# Flex Widgets — user reviews

> 124 indexed App Store user reviews of Flex Widgets by Yannik Schrade, rated 3.70/5 from 99 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-widgets/id1541538715/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-widgets/id1541538715.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 51 · 4★ 13 · 3★ 8 · 2★ 8 · 1★ 19

## Newest reviews (16 of 124)

### 4/5 — Amazing customization options

*2026-01-25, version 1.0.3*

Incredibly customizable, although I think it needs some updating for the latest iOS. Some widgets stopped updating info on screen (possibly due to background refreshes and how it doesnt show up as an option to enable that on settings)

### 3/5 — Schöne App, aber Internet Zugriff geht nicht

*2023-03-14*

Möchte ich ein Widget teilen, behauptet die App, dass ich keine Internetverbindung habe. Was stimmt hier nicht?

### 2/5 — Complicato

*2022-10-01, version 1.0.3*

Complicato

### 2/5 — Annoyed

*2022-09-14, version 1.0.3*

The app was working fine for a few weeks, then I started noticing that my widgets wouldn’t even show up. Where the widget should be, It would show me the “select the widget you created” option (this looks like their logo) EVEN THOUGH MY WIDGET IS ALREADY SELECTED. I did not even make many widgets for each size, just one or two. So I don’t see why this should be a problem. Now, NONE of the widgets are showing up. When I open the app, they are all there. Even when I restart my iPad it still doesn’t show up. When it was working, I noticed at times the clock would be delayed by 7 hours or even more. What is going on here. What a waste of money honestly. How about you update your app guys?? It was cute until it lasted. I just wanna see my widgets displayed.

### 2/5 — waste of money!!

*2022-09-07, version 1.0.3*

after reading a few different reviews, i gathered that this “bug” is just a feature of the app to get you to waste your money on it! i paid for the app because i wanted to customize my apps but after the few widgets i made, i was unable to put widgets on my home screen. although i can create them, when i try to put them on my home screen, they give me the same instructional widget as before. this is a bug you all need to fix, i paid for this app and i would like for it to work with instead of against me

### 2/5 — Was very good

*2022-06-30, version 1.0.3*

Have been using this for some time now and all worked well 
I have now noticed that the time and background items are not refreshing so In order to do this I have to open the App and re save the widget 
It’s not showing in the background app refresh list can’t see any where to alter this issue it’s a tad annoying because this was a very good widget maker and the only one that did what it stated on the packet without ripping you off

### 2/5 — No

*2022-05-26, version 1.0.3*

I thought it would be a great alternative to Widgetsmith but it keeps renaming my widgets. It’s not productive.

### 3/5 — Line Error

*2022-04-08*

There is a problem is Large Widget.
When I add an image as a background, there is a black line that appears at the right side of the widget, which looks very ugly. Also, please provide a way to remove the app name from the bottom of the widget.

### 4/5 — Black bars!

*2022-03-22, version 1.0.3*

When trying to use this with apps like yidget or clear spaces to make ur background transparent, there is a thin black bar. 5 stars if fixed

### 4/5 — Very good

*2022-02-23, version 1.0.3*

Keep it up very nice up but we need more choices like the battery status. 
Nice work continue !!!

### 1