# WidgetCal vs Oakward

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Oakward at 100% against WidgetCal's 48%. Oakward also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and ads (none vs shown). WidgetCal's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). 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 Oakward sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Oakward 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. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of WidgetCal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Oakward's.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetCal | Oakward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/oakward/id6802793606/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 52 MB | 277 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) | [William Montgomery](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802724331) |

## 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


### Oakward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oakward/id6802793606)

This app gamifies household chores for children, turning tasks into quests with experience points and gold rewards. Parents approve completed work, and children can use their earned currency to 'purchase' privileges or contribute to family goals. It aims to reduce arguments over chores and teach valuable skills.

**Highlights:** Chore gamification with XP and gold, Quest creation and customization, Hero creation and customization, Parental approval system, Customizable reward shop, Family Vault for shared goals, Boss battles for collaborative chores

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oakward Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Oakward Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WidgetCal free?

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

### Is Oakward free?

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

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

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

### Do WidgetCal or Oakward have ads?

WidgetCal shows ads; Oakward does not.

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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.*