WidgetCal-Calendar Widget Reviews

by Rlawldbsx

I don’t understand why the month name is now at the bottom of the calendar?? I know I’m just not used to it but it just looks wrong. Also I seriously do NOT like how I can’t swipe through previous and future months on the widget anymore. You can still use the old version of the widget but you can’t move it between the new widgets, it just stays put at the bottom. At this point I would much rather use the old version than the new useless version.

by PGat6kids

I would like the option to have predictive text. So when I type in doctors appointments or sporting events (that are not weekly) the rest of the event words will pop up from the past. I can just click the words and it’s right there for me instead of typing in the whole event name. It would be helpful if it automatically changes the times for me to match previous event. For instance if my child had a football game at 6 PM on a Friday, if I type in football the whole name will pop up and automatically default to 6 PM from two years ago. With a family of 6 that’s a huge timesaver.

by Datlore001

I've used WidgetCalCalendarWidget for a few years and gladly paid for an annual subscription. Functionally, it was the only game in town for a while. I got a notification a few weeks ago that the annual subscription was increasing from $3.99 a year to $9.99 a year. While not an astronomical sum, the author hasn't updated WidgetCalCalendarWidget in 8 months now. I just find it a little objectionable to pay even more for something that the author clearly isn't working on anymore. I'm looking for another option.

by Saguary

Mostly it is great. I haven’t found anything else that will let you view a full month or even slide through months with out going into WidgetCalCalendarWidget itself. My only wish is you could select which calendar to view. I have multiple calendars and I don’t see an option to filter out the ones you don’t want in the view. Also being able to set. A default calendar to use Setting these using the main calendar system on. The phone doesn’t change what is being used in WidgetCalCalendarWidget.

by Momoma22

This is the only calendar I can find with this type of monthly widget, which is exactly what I'm looking for but there are only a handful of color options and they're pretty ugly. I would like more options for background colors AND for the all day color (only in blue right now). Same with text, I want to be able to select what color I want for different events that day. How about some purple too. Needs at least 10 more color options! And the colors look like different shades of puke, not appealing at all.

by Powww12345

I have always used WidgetCalCalendarWidget and love that I can see all reminders without having to open the calendar app. I purchased the iPhone 11 and while the konthly calendar layout is still showing in the notifications. All of the reminders donot show up. I have to click on the calendar for it to open WidgetCalCalendarWidget and show reminders. This defeats the purpose. I have uninstalled and redownloaded. The reminders show for a little while buy after a few minutes they disappear.

by C.tito

Everything is great with WidgetCalCalendarWidget. The widget is nice, i can see the events for each day (unlike the apple calendar), and overall its just very easy to use. However, one thing that gets me is whenever i change my event from one calendar to another, for example: my “main to-do calendar” to “completed”, it creates a duplicate of that event and... just kind of stays there. For example, ill have an event for “Gym” on my main calendar, and once I switch it over from my “main” calendar to “Completed”, I’ll have both “Gym” from main AND “Gym” from completed. Every few days i’d have to go into google calendars and erase the duplicates. If this issue was fixed this would be 110% everything i need and want from a calendar.

by PetuniaBlue

The last update changed the widget calendar. It is now a square shape instead of more narrow tall calendar widget shape. My background color no longer works. The change back to old widget does not work either; because after I remove the iOS WidgetCal then there is no widget cal showing at all under customize to add. I watched your demo film several times to make sure I was doing right. My iPhone does not show WidgetCal under customize after I remove iOS widget.
** Finally after restarting iPhone the old widget automatically reappeared but still not quite the same. I hope it stays as I much prefer old widget. Thank you

by Mick2009

I REALLY like this calendar a lot, the best so far, I just got it. I would like to see some things added, please 🙏🏼

1. The whole block for today shaded/highlighted to see it quickly at a glance. The small circle around the number gets lost a bit when your calendar is full. THANK YOU! Still loving it.
2. A color wheel picker for calendars. The available colors are not enough.
3. The ability to default home location. UPDATE: Found that iOS keeps changing home location.
4. For frequent events, i.e. appointments, if a doctor is entered and they are in contacts, automatically add location, OR if location from contacts is entered, add subjects name in title of event.
5. Ability to default reminder to “Time to leave” if location is entered.

