Comparison

WidgetCal vs DateSmith Light

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

DateSmith Light

Enhance your iPhone's lock screen with a beautifully formatted date display. This app specializes in the premium space above your clock, offering customizable formats and reliable midnight updates. Track important events with a countdown mode and enjoy a minimalist, privacy-focused design.

Highlights
  • Custom date widget for above lock screen clock
  • Multiple widget formats
  • Personalized date formats
  • Countdown mode for events
  • Automatic midnight updates
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Battery efficient
Features
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DateSmith Light: YOUR LOCK SCREEN DATE PERFECTED DateSmith Light delivers what other widget apps don't - a beautifully formatted date display specifically designed for the premium space above your lock screen clock. With reliable midnight updates and customization options, DateSmith Light enhances your iPhone with information you need at a glance. ABOVE-CLOCK PERFECTION Unlike generic widget apps, DateSmith Light specializes in the coveted space above your lock screen clock. Our elegant date formats complement your iPhone's design language while delivering essential information at a glance. RELIABLE MIDNIGHT UPDATES DateSmith Light employs sophisticated background processing technology that ensures your date always updates precisely at midnight - even if your phone is asleep. Say goodbye to yesterday's date lingering on your lock screen! PERSONALIZATION OPTIONS Choose from multiple date format styles or switch to countdown mode to track days until an important event. Make your lock screen truly yours with the perfect date display that fits your needs. MINIMALIST DESIGN We focus on doing one thing perfectly - showing today's date in a clean, elegant format that enhances your lock screen. No clutter, no distractions, just the information you need. KEY FEATURES - Custom date widget designed specifically for the space above your lock screen clock - Multiple widget formats available for home screen and other widget areas - Personalized display with customizable date formats - Countdown mode to track days until important events - Automatic midnight updates with advanced background technology - Simple configuration - set it up once and forget it - One-time purchase - no subscriptions, no recurring fees - Extremely battery efficient design - 100% privacy focused - no data collection, no analytics - No internet connection required - Minimal storage footprint PRIVACY FIRST DateSmith Light is designed with your privacy in mind. We don't collect any data, require unnecessary permissions, or need an internet connection to function. Your date is your business. SIMPLE SETUP 1. Long press on your lock screen 2. Tap 'Customize' 3. Tap the widget area above the time 4. Find and select the DateSmith Light widget 5. Tap 'Done' DateSmith Light - The date widget that works your way.

Screenshots

WidgetCal4 screens
DateSmith Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DateSmith Light at 100% against WidgetCal's 48%. DateSmith Light also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). WidgetCal's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DateSmith Light 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of WidgetCal's written reviews are positive against 100% of DateSmith Light's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WidgetCal ships an update every 3 weeks, DateSmith Light weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
WidgetCal versus DateSmith Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgetCalDateSmith Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYunaSoft Inc.Benjamin Staab

Customer experience

WidgetCal

All ratings1,456 ratings
Positive61.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative31.8%
Written reviews1,062 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral13.6%
Negative38.8%

DateSmith Light

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

DateSmith Light

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

WidgetCal

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscription3 Months trial$9.991 Year
One-time9
  • Religious holidays$0.99
  • Week Numbers$0.99
  • Moon Phases calendar$0.99
Show 6 more
  • 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
None

DateSmith Light

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WidgetCal free?
WidgetCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DateSmith Light free?
DateSmith Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WidgetCal or DateSmith Light?
DateSmith Light is rated higher. WidgetCal averages 3.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while DateSmith Light averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do WidgetCal or DateSmith Light have ads?
WidgetCal shows ads; DateSmith Light does not.
Which is updated more often, WidgetCal or DateSmith Light?
WidgetCal ships an update every 3 weeks, and DateSmith Light weekly. Most recently, WidgetCal was updated on September 24, 2026 and DateSmith Light on June 6, 2026.

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