# WidgetCal vs Clockbook

The clearest difference is rating: Clockbook at 5.0 against WidgetCal's 3.6. Clockbook also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). WidgetCal's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WidgetCal sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Clockbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clockbook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WidgetCal has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WidgetCal ships an update every 3 weeks, Clockbook every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetCal | Clockbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetcal-calendar-widget/id919048459/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockbook/id1612292467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YunaSoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/453184622) | [CDMBase LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612292469) |

## 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


### Clockbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockbook/id1612292467)

This app allows managers to monitor and analyze the work progress and productivity of their remote workforce. It offers real-time timesheet management, project breakdown, and GPS location tracking for enhanced transparency and accuracy.

**Highlights:** Remote time tracking, Real-time timesheet management, Work progress monitoring, Breakdown by project, task, client, GPS location tracking, Cross-device syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WidgetCal free?

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

### Is Clockbook free?

Clockbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WidgetCal or Clockbook?

Clockbook is rated higher. WidgetCal averages 3.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Clockbook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WidgetCal or Clockbook have ads?

WidgetCal shows ads; Clockbook does not.

### Which is updated more often, WidgetCal or Clockbook?

WidgetCal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Clockbook every 12 months. Most recently, WidgetCal was updated on September 27, 2026 and Clockbook on June 3, 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.*