Thank you in advance for considering these additions and for creating WidgetCalCalendarWidget /widget!

UPDATED/Added request: Please, add the ability to search events (etc) and a “Jump-To-Date” function. PLEASE, PLEASE,PLEASE!

Keep it up you guys/gals, great app!

by BriBryCarroll

Really love being able to have my calendar as a widget on my Home Screen. I’m able to put in all my bills so I can keep track of what needs paid when and everyone’s birthdays. I just wish we could change the month banner color from red. Being able to change the color of it would let me match it to everything else. That is why I have only given you 4 stars

by Itshanayo

I love this calendar because I need to look at all my things I have going on for the month and edit accordingly and see what days events fall on. I do wish the calendar app had an option for the widget to highlight the whole event and not just on events when it's all day but for every event. Coming from note 8 and being used to Samsung calendar, this calendar is very close to what I'm used to and a great way to view everything.

by 2HomeTowns

Every update takes away the ability to scroll from one month to another in the widget. Can we please get this function back and can it please stay!? Why would I need a whole widget face of a previous month and not be able to scroll to the current month??

by Blondeh8675309

I use this widget so I don’t have to pay for the month view of Cozi. I love how organized this is. Small enough to see everything on my plus size screen without scrolling, large enough to read. The only thing that would make this widget better would be to integrate weather forecasts next to the date (so it doesn’t use up valuable space).

by Carynn Dutton

I like that you can use this feature on devices, when I upgraded I was afraid of losing my purchase but it was easily restored. Love the many features of WidgetCalCalendarWidget, the utilities are functional and simple to use. Color coding makes it easy to find what you are looking for quickly and efficiently ...

by Rosae Albrecht

I love WidgetCalCalendarWidget! I like that almost everything is just automatically added. And I love the fact that with just one finger tap, I can pull up google maps and get directions. Right from the calendar! Would recommend this application. A lot of obvious thought and effort have been put into it.

by Silver-money

WidgetCalCalendarWidget is exactly what I was looking for. I needed a calendar app that gave me a widget where I could physically see the whole month and the events for each day. I’ve looked and tried many calendar apps but this was the only one that did what I wanted. And it’s been doing great. I haven’t had any glitches or slow-loads and trouble syncing with my iPhone calendar. I have been able to keep myself better organized now that I can see my monthly events the minute I log into my phone. The widget options are great too! I’m able to view 7 months in my Smart Stack—Past, Present, Next, and the four addition months. And it continuously updates with the new month without having to reload a calendar widget. This is the perfect app for me since my iPhone calendar doesn’t have this feature. And not to mention the way WidgetCal offers 3 days of premium usage as long as you watch a short video ad. That works better for me at the moment. I might even consider the yearly subscription. I’m very happy with this. Keep up the good work. I would love to see even more unique sticker options in the future.

by Madi8196

Before now I was the type of person that could never have my calendar on my phone I had to have it in a book I can touch. I’ve tried google calendars and iOS calendar but I don’t like them at all. But this calendar you can customize and have a widget and I actually use it! I love it guys keep up the good work!

by Valdine Bagley

After using a really outdated calendar widget for years, finally switched to this new modern one recently and it has everything I need. My only wish is for an option to hide the current date row at the bottom? I already have a different widget for it and it takes up a lot of space. Thank you and gre...

by Barry Hiroshi

Update 10/9: Just found out you now again have the option to have the previous WidgetCal option pre IOS 14. Thank you for listening to this review!

I have to say I prefer the WidgetCal before the update. It looked better, and I enjoyed being able to easily access different months on the widget itself.

