# WidgetCal vs To Do List Widget

The clearest difference is rating: To Do List Widget at 4.5 against WidgetCal's 3.6. To Do List Widget also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 48%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WidgetCal sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and To Do List Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

To Do List Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of WidgetCal's written reviews are positive against 75% of To Do List Widget's.

WidgetCal ships an update every 3 weeks, To Do List Widget weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetCal | To Do List Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetcal-calendar-widget/id919048459/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-widget-simple/id1585508533/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | **75.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YunaSoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/453184622) | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) |

## 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


### To Do List Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-widget-simple/id1585508533)

Organize your life with interactive home screen widgets for tasks and to-do lists. Customize themes, fonts, and layouts, and sync across devices with iCloud. Manage your tasks directly from your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Interactive home screen widgets, Apple Watch app integration, Customizable themes and fonts, Unlimited to-do lists, iCloud sync, iOS 18 Lockscreen & Dynamic Island support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| To Do List Pro. | $24.99 | per year |
| To Do List Pro. | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 💡 Helpful for ADHD/busy users
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Useful for organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Buggy widget functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent customization
- 🐛 Limited list management options
- 🐛 Confusing user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not appearing
- Crashes when adding tasks
- Inconsistent color/theme changes

**Requested features**

- Ability to scroll tasks within widget
- Automatic daily task reset
- More font and layout options
- Subtask support
- Reminders and due dates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WidgetCal free?

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

### Is To Do List Widget free?

To Do List Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WidgetCal or To Do List Widget?

To Do List Widget is rated higher. WidgetCal averages 3.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while To Do List Widget averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do WidgetCal or To Do List Widget have ads?

WidgetCal shows ads; To Do List Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, WidgetCal or To Do List Widget?

WidgetCal ships an update every 3 weeks, and To Do List Widget weekly. Most recently, WidgetCal was updated on October 15, 2026 and To Do List Widget on October 16, 2026.

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