# Favorites Widget Pro — Lock Screen Contacts Launcher

> Launch calls and texts to favorite contacts from lock/home screens. (iPhone/iPad app by Guy Gubi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favorites-widget-pro/id909578530 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Guy Gubi](https://appshunter.io/developer/332505557)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.44/5 from 3,803 App Store ratings · 845 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favorites-widget-pro/id909578530/reviews.md

## What is Favorites Widget Pro?

Call and text your favorite contacts directly from the Lock and Home Screens! 

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With Favorites Widget, it's one tap from the lock and home screen to call and text your favorite contacts. 

Support calling, message, WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, Facebook Messenger, email, and FaceTime.

You can also organize contacts in groups (e.g. Family, Friends, Work) and access them directly from the widget or send group messages.

Quickly order Uber or Lyft to your favorite places from the widget.
Slack support: Quickly open your channels and Slack contacts from the widget.

Features:
● Call & Text from the Notification Center
● Groups
● Unlimited contacts and groups
● Endless styles
● Call & Message 
● WhatsApp
● Telegram
● Slack
● Facebook Messenger
● Email
● FaceTime & FaceTime Audio
● Uber and Lyft integration
● Full support for iOS 16

## Key features

- Call & Text from Notification Center
- Contact Groups
- Unlimited Contacts & Groups
- Multiple Messaging App Support
- Ride-Sharing Integration
- Customizable Styles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Favorites Widget Pro?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy access to contacts
- 👍 Convenient widget
- 🚀 Quick dialing
- 👍 Useful features
- 👍 Customizable
- 👍 Groups support
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 14/15
- 🐛 Unreliable functionality
- 💰 Paywall for full features
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior
- 🐛 Contact sync problems

**Commonly reported bugs**

- 3D Touch not working
- Widget not loading properly
- Inability to restore premium purchase
- Contacts not displaying correctly

**Most requested features**

- Larger contact icons
- Multiple widgets/pages
- More communication options (e.g., Instagram)
- Ability to choose contact number
- Transparent widget background
- Alphabetical contact order
- Larger text/icons for accessibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 845)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favorites-widget-pro/id909578530/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great app, but it’s kinda tricky to learn how to put contacts in favorites in. I’m computer illitera

*2026-06-12, version 5.5.4*

Very good. Computer illiterate. If I can, you can.

### 1/5 — Purchased premium, widgets now missing

*2026-03-01, version 5.5.2*

Can only have (1) widget. Should be able to have multiple widgets with different contacts. Bought premium thinking it would offer multiple widgets but now there’s nothing. Uninstalled, reinstalled, still nothing. No widgets available

### 3/5 — Transparency

*2026-02-11, version 5.5.2*

No transparency background

### 1/5 — Worst idea ever!!!!

*2026-01-05, version 5.5.2*

Why did Apple do this?

### 1/5 — Отзив

*2025-12-19, version 5.5.2*

Преди актуализацията беше по лесен за използване

### 1/5 — What happened to Groups

*2025-12-03, version 5.5.2*

You can create a group but cannot message entire group. With this recent update, group’s individuals must messaged separately. Am I doing something wrong? To me, this defeats the purpose of having a group contact. This is very disappointing. Any fix? Please advise.

### 4/5 — Great App!

*2025-12-02, version 5.5.2*

Developer has done a great job staying on top of keeping this app updated and functional as best as possible. Recent update takes away the need for the Shortcuts app to launch in order to in touch dial someone.  Only slight downside is that now it requires one additional touch to speed dial your contact. But it’s now a lot cleaner since it doesn’t require multiple apps to auto launch in order to one touch dial someone.

### 3/5 — Midom

*2025-11-23, version 5.5.1*

Wszystko było ok nie wiem co się stało ale teraz za każdym razem gdy chce wybrać kontakt wyskakuje mi okno z moimi dwoma numerami do wyboru , za każdym razem muszę klikać i wybierać właściwy numer to bardzo irytuje

### 1/5 — Can’t add more than one contact to lockscreen .

*2025-02-27, version 5.4.0*

Despite buying in app features it will only allow me to add one persons face and contact information to my Home Screen . I’m able to multiple to favourites within the app but only one appears for selection when customising my lock screen .

### 5/5 — Makes my life easier

*2024-11-03, version 5.4.0*

This app makes contacting your loved ones and close network right in front!

## Frequently asked questions about Favorites Widget Pro

### What does Favorites Widget Pro do?

Favorites Widget Pro allows you to quickly call or text your favorite contacts directly from your device's lock screen and home screen. It supports various communication methods including standard calls, messages, WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, Facebook Messenger, email, and FaceTime.

### How can I organize my contacts with this app?

You can organize your contacts into custom groups, such as 'Family,' 'Friends,' or 'Work.' This allows for even faster access to specific sets of contacts directly from the widget or when sending group messages.

### Is Favorites Widget Pro free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core functionality. However, it includes in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or customization options may require a purchase.

### What devices is Favorites Widget Pro compatible with?

The application provides full support for iOS 16, indicating it is designed for Apple devices running this operating system. Specific device models are not detailed, but compatibility is tied to the iOS version.

### Can I use this app for more than just calling and texting?

Yes, beyond standard calls and texts, the app integrates with several popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, and Facebook Messenger. It also offers integration with Uber and Lyft for quick ride requests to favorite locations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.5.4 — 2026-05-29

Minor bug fix in the Settings screen

### 5.5.2 — 2025-11-27

Support for Groups in the small widget

### 5.5.1 — 2025-11-22

Improved style editing
Bug fixes

### 5.5.0 — 2025-11-18

Big update:
- Interactive widgets
- Direct action from the widget
- iOS 26 Liquid Glass support
- Option to remove a person's background
- Bug fixes

More great features are coming soon...

Thanks for your support!

### 5.4.0 — 2022-09-20

Fix a bug related to the classic widget

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