# Favorites Widget — Contacts on Lock & Home Screen

> Customizable widgets for quick contact access and actions on iOS. (iPhone/iPad app by Sindre Sorhus.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favorites-widget/id1643660089 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sindre Sorhus](https://appshunter.io/developer/328077650)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $3.00
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.1 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-09-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favorites-widget/id1643660089/reviews.md

## What is Favorites Widget?

Call or message your favorite people directly from the Lock Screen or Home Screen.

The widgets are customizable and you can even choose to open a URL or run a shortcut when tapping a widget.

It also supports calling without a confirmation (must be enabled in setting).


■ Widget tap actions

• Call
• FaceTime
• Send email
• Send message
• WhatsApp
• Telegram
• Open URL
• Run shortcut


■ FAQ

〉How is it different from the built-in Contacts widget?

This one is available on the lock screen, customizable, you can call or message by tapping the widget, and more.


■ Support

You can contact me through the feedback button in the app.

## Key features

- Call/message from Lock Screen
- Home Screen widgets
- Customizable tap actions
- Open URLs
- Run shortcuts
- Direct calling

## Chart rankings

- #177 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favorites-widget/id1643660089/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love all your apps!

*2024-01-19*

I discovered through Aiko and I just love your apps. They’re simple and do what they’re supposed to do. 
I would like to suggest if you can add a smaller size for this widget. As the size of an app icon so I could add several contacts on my Home Screen.

### 5/5 — Lancer un appel depuis écran verrouillé !

*2022-10-06*

Ou sms, FaceTime, etc…
C’est cool !

## Frequently asked questions about Favorites Widget

### What can Favorites Widget do when I tap a widget?

Tapping a widget can initiate a call, FaceTime, send an email, send a message, open a WhatsApp or Telegram chat, open a URL, or run a shortcut.

### Does Favorites Widget have ads?

No, Favorites Widget is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### How much does Favorites Widget cost?

Favorites Widget is a paid app, available for a one-time purchase of $3.00.

### What devices is Favorites Widget compatible with?

Favorites Widget is designed for iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Favorites Widget updated?

The app was last updated on December 22, 2025, indicating active development and support.

### What is the age rating for Favorites Widget?

Favorites Widget has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How is Favorites Widget different from the built-in Contacts widget?

Favorites Widget offers enhanced functionality by being available on the lock screen, providing greater customization, and allowing direct calling or messaging via widget taps.

### Can I call contacts directly without confirmation using Favorites Widget?

Yes, Favorites Widget supports calling without confirmation, provided this setting is enabled within the app's preferences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.1 — 2025-12-22

- Bug fixes.

### 1.8.0 — 2025-10-08

- The app now requires iOS 26.

### 1.7.0 — 2025-01-03

- The app now requires iOS 18.

### 1.6.1 — 2024-09-17

- Bug fixes.

### 1.6.0 — 2024-09-12

- Improved compatibility with the upcoming iOS version.

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## Related topics

[favorites widget](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/favorites-widget)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*