WidgetCal vs Reception App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WidgetCal
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.
- 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
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Full support iOS 14 widget! Do you still unlock your iPhone/iPad to check your schedule? Want to see weekly or monthly schedule in LockScreen? Here is the WidgetCal. This app shows weekly or monthly view for your events and reminders with a beautiful layout in Notification Center. Quick as a wink, you can access your personal occasions without hassle. Moreover, this widget seamlessly works with AwesomeCalendar, which is the most powerful calendar application in AppStore. It's for FREE. Just give it a try. +Display events and reminders in the Notification Center. +Week/Month view. +Navigate prev/next month. Tap 1st day of next month or last day of prev month. +Integrated with AwesomeCalendar. +Automatic and real-time update events and reminders. +Sunday/Monday start option. +Custom font and size. +ToDo carry over. +Visible calendars control. +Fade out past events. +Lunar calendar for Chinese and Korean. +Cute stickers on view. Some features listed above are available for a premium subscription. WidgetCal Premium is $3.99 USD per year (price may vary by location). The subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and will be charged through your iTunes account within 24 hours of the end of the term. We offer 3 months free for WidgetCal Premium. Whenever you don’t want to pay or stop using Premium, you can manage your subscription in iTunes. Terms of use: http://wp.me/P1YDeW-rI Private policy: http://wp.me/P1YDeW-q3
Reception App
Transform your iPad into a smart, contactless reception system. This app allows visitors to check in quickly and sends instant notifications to staff via integrated chat tools. It's ideal for offices, clinics, salons, and retail stores to streamline front desk operations.
- Contactless visitor check-in
- Instant staff notifications
- Customizable check-in buttons and fields
- Integration with Slack, Teams, Chatwork
- Custom branding options
- Energy-saving standby mode
- App lock for guided access
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Transform your iPad into a smart, contactless reception system. Reception App: iPad Check-in lets visitors check in quickly, while staff receive instant notifications via Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Chatwork. Perfect for offices, clinics, salons, and retail stores, this visitor management system streamlines front desk operations and improves visitor experience. With Reception App, you can set up a fully functional reception in minutes—no sales calls, no complicated onboarding, no extra hardware. Simply install the app on your iPad, customize the buttons and fields, and start receiving real-time visitor alerts. Affordable pricing and a 31-day free trial make it easy to start without risk. 【Who Can Benefit】 - Offices & Coworking Spaces: Manage visitors, deliveries, and meetings without dedicated reception staff, while keeping teams updated instantly via Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Chatwork. - Clinics & Medical Practices: Reduce waiting room congestion and notify staff instantly when patients arrive. - Beauty Salons & Spas: Welcome guests and alert stylists or therapists without interrupting service. - Retail Stores & Showrooms: Greet customers and route them to the right staff without delay. - Small Businesses: Replace manual visitor logs with an automated, professional solution. 【Key Features】 ■ Customizable Check-in Buttons Create buttons like “Interview,” “Delivery,” or “Guest” based on visitor type. Assign different notification destinations for each button, such as a Slack channel or Teams group. ■ Flexible Input Fields Choose which details to collect: visitor name, staff to visit, purpose of visit, and more. Hide unnecessary fields to keep the process quick and user-friendly. ■ Destination-based Notifications Send interview notifications to HR, delivery notifications to admin—no more phone transfers or wasted time. ■ Custom Branding Upload your company logo, choose background images, and match your brand colors. Edit button labels and instructions to suit your needs. ■ Energy-saving Standby Mode The screen dims after 30 seconds of inactivity to prevent burn-in and save power. Wake it with a tap. ■ App Lock (Guided Access) Lock the app to prevent accidental exits or misuse. Learn how: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202612 【Advantages Over Other Apps】 - No sales calls or inquiries required before starting. - Install and configure within minutes. - Affordable at $9.69/month, much lower than many competing reception systems. - Works entirely on your iPad—no expensive kiosk hardware needed. 【Supported Chat Tools】 - Slack - Chatwork - Microsoft Teams (Microsoft 365) 【Pricing】 Enjoy all features free for the first 31 days. After the trial, the app continues to work, but a subscription removes the payment screen. Subscription: $9.69/month, auto-renewable. 【Subscription Details】 - Payment is charged to your iTunes Account. - Subscriptions renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings. - If you purchase during the free trial, the unused portion of the trial is forfeited. 【Privacy Policy & Terms】 Privacy Policy: https://reception.sorovan.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://reception.sorovan.com/tos Photo Credits: Photo by Hannah Nelson from Pexels https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photography-of-a-woman-near-wall-1065084/ Photo by Areous Ahmad from Pexels https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photo-of-smiling-man-2122949/ Photo by mentatdgt from Pexels https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-wearing-white-sleeveless-shirt-and-white-denim-shorts-1082962/ Photo by Dalila Dalprat from Pexels https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-in-gray-shirt-standing-while-smiling-1844547/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reception App at 100% against WidgetCal's 47%. Reception App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). WidgetCal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. WidgetCal sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Reception App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WidgetCal ships an update every 2 weeks, Reception App every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WidgetCal | Reception App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YunaSoft Inc. | Naoki Oguchi |
Customer experience
WidgetCal
Reception App
Bugs and requests
WidgetCal
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Reception App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WidgetCal
- Premium Subscription3 Months trial$9.991 Year
- Religious holidays$0.99
- Week Numbers$0.99
- Moon Phases calendar$0.99
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- Holidays United States$0.99
- Calendars - Pro Football USA 2014-2015 edition$0.99
- Calendars - Pro Baseball USA 2015 edition$0.99
- Calendars - US Pro Basketball 2014-2015 edition$0.99
- Weather calendars$1.99
- Remove Advertisement$9.99
Reception App
- Monthly fee (auto-renewal)$9.691 Month









