# WidgetCal vs FirstSeed Calendar

The clearest difference is rating: FirstSeed Calendar at 4.7 against WidgetCal's 3.6. FirstSeed Calendar also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 47%). WidgetCal's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 337) and 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 FirstSeed Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FirstSeed Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 337 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of WidgetCal's written reviews are positive against 81% of FirstSeed Calendar's.

WidgetCal ships an update every 2 weeks, FirstSeed Calendar every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetCal | FirstSeed Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetcal-calendar-widget/id919048459/reviews) | **[4.7 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstseed-calendar/id1321260278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 337 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YunaSoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/453184622) | [FirstSeed Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321260277) |

## 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


### FirstSeed Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstseed-calendar/id1321260278)

A powerful scheduling app that manages both events and reminders. It offers innovative calendar views, interactive widgets for various iOS versions, and seamless syncing with Apple's Calendar and Reminders apps. An optional paid upgrade unlocks advanced features like natural language event processing and drag-and-drop functionality.

**Highlights:** Interactive and lock-screen widgets, Full-featured month, week, and list views, Event and reminder management, Natural language event processing (paid), Drag & drop event manipulation (paid), Apple Watch support, Syncs with Apple Calendar and Reminders

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Donation | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WidgetCal free?

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

### Is FirstSeed Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WidgetCal or FirstSeed Calendar?

FirstSeed Calendar is rated higher. WidgetCal averages 3.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while FirstSeed Calendar averages 4.7 from 337 ratings.

### Do WidgetCal or FirstSeed Calendar have ads?

Both WidgetCal and FirstSeed Calendar show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WidgetCal or FirstSeed Calendar?

WidgetCal ships an update every 2 weeks, and FirstSeed Calendar every 8 days. Most recently, WidgetCal was updated on October 29, 2026 and FirstSeed Calendar on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*