Backtick: Terminal Widgets
Your day as a live terminal.
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Transform your home and lock screens into a functional terminal. Display real-time data like calendar events, weather, and system status, or integrate with your GitHub and focus sessions. Customize with various themes and interactive widgets.
What's New in Backtick
1.3
September 26, 2026
New in 1.3: Introducing themes! Dracula, Gruvbox, Nord and more — plus a GitHub graph, a focus timer with a Live Activity, and a widget your Shortcuts can write to.
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All widgets, all accents, one purchase.
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FAQ
What is Backtick?
Backtick turns your iOS home and lock screens into a working terminal. It displays live data such as calendar events, reminders, weather, battery status, and integrates with services like GitHub and focus sessions.
Does Backtick have ads?
No, Backtick does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that focuses on providing a clean and functional user experience without interruptions.
What kind of widgets does Backtick offer?
Backtick offers 35 different widgets, including a functional Terminal, Console, GitHub activity, focus timers, weather forecasts, clocks, countdowns, and system status indicators like battery and disk space.
Can I customize the appearance of Backtick widgets?
Yes, Backtick provides six full terminal palettes, including Dracula, Gruvbox, Nord, Solarized, Catppuccin, and Tokyo Night, along with classic true black with five accent phosphor options. Every widget instantly reflects your chosen theme.
How does Backtick integrate with other iOS features?
Backtick integrates with Shortcuts and Siri, allowing you to set messages on echo widgets, start/stop focus sessions, and interact with tasks or your agenda directly from Control Center or the Action button.
What devices does Backtick support?
Backtick is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to leverage the latest iOS features for home screen and lock screen widgets.
How often is Backtick updated?
The latest version of Backtick is 1.3, which was last updated on September 26, 2026. Updates typically bring new features, widget improvements, and performance enhancements.
What is the age rating for Backtick?
Backtick has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for all ages, with no mature themes or potentially objectionable material.
