Photo Widget — The Best One

Photo Widget — The Best One

Photo home screen widgets

Details about Photo Widget

  • Released
  • Updated
  • iOS Version
  • Age Rating
  • Size
  • Devices
  • Languages
  • September 21, 2020
  • October 3, 2024
  • 17.5+
  • 4+
  • 7.13MB
  • iPhone, iPad
  • English

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Version History of Photo Widget

2.1.3

October 1, 2024

- Bug fixes.

2.1.2

September 25, 2024

- Fixed an issue that could cause the widget to not show the image.

2.1.1

September 17, 2024

- Bug fixes.

2.1.0

September 12, 2024

- Improved compatibility with the upcoming iOS version.

2.0.3

February 28, 2024

- Bug fixes.

2.0.2

December 14, 2023

- Bug fixes.

2.0.1

September 22, 2023

- Bug fixes.

2.0.0

September 18, 2023

- The app now requires iOS 17. - Added widget setting to skip to the next photo by tapping the widget. - Added widget settings for the “Album” type widget to show album title and capture date. - Added support for StandBy. You will have to restart your device after this update.

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1.12.8

July 28, 2023

- Bug fixes.

1.12.7

May 30, 2023

- Bug fixes.

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Description of Photo Widget

Put photos on your home screen using widgets. It also works great with StandBy. Create as many photo widgets as you like with one or more photos per widget. If you choose more than one photo, it will change photos on a time interval (which can be customized in the settings). Each widget can have separate photos. You can also show photos from an album in your photo library. ■ Features - Widgets with a single photo. - Widgets with multiple photos that change on an interval (slideshow). - Widgets showing photos from an album in your photo library (slideshow). - Three widget sizes. - Import photos from the photo library or the file system. - Tapping a widget can either show a larger preview of the photo, open a URL, or run a shortcut. - The “Album” widget has a setting to show a random photo only from the most recent `n` photos in the album, where `n` is the number you choose. ■ How it works First, decide whether you want to select the individual photos to show (1) or just choose an existing album from your photo library (2). 1. Add photos to the app which you can later choose from in a widget. Then add the “Photo Widget” widget with the “Photos” type and edit the widget to pick the photos to show. 2. Add the “Photo Widget” widget with the “Album” type and edit it to choose the album. ■ Limitation If you make two or more widgets of the same size where all of them are set to show all the photos or the same album, they will show photos in the same order. This is a limitation in the iOS widget system. You can work around this by giving the widgets unique names in the widget configuration. ■ Tip If you have a widget that cycles between photos and you want to force it to skip to the next photo, long-press the widget, select “Edit Widget”, and then close the edit view. The widget should now have a new photo. ■ FAQ 〉 How do I add a widget to the home screen? When on the home screen, long-press on the background (not on any icons), press the top-left “+” button, and select “Photo Widget”. 〉 How do I edit a widget? When on the home screen, long-press on the widget, and select “Edit Widget”. 〉 Why can I only add 100 photos to the app? This is because of a technical limitation in the iOS widget system. Hopefully, it can be increased in the future. It should be enough for most users though. If you use the “Album” widget, there’s no limit to the number of photos. 〉 How can I hide the name of the app shown below the widget? This is not possible. App developers have no way to hide it. 〉 How is this different from the built-in “Photos” widget? The built-in widget only shows photos from “Memories” and “Featured Photos” in your photo library. There is no way to customize it or pick the photos to be shown. 〉 Can I show an animated GIF in a widget? This is not possible.
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Photo Widget: FAQ

Is Photo Widget compatible with the iPad?

Yes, you can use the Photo Widget app on iPad devices.

Who is responsible for the creation of the Photo Widget app?

Sindre Sorhus built the Photo Widget app.

What’s the minimum iOS version needed for the Photo Widget app?

Your iOS device must have at least iOS 17.5 installed to use the app.

How do users rate the Photo Widget app?

The overall user rating of Photo Widget is 4.6.

What category is the Photo Widget app?

The App Genre Of The Photo Widget App Is Lifestyle.

What is the latest Photo Widget version?

The current version of the Photo Widget app is 2.1.3.

When was the most recent Photo Widget update released?

The date of the latest Photo Widget update is October 3, 2024.

When did the app first launch?

Photo Widget became publicly available on February 6, 2023.

What age is Photo Widget appropriate for?

The content advisory rating for the Photo Widget app is Sindre Sorhus.

What are the languages available on Photo Widget?

Photo Widget is now available to use in English.

Is Photo Widget part of the Apple Arcade lineup of games?

Sorry, Photo Widget is not part of Apple Arcade.

Is Photo Widget eligible for in-app purchases?

No, Photo Widget is not eligible for in-app purchases.

Is Photo Widget fully compatible with Apple Vision Pro?

Unfortunately, Photo Widget is not fully compatible with Apple Vision Pro.

Does Photo Widget use ad-based monetization?

No, Photo Widget does not use ad-based monetization.

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  • Images did not transfer from iPhone 14 Pro Max to iPhone 16 Pro Max

    Definitely does not transfer images from iPhone 14 Pro Max to iPhone 16 pro Max. Everything else transfers to my new phone but the images I put into this app did not transfer & the creator of the app is no help at all…just be careful when upgrading to a new phone you might have to re import the images all over again & re do everything all over again…
    Update: The app actually DOES NOT work, yes I contacted the creator but was no help at all, I waited for 3 day the images did not transfer over & had to redo it over again!! Be careful when trying to update it from older phones your images might not transfer over it happened to me. This is a great app when it works but transferring to a new phone it will not transfer your images…
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    Developer Response

    As I explained to the user when they contacted me, the app stores the images in a place where iOS will transfer to a new device. If the images are not available on the new device after transfer, it's iOS doing something wrong, not the app.
  • Images did not transfer from iPhone 14 Pro Max to iPhone 16 Pro Max

    Definitely does not transfer images from iPhone 14 Pro Max to iPhone 16 pro Max. Everything else transfers to my new phone but the images I put into this app did not transfer & the creator of the app is no help at all…just be careful when upgrading to a new phone you might have to re import the images all over again & re do everything all over again…
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  • Like carrying photos in your wallet

    You know that space in your wallet for a photo or two? You might stick a photo of your loved one there or in another part of your wallet hidden away until you pull it out? This app kinda feels like that. I don’t have a hundred photos in rotation, just a couple on each widget. There’s something authentic about it and sometimes I forget that the widgets are there and so when I swipe to those pages and see them it gives me a sense of joy.

    As far as technical features go, I like that the app allows me to choose photos from the Files app file system because I don’t want those same photos to get lost in the Camera Roll because they’re extra special to me.
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