Comparison

Calendar. Simple Calendars vs WidgetWise

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

Head to head
About

Calendar. Simple Calendars

Organize your schedule across Apple devices with a user-friendly interface. Customize with color themes, view week numbers, and use interactive widgets to manage your day, month, and year efficiently.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform sync (Mac, iPhone, iPad)
  • Interactive home screen widget
  • Customizable color themes
  • Week number display option
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Cross-Platform Convenience: Just Calendar seamlessly integrates with your Mac, iPhone, and iPad, providing a consistent and user-friendly calendar experience across all your Apple devices. Interactive Widget: Say goodbye to the hassle of opening your calendar app just to check the date. With Just Calendar, you can enjoy an interactive widget that allows you to switch between months directly from your home screen. Personalized Color Themes: We understand that everyone has their own style and preferences. Just Calendar offers six vibrant accent colors to choose from, so you can customize your calendar to match your personality or mood. Make your calendar as unique as you are. Week Number Display: Stay organized and plan your weeks effectively with the option to show or hide week numbers. Whether you rely on week numbers for work or simply find them helpful for your personal planning, Just Calendar gives you the flexibility to decide. User-Friendly Design: Just Calendar boasts an intuitive and user-friendly interface that makes managing your schedule a breeze. Whether you're a seasoned calendar pro or just getting started, our app is designed to be accessible and easy to use. Stay Organized, Stay in Control: Just Calendar empowers you to take charge of your schedule and stay organized with ease. Experience the convenience of a cross-platform calendar app that caters to your unique needs.

About

WidgetWise

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WidgetWise — Learn something new with every phone unlock. Your home screen is the most visited place on your device. WidgetWise makes it work for you — turning everyday moments into effortless learning. HOW IT WORKS Create a collection around anything you want to learn or remember. Add definitions, quotes, facts, or freeform content — then add a widget to your home screen and let WidgetWise deliver that knowledge to you throughout the day. No app to open. No effort required. Add multiple widgets, each pointing to a different collection, and transform your entire home screen into a personalized knowledge feed. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT WidgetWise widgets are built to handle multiple content types in a single collection — and display each one with a layout optimized specifically for that format. Whether it's a definition, a quote, or a fact, the widget always presents it clearly and purposefully. You control how often your widgets refresh — from every 5 minutes to every hour — so your home screen evolves at exactly the pace that suits you. As you learn, WidgetWise learns with you. Mark any item as complete directly from your widget and it's removed from rotation — keeping your collection focused on what you still need to learn. AI-POWERED, EFFORTLESSLY Building a collection is fast with built-in AI assistance. Describe a topic, browse the AI-generated results, and add what resonates — perfectly formatted and ready to go. The AI surfaces ideas you might never have searched for yourself, making your collections richer without adding to your workload. You stay in control; the AI does the heavy lifting. BUILT FOR ANY LEARNER Students — Review vocab, definitions, and concepts between study sessions Language learners — Build exposure to new words and phrases effortlessly Professionals — Keep key knowledge and terminology top of mind Self-improvement — Fill your screen with affirmations and motivational quotes Curious minds — Enjoy a daily stream of facts and ideas If there's something you want to learn, remember, or be inspired by, WidgetWise has a place for it. YOUR WIDGET, YOUR WAY Customize each widget with your choice of background color, text color, text size, and font style — making every collection visually distinct and perfectly readable on your screen. As you learn, use the mark as complete button to retire content you've mastered, so your widgets always stay focused on what still needs your attention. YOUR COLLECTIONS, SAFE AND SYNCED Your collections are stored in iCloud, meaning they're tied to your Apple account. Switch to a new iPhone and everything you've built is waiting for you — exactly as you left it. WidgetWise is available by subscription with a one-week free trial. Build your first collection, add your first widget, and see what it feels like when your home screen actually works for you. WidgetWise, remember what matters — without even trying. Terms of Service: https://www.widgetwise.app/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

Calendar. Simple Calendars4 screens
WidgetWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WidgetWise at Free against Calendar. Simple Calendars's $1.99. Calendar. Simple Calendars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). On ads 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

WidgetWise is free to download; Calendar. Simple Calendars costs $1.99 up front. WidgetWise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Calendar. Simple Calendars asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Calendar. Simple Calendars versus WidgetWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalendar. Simple CalendarsWidgetWise
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKK FAMILY SOFTWARE LLCLuis Garcia

In-app purchases

None

Calendar. Simple Calendars

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

WidgetWise

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription (1 Month)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription (1 Year)7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Calendar. Simple Calendars free?
Calendar. Simple Calendars costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WidgetWise free?
WidgetWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Calendar. Simple Calendars or WidgetWise have ads?
Neither Calendar. Simple Calendars nor WidgetWise shows ads.

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