The best Calendar widgets for iPhones and iPads

It's the little things that often determine how productive your day will be. Your Home screen can have a big impact on how smoothly your day runs. A simple calendar widget can help keep your schedule organized and on track.

Calendars by Readdle makes this easier by offering a clear view of events, tasks, and important dates. With the app installed, your screen becomes a tool for staying productive. Here’s a look at the best calendar widgets for iPhone and iPad to boost your Home screen’s function and style.

How do you add a Calendar widget to your screen on iPhone or iPad?

For both iPhone and iPad, adding a calendar widget is a straightforward process. To customize your screen, simply follow these easy steps:

1. From the Home Screen, tap and hold your finger anywhere on your screen until the apps start to jiggle.
2. Tap the + button in the upper left corner to add the widget.
3. Search for Calendars (look at the icon and make sure you've found the right app), pick the widget you like, and tap Add Widget.
4. Tap Done. 

Best Calendars widgets to customize your iPhone screen

Your iPhone is your constant companion, and you most likely want its interface to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. And it's hardly likely that you'll be happy with widgets that change their look with a mere flick of your hand or are overloaded with typefaces. Below are some of the best calendar widgets that offer a consistent, visually appealing interface regardless of screen size or position.

Daily widgets

Icon with Date: This widget is of small size, looks compact, yet beautiful. Reminds of a hanging calendar, the page of which seems to be able to be turned. This widget serves as a larger app icon displaying the current date and opens the app with a single tap.

Today’s Date: See the date to quickly access your calendar. It's small white and black widget with a minimalist look. The date and month are written in black on a pure white icon.

Monthly widgets

Interactive Month: This widget is of large size and lets you swipe months back and forth by tapping the arrows located to the right and to the left of the selected month right from the widget. So you can navigate your calendar without opening the app. If you wish to dive deeper into your planning, tap on the date to open the Calendars app.

Monthly Calendar: With this widget, you can instantly view dates. There are two variants to choose from: a small widget and a medium one. The difference lies in the size and design. The small widget shows the month in the upper left corner, highlighting the current date in sky blue. The medium widget elegantly combines the simplicity of the Today's Date widget with the functionality of a full monthly calendar.

Dual Month: Keeps you informed about both the current and upcoming months at a glance.

Upcoming Events

Almost everyone has forgotten to make an appointment at least once. Those who still remember are the lucky ones. As the well-known saying goes, “Better safe than sorry.” Ensure you never miss that dentist appointment or salon booking again. Have a list of upcoming events always visible, reminding you of what's ahead.

Agenda

You can view your daily agenda without opening the app. Tap on the items to quickly see the details in the Calendars app. 

You can easily view your daily agenda without needing to open the app, making it especially useful for planning ahead. This widget allows you to quickly plan and edit your day by simply tapping on specific dates.

Tasks

That widget has a shot at becoming your favorite if you enjoy crossing tasks off your list. Perfect for those who love crossing tasks off their list, this widget serves as a motivational tool and keeps your tasks front and center. 

If you favor larger widgets over smaller ones, there’s still an option for you:

Weekly Calendar widget

Navigating life’s constant changes can be challenging, especially with dynamic schedules. The large Interactive Agenda widget offers a practical solution: a mini calendar app on your Home Screen, providing a comprehensive view of your weekly agenda.

This interactive widget lets you tap on weekdays to instantly see your agenda without opening the Calendars app. For more details, simply tap on any item.

Dual Week also displays your upcoming two weeks with color-coded workload indicators. 

That means you could analyze the intensity of your schedule with a glance: you can feel and analyze how busy you are for the week ahead, and it's much easier to understand the big picture. Quickly visualize your schedule balance with the circle colors mirroring your event categories in Calendars. Whether it's work, personal life, education, or family events, this widget helps you maintain a harmonious balance by displaying corresponding colors. Keep an eye on your diverse life colors.

Pro tip:

Widgets can be configured to show only the selected calendars. This is useful if you want a quick overview of your family calendar but don’t want it mixed with your personal or work calendar. Tap and hold the widget and then select "Edit Widget." Choose the calendars you want it to display. You can also try it with other types of widgets.

Best widgets to try for your iPad

If your iPad is your go-to device, you're in luck. All the beloved Calendars widgets from your iPhone are right at home on your iPad, delivering the same seamless functionality and ease. Whether it's the expansive Large Interactive Agenda widget, a quick glance at your weekly calendar, or any other favorite, your iPad is equipped to keep you organized and in control.

When it comes to maximizing your iPad’s screen real estate, Calendars widgets rise to the occasion, offering an array of options that are both functional and elegant. Whether you prefer a small, unobtrusive widget, a medium-sized one, or the expansive XL, the choice is entirely yours.

Extra large widgets

For those who revel in the iPad's expansive canvas, Calendars offers a suite of XL widgets designed to fully embrace the screen’s generous real estate. It's a bigger, better way to stay organized — at a glance.

Lock screen widgets

Starting with iPadOS 17, you can now add sleek and stylish widgets to your lock screen. To customize the look of your Lock Screen:

To customize the look of your Lock Screen:

1. Touch and hold the Lock Screen until you see Customize.
2. Tap Customize > Lock Screen.
3. Tap + Add Widgets.
4. Find the preferred widget and tap it to see it on your lock screen.
5. Tap x to finish customizing the lock screen.

We hope this article helps you get even more out of Calendars as you manage your busy schedule. If there’s a widget you wish we had, we’d love to hear from you. Send us a DM at @TheCalendarsApp or reach out to our Customer Support team.