Comparison

I Need That Widget vs Fluent Notes

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

Head to head
About

I Need That Widget

This app provides customizable calendar and reminder widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. View your schedule, upcoming events, and weekly plans at a glance without opening other apps. Your data remains private on your device.

Highlights
  • Home Screen widgets (small, medium, large)
  • Lock Screen widgets
  • Today Counts widget
  • Reminder support
  • Weekly calendar view
  • Open in preferred calendar app
  • Customizable display options
  • Privacy-focused, data stays on device
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"I Need That Widget" brings clean, focused calendar and reminder widgets to your Home Screen and Lock Screen. See today's schedule, upcoming events and reminders, weekly plans, a full monthly calendar, and today's reminders at a glance without digging through apps. Your calendar and reminder data stays private on your device. KEY FEATURES - Home Screen Widgets for different layouts - Small: Month Calendar or Today Counts - Medium: Upcoming events and reminders, or Weekly Calendar - Large: Full Month Grid or Compact Event List - Lock Screen Widgets - View a compact 3-week calendar directly on your Lock Screen - See today's reminders from the Lock Screen with the reminder widget - Focus Calendar Filters - Choose which calendars stay visible while a Focus is active - Apply the same calendar filter in the app and widgets - Turn off the active Focus filter from the app when needed - Today Counts Widget - See today's total event and reminder count at a glance - Get a quick summary for busy days or free days - Reminder Support - View reminders alongside calendar events - See today's reminders and upcoming reminders in widgets - Choose whether to show overdue reminders and reminders without due dates - View recurring and all-day reminders more reliably - Open reminder details from supported widgets and app views - Weekly Calendar Widget - See your week in a clean 7-day layout - Choose a rolling 7-day view starting today, or use your selected week-start setting - Choose the first day of the week in the app settings, or follow your system setting - Open in Your Preferred Calendar App - Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, and Fantastical supported - Tap widgets and jump into the calendar app you prefer - Improved fallback helps widget taps recover when permissions or destination apps need attention - Customizable - Choose which calendars and reminder lists to show - Choose between the new calendar-inspired app icon and the Classic icon - Toggle all-day events - Control reminder visibility - Choose how to display past items - Localized - Available in English, Korean, German, Spanish, French, Arabic, Dutch, Hindi, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Portuguese - Includes regional variants such as English (UK), English (Canada), English (Australia), Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Portugal), and Portuguese (Brazil) - Privacy First - Your calendar and reminder data stays on your device - No accounts, no servers, no tracking - Clean and Simple - No ads - No clutter - No subscription PERFECT FOR - Checking your schedule without opening Calendar - Seeing today's workload instantly - Viewing reminders from the Home Screen or Lock Screen - Planning your week from the Home Screen - Keeping a calendar visible on the Lock Screen - Filtering calendars around your current Focus - Choosing a widget layout that fits your workflow - People who want simple, readable calendar widgets PRIVACY & SIMPLICITY Your calendar and reminder data never leaves your device. "I Need That Widget" is built for people who want practical widgets, minimal design, and quick access to what matters most. An in-app FAQ explains widget setup and answers common questions.

About

Fluent Notes

Instantly capture thoughts and set reminders using your voice. This app transcribes your spoken notes into searchable text and plays back your original recording when an alarm sounds. It integrates with iOS features like Live Activities and widgets for seamless time management.

Highlights
  • Voice-activated recording
  • Smart audio transcription
  • Voice playback for alarms
  • Live Activities integration
  • Interactive home screen widgets
  • Offline processing
  • StandBy mode display
Features
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Capture your thoughts instantly and never miss a beat with Clock Notes—the fastest, most natural way to set reminders and alarms. Forget fiddling with tiny date pickers or typing out long notes. Just hold the button, speak your mind, and let Clock Notes handle the rest. Whether it’s a quick "Laundry in 45 minutes" or a detailed "Meeting with Sarah at 2 PM about the project launch," Clock Notes turns your voice into a reliable alarm and a searchable text note instantly. YOUR VOICE, ON TIME Clock Notes isn't just a voice recorder; it's a powerful time management tool built for the speed of life. • Hold to Record: The interface is designed for speed. Tap and hold to capture a thought. Drag to lock for hands-free recording. • Smart Transcription: We automatically transcribe your audio so you can read, search, and skim your reminders later. • Hear Your Reminder: When the alarm goes off, your original voice recording plays. It’s like receiving a voicemail from your past self—impossible to ignore. BUILT FOR MODERN iOS Clock Notes leverages the latest Apple technologies to feel right at home on your device. • Live Activities: Keep an eye on your active timers right from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. Pause, resume, or cancel without unlocking your phone. • Interactive Widgets: See your upcoming reminders and tick them off directly from your Home Screen. • StandBy Mode: Looks stunning on your nightstand, keeping your next alarm front and center. • App Shortcuts: Just say "Hey Siri, create a note on Clock Note" to start recording instantly, completely hands-free. RELIABLE • AlarmKit Integration: Critical alerts ensure your alarms ring loud and clear, even if the app is closed, your device is locked, or you're in Do Not Disturb mode. • 100% Offline: Your privacy matters. All processing happens on-device. No internet connection required to set or receive alarms. (AI Features require internet connection) CLOCK NOTES PRO Unlock the full potential of your productivity: 7 Day free trial One time Lifetime Purchase

Screenshots

I Need That Widget4 screens
Fluent Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fluent Notes at Free against I Need That Widget's $2.49. Fluent Notes also leads on device support (3 vs 1). I Need That Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On rating and ads 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

Fluent Notes is free to download; I Need That Widget costs $2.49 up front. Fluent Notes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. I Need That Widget 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 I Need That Widget against 5.0 for Fluent Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: I Need That Widget has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

I Need That Widget ships an update every 2 weeks, Fluent Notes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
I Need That Widget versus Fluent Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterI Need That WidgetFluent Notes
Price$2.49Free — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoohee KimJose Blanco

Customer experience

I Need That Widget

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Fluent Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

I Need That Widget

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Fluent Notes

One-time2
  • Free TrialFree
  • Lifetime Purchase$5.99

Questions

Is I Need That Widget free?
I Need That Widget costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fluent Notes free?
Fluent Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, I Need That Widget or Fluent Notes?
I Need That Widget and Fluent Notes are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do I Need That Widget or Fluent Notes have ads?
Neither I Need That Widget nor Fluent Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, I Need That Widget or Fluent Notes?
I Need That Widget ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fluent Notes every 6 weeks. Most recently, I Need That Widget was updated on October 30, 2026 and Fluent Notes on October 28, 2026.

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