# WidgetCal vs Calendar Widgets Suite

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WidgetCal at 47% against Calendar Widgets Suite's 0%. WidgetCal also leads on rating (3.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). Calendar Widgets Suite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WidgetCal sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Calendar Widgets Suite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WidgetCal holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of WidgetCal's written reviews are positive against 0% of Calendar Widgets Suite's.

WidgetCal ships an update every 2 weeks, Calendar Widgets Suite every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetCal | Calendar Widgets Suite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetcal-calendar-widget/id919048459/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-widgets-suite/id6798067854/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **47.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 52 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YunaSoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/453184622) | [Joshua & Company Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840870031) |

## 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


### Calendar Widgets Suite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-widgets-suite/id6798067854)

Display your calendar events and reminders directly on your Home Screen with a variety of customizable widgets. Choose from month, week, agenda, and timetable views to see your schedule at a glance. Personalize colors, fonts, and display options to match your device's theme.

**Highlights:** Multiple widget views (Month, Week, Agenda, Timetable), Integrates with Reminders, Extensive customization options (colors, fonts, sizes), Privacy-focused, no data leaves device, Supports various widget sizes, Calendar filtering and sorting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WidgetCal free?

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

### Is Calendar Widgets Suite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WidgetCal or Calendar Widgets Suite?

WidgetCal is rated higher. WidgetCal averages 3.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Calendar Widgets Suite averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WidgetCal or Calendar Widgets Suite have ads?

WidgetCal shows ads; Calendar Widgets Suite does not.

### Which is updated more often, WidgetCal or Calendar Widgets Suite?

WidgetCal ships an update every 2 weeks, and Calendar Widgets Suite every 4 days. Most recently, WidgetCal was updated on October 26, 2026 and Calendar Widgets Suite on October 24, 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.*