DayGram vs WidgetMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DayGram
This minimalist journal app allows you to capture daily thoughts in a single line with an elegant E-Ink style display. It offers a distraction-free writing experience, secure privacy features, and the ability to export your journal as a PDF book. Personalize your entries with themes and photos.
- One Line a Day journaling
- E-Ink style display
- Password & Face ID protection
- iCloud sync
- Export journal as PDF book
- Multiple photos per entry
- Handwriting OCR
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• App Store Best of the Year • Best New App • Featured in App Store Stories Capture each day in one quiet line with a private, distraction-free E-Ink journal. DayGram makes journaling feel small enough to keep. Write one line when that is all you need, or keep going when there is more to say. Its warm, paper-like design keeps the focus on your words instead of menus, prompts, or noise. WHY DAYGRAM? • No ads and no subscriptions. • Protect your journal with a password and Face ID. • DayGram supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. PREMIUM, ONCE Unlock Premium with one purchase: • Keep entries backed up and in sync with iCloud. • Add multiple photos to preserve the moments around your words. • Use all themes and borders, or choose your own background photo. • Turn handwritten notes into text with built-in OCR. • Export your Book of Days as a beautifully formatted PDF to keep or print. PRIVATE BY DESIGN According to its current App Store privacy label, DayGram does not collect data. Your journal remains a personal place for thoughts, gratitude, memories, and everyday life. Start with one line today. Over time, those small entries become a personal record you can revisit for years. Questions or feedback? Contact 153branches@gmail.com APP STORE RECOGNITION • App Store Best of the Year • Best New App • Featured in App Store Stories
WidgetMate
Enhance your iPhone with customizable widgets for both your lock and home screens. Display essential information, quick access tools, and motivational quotes. Access a collection of unique wallpapers to personalize your device.
- Customizable lock screen widgets
- Home screen widgets
- Lost phone contact information widget
- System status widgets (battery, storage)
- Countdown timers
- Motivational quotes widget
- Exclusive wallpapers
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Make your iPhone smarter, stylish, and more personal with Widgetmate: Home & Lock Screen! Discover powerful lock screen & home screen widgets plus stunning wallpapers — all in one app. Lock Screen Widgets (7 in 1) - Lost Phone Widget – Show your email & phone number so a finder can easily reach you. - Single Digit Widget – Minimal circular numbers for a clean lock screen look. - System Widget – Keep track of storage, RAM, and battery in real time. - Quick Call Widget – One-tap access to call your chosen number instantly. - Countdown Widget – Never miss important dates with circular or rectangular countdowns. - To-Do List Widget – Stay productive with up to 3 quick notes shown right on your lock screen. - Quotes Widget – Display your favorite motivational or personal quotes every time you unlock. Home Screen Widget Add your name, phone, and email so if your phone is lost, the finder can easily contact you. Wallpapers Transform your device with exclusive, high-quality wallpapers: - Dynamic Island wallpapers that perfectly fit your device. - Liquid Glass & Depth effects for a 3D feel. - Paired designs for a stylish, unique lock & home screen combo. Whether you want to stay productive, keep your phone safe, or personalize your iPhone with stunning wallpapers, Widgetmate: Home & Screen is your all-in-one solution. Subscription Pricing, Policy & Terms: - Weekly Plan - $3.99/per week - Yearly Plan- $14.99/per year - Lifetime Access - $19.99 - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 - hours before the end of the current period. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.righttracksit.com/widget/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.righttracksit.com/widget/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: DayGram at paid against WidgetMate's subscription. DayGram also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days) and review sentiment (74% vs 64%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. DayGram sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and WidgetMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for DayGram against 4.6 for WidgetMate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 253 and 57 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of DayGram's written reviews are positive against 64% of WidgetMate's.
DayGram ships an update every 3 days, WidgetMate every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | DayGram | WidgetMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (253 ratings) | 4.6 (57 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews — better | 64.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 253 — better | 57 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | EUIHYUNG JUNG | Right Tracks IT Limited |
Customer experience
DayGram
WidgetMate
Bugs and requests
DayGram
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashing when trying to search
- Blank screen on launch after updates
- Entries not saving properly on some devices
- Issues with iCloud/Dropbox sync reliability
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to add more photos per entry
- Export entries as images or formatted PDFs
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Customizable font and text size options
WidgetMate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DayGram
- Border DFree
- Background Photos$0.99
- Daygram Premium$2.99
WidgetMate
- WidgetMate Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
- WidgetMate Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
- One time purchase$19.99









