Calendar Widget ! vs Focus Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Focus Timer
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Focus Timer - Novaro Pomodoro helps you master the Pomodoro Technique and build deep focus habits. Set a timer, eliminate distractions, and get more done. CORE FEATURES • Pomodoro Timer — 25-min work sessions with short & long breaks, fully customizable • Task Management — Create, categorize, and track tasks with estimated pomodoros • Focus Stats — Daily, weekly, and monthly reports with completion rates • Heatmap — Visualize your focus consistency over time • Category Breakdown — See where your time goes across work, study, and life • Achievements — Unlock milestones as you build your focus streak • Multi-language — Supports 12 languages including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more PRO FEATURES • Custom timer durations (any length you want) • Unlimited tasks • Extended stats (30/90 day trends) • Heatmap & category analytics • Focus Mode — Lock the app during sessions to block distractions • Weekly focus reports • Data export • Ad-free experience SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS • Monthly: Auto-renews each month • Yearly: Save over 50%, auto-renews annually • Lifetime: One-time purchase, unlock forever Free 7-day trial for new subscribers. Cancel anytime: iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions auto-renew 24 hours before the current period expires unless canceled. Privacy Policy: https://pomodoro-timer-8u9.pages.dev/privacy-policy-en Terms of Service: https://pomodoro-timer-8u9.pages.dev/terms-of-service-en
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Calendar Widget ! at none against Focus Timer's shown. Focus Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Calendar Widget ! ships an update every 2 weeks, Focus Timer every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Calendar Widget ! | Focus Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Schatto | 洁勇 杨 |
In-app purchases
Calendar Widget !
- CalWid – Calendar Widget$2.99
Focus Timer
- Focus Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Focus Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
- Focus Pro Lifetime$29.99
Questions
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