and more • Seasonal backgrounds for holidays and festivals MADE FOR NIGHT • Darker nights with a soft amber clock • Day Mode hours, Smart Dimming and burn-in protection • A sunrise alarm that wakes you with light YOUR LAYOUT • Arrange the clock with Calendar, Up Next, Weather, World Clock, Countdown, Photos and Battery • Separate layouts for portrait and landscape, made for both iPhone and iPad PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no tracking, no data collected • Available in English, Spanish and Simplified Chinese AlwaysOn turns a screen you're not using into something calm and useful.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AlwaysOn at none against Calc ± Smart Widgets's 2. Calc ± Smart Widgets's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Calc ± Smart Widgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. AlwaysOn asks for nothing beyond the download.
Calc ± Smart Widgets ships an update daily, AlwaysOn every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calc ± Smart Widgets | AlwaysOn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | HKinfoway Technologies | Weijin Wang |
In-app purchases
Calc ± Smart Widgets
- Calc ± Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Calc ± Pro Yearly14 Days trial$12.991 Year
AlwaysOn
No in-app purchases
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