This update is stuck on one month and you have to edit the widget to go to a different month, or go to that app directly.

Update: I understand you can add past, current, next month all into one (No more than that), but the last update was a lot better in terms one accessing different time periods.

by Jessalynn Koenig

Smart and easy to use, I mostly prefer to enter new reminders or any events in this calendar instead of Google Calendar, as I see more color features and widgets that are really great as it allows customization. select a filter that shows only the program to ignore blank dates, making a great 2 month list. Thank you developers

by Deltawoman2

If you look at the Ad, they have a beautiful forest background behind their calendar. But that does not seem to be an option for me. I also liked the fact that you could put stickers on your calendar. However that does not seem to be an option for me. Maybe WidgetCalCalendarWidget does not work for iPhone 8.....I even subscribed but nothing changed except the Ad’s disappeared..... There does not seem to be any instructions to assist me. May be a wonderful app if it worked. It does put the calendar on the lock screen....Woo Hoo.......

by Nat Bag

There’s been a lot of updates lately and things aren’t as functional. Just went to look at my daily calendar and it’s missing a meeting I scheduled yesterday. Also, sometimes the “todays day” with the red box is on the wrong date- showing me its still the day before. I’m sad because I love s
The widget view of the whole month, but it’s time to break up. I’m Searching for a new app

by BrittyProwse

The widget won’t show my calendar it’s just a blank calendar. WidgetCalCalendarWidget will show my events but the widget is the issue. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled, restored purchases, Refreshed my calendar and it still won’t work. This is the only Widget App for a calendar that shows you the monthly view and what your doing for that day. I’ve used it for years and I love it just need to fix this bug.

by TenorioRX

Update (January 28, 2018):
I’m giving it 4 stars because I still love the layout/stickers and font change that can be done to this calendar. Only flaw I’m currently experiencing is that the reminders are not working!!! I have several events that I must get notifications for and I really would hate going back to the original calendar after paying the upgrade fee for WidgetCalCalendarWidget! PLEASE SOMEONE FIX THIS!!!!

September 15, 2017 review:
I love love LOVE WidgetCalCalendarWidget!!!!! It's way better than the original calendar the phone has! I just wish it was Watch accessible as well!!! How great would that be!?
I Definitely recommend it to others.
I'm obsessed with the fact you can change fonts, color skins and add stickers (emojis)

by FireRabbit87

I wish that when I clicked on my calendar on a specific day on my home screen that it would open that day but it opens and switches back to today's date. This only done this after the update:( please fix! And why so many pop up adds now when I'm trying to just type a reminder:( other wise I love WidgetCalCalendarWidget!

by MrsPonthieux

Without I would never remember anything, with it I can keep all my,my husband, and all 4 children's events, appointments , notes,and /or events straight complete with reminder alerts. Even can make each months' background any picture in my library and set it to desired darkness/opacity. It's free and still the best organizer/calamari I've ever used "hands down".

by Bhvilla6

This is a great app to be able to take a quick glance at and know what your week or month ahead looks like. However, my calendar has gone blank since I updated my phone to iOS 13. It will only show again for a short while if I delete and reinstall WidgetCalCalendarWidget . Please make a fix soon!

by Ttrq01

Especially with the new ipadOS v13. Hopefully the authors will realize that they need to fix the font colors and shades in the Widget as with the new iOS light/dark modes, they need to tweak! Just please give us two custom modes...light and dark. Thx!

So, if you need a nice widget on your beautiful new iPadOS desktop to work with the standard Apple provided Calendar App, this widget App is the way to go! Plus the authors offer a free three-month trial...how great is that!

I suggest trying this nice little widget App if it’s a better widget that you need. Their companion App that you access from the widget isn’t bad either!

by ParinTrakulhoon

Could you combine the full features of month and day views? When "show more", we see the Month view. When "show less", we see Day view with a day's full details. Currently, we only see the top section of day view but not the full details.