# Busy Tag — Smart Desk Status Display > Smart Desk Status Display (iPhone/iPad app by Greynut LTD.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busy-tag/id6756409513 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Greynut LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559879692) - Category: Productivity - Price: Free - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 45 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-01-08 - Data updated: 2026-08-14 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busy-tag/id6756409513/reviews.md ## What is Busy Tag? DESKTOP APP REQUIRED! This mobile app is a companion to the Busy Tag desktop application — it doesn't work as a standalone app. Control your Busy Tag device from anywhere using your phone. This companion app syncs with your USB-connected Busy Tag device through the cloud, giving you remote access to all features. ▸ HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your Busy Tag device to your PC via USB 2. Install and open BusyTag software on your PC 3. Enable cloud sync in the PC application 4. On your phone, add the device by scanning the QR code or entering the device ID shared from your PC 5. Done! Your phone now syncs with your BusyTag in real-time ▸ CUSTOM DISPLAY DESIGN Create unique designs for your Busy Tag device with the built-in editor. Add text, upload images, set backgrounds, and position elements exactly how you want. Support for both static images and animated GIFs. All changes sync instantly to your device. ▸ LED CONTROL & PATTERNS Choose from 30+ eye-catching LED patterns including police lights, running patterns, pulses, and more. Set solid colors using the intuitive HSV color picker. Adjust brightness to match your environment. ▸ FOCUS TIMER (POMODORO) Boost your productivity with the built-in Tomato Timer. Set work intervals, break times, and long breaks. Your Busy Tag displays your focus status so colleagues know when you're in deep work mode. ▸ PLUGINS Extend functionality with built-in plugins: • Digital & Analog Clock displays • Weather & Forecast • Bitcoin & Stock Price trackers • Countdown Timer • Marquee scrolling text • Days Since counter • Lunar Phase display • Microsoft Teams status integration ▸ DEVICE MANAGEMENT • Adjust screen and LED brightness • Manage device storage • View device information and status ▸ REQUIREMENTS • Busy Tag USB device connected to a PC • Busy Tag desktop software with cloud sync enabled • Device ID or QR code from the PC application Control your Busy Tag from anywhere - at your desk, in a meeting, or on the go. Note: This app requires your Busy Tag device to be connected to a PC with cloud sync enabled. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.7.1 — 2026-08-13 • 6 new languages: Ukrainian, Polish, Portuguese, Italian, Estonian and Lithuanian • Import designs from a shared link — paste a busytag.com design link right into the Designs page • Easier shared device setup with improved cloud pairing • More reliable cloud sync: devices now switch smoothly between USB and Wi-Fi, and duplicate device cards are cleaned up automatically • Bug fixes and stability improvements ### 1.7.0 — 2026-08-13 Google integrations are now available to everyone: • Gmail Unread — see your unread email count on your Busy Tag, with LED alerts for new mail • Google Calendar — shows your current or next meeting • Google Tasks — open task count and next due date • Google Drive — keep an eye on your storage usage Open the plugin gallery and sign in with your Google account to get started. Also in this update: • Video to GIF — turn video clips (up to 20 seconds) into animated GIFs for your Busy Tag • Russian language support • Fixed a navigation issue when switching tabs • Stability improvements and bug fixes ### 1.6.8 — 2026-07-24 • Refreshed the LED, My Devices, Device Settings and Wi-Fi screens with simpler, cleaner layouts that are easier to read at a glance. • Popups and menus now open anchored to the control you tapped and close smoothly, with no more misplaced or stuck dialogs. • Faster image and GIF processing when sending designs to your Busy Tag, with improved resizing quality. • Tidier design, plugin and text-list dialogs throughout the app. • Updated to the latest app framework for better overall performance and stability. • Various bug fixes. ### 1.6.7 — 2026-07-21 • Fixed saved Wi-Fi and integration credentials failing to store on some devices • Fixed setting a device image via Shortcuts when several requests were sent at once • Improved handling of device images served from the cloud • General stability improvements ### 1.6.6 — 2026-07-20 • Playlist countdown timer • Improved device setup flow with device naming • Plugin fixes and layout support for firmware 3.0+ • Accessibility, translation, and stability improvements ## Apps similar to Busy Tag | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [WIZPR RING](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wizpr-ring/id6475137362) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Productivity | | [1QR.com](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1qrcom/id6502801487) | 5.0 (16) | Free | Productivity | | [Storage Organizer Buddy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storage-organizer-buddy/id6745257813) | — | Free | Productivity | | [Katalyst CRM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katalyst-crm/id6498710456) | — | Free | Productivity | | [PurrfectPlan: AI Life Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purrfectplan-ai-life-planner/id6749071420) | — | Free | Productivity | | [Supastore](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supastore/id6754177428) | — | Free | Productivity | ## More apps by Greynut LTD - [Luxafor 2.0](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luxafor-20/id1559879690) - [Luxafor CO2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luxafor-co2/id6444873126) All apps by Greynut LTD: https://appshunter.io/developer/1559879692 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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