# WidgetCal vs Calendar Op.2

The clearest difference is rating: Calendar Op.2 at 4.7 against WidgetCal's 3.6. Calendar Op.2 also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 47%) and ratings volume (13K vs 1.5K). WidgetCal's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WidgetCal sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Calendar Op.2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calendar Op.2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendar Op.2 has 13K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of WidgetCal's written reviews are positive against 69% of Calendar Op.2's.

WidgetCal ships an update every 2 weeks, Calendar Op.2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetCal | Calendar Op.2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetcal-calendar-widget/id919048459/reviews) | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-op2-planner-and-diary/id1097430896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YunaSoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/453184622) | [Yoshihiro Sakamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779044478) |

## What reviewers say

### WidgetCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetcal-calendar-widget/id919048459)

View your weekly or monthly schedule directly on your Lock Screen without unlocking your device. This app displays events and reminders with customizable layouts, offering quick access to your personal occasions. It also integrates with other powerful calendar applications.

**Highlights:** Lock screen widget support, Weekly and monthly schedule views, Event and reminder display, Integration with AwesomeCalendar, Customizable font and size, ToDo carry over, Lunar calendar support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Religious holidays | $0.99 | one-time |
| Week Numbers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Moon Phases calendar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holidays United States | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calendars - Pro Football USA 2014-2015 edition | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calendars - Pro Baseball USA 2015 edition | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calendars - US Pro Basketball 2014-2015 edition | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weather calendars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisement | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📅 Great calendar app
- 🔍 Detailed monthly view
- 🎨 Customizable colors and fonts
- 🔒 Syncs with Google Calendar
- 🔧 Helpful stickers and emojis

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Ads disrupt user experience
- 🔍 Limited color and theme options
- 🐛 Glitches after iOS updates
- 🗓️ Inability to scroll through months in widget
- 🗓️ Disappearing/deleted calendar events

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar events disappearing after updates
- Widget not showing correct month or events
- Inability to add or edit events in the app
- Syncing issues with Google Calendar
- Crashes and freezes after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Allow more calendar customization options
- Improve widget functionality and appearance
- Provide an ad-free paid version
- Enhance syncing with other calendar apps
- Add a daily/weekly view in the widget


### Calendar Op.2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-op2-planner-and-diary/id1097430896)

Organize your daily schedule with a clean and simple calendar app. It offers a beautiful month and list view with event titles, a mini pop-up for daily events, and seamless scrolling. Easily copy and paste events and search your schedule.

**Highlights:** Works with built-in iOS calendar, Month & list view with event title, Mini pop-up for daily events, Seamless vertical scrolling, Copy & Paste for events, Incremental search view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient calendar view
- 💡 Customizable color coding
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 🌟 Great alternative to default calendar

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with date/day synchronization
- 🔍 Limited color options
- 📱 No iPad version
- 🕰️ Can't schedule in 15-minute intervals
- 🔔 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Events disappearing from past months
- Time zone issues when traveling
- Inability to edit event details

**Requested features**

- Add more color options
- Implement landscape mode
- Allow disabling of irrelevant holidays
- Add support for Apple Watch
- Improve event editing functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WidgetCal free?

WidgetCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Calendar Op.2 free?

Calendar Op.2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WidgetCal or Calendar Op.2?

Calendar Op.2 is rated higher. WidgetCal averages 3.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Calendar Op.2 averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do WidgetCal or Calendar Op.2 have ads?

Both WidgetCal and Calendar Op.2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WidgetCal or Calendar Op.2?

WidgetCal ships an update every 2 weeks, and Calendar Op.2 weekly. Most recently, WidgetCal was updated on November 6, 2026 and Calendar Op.2 on November 8, 2026.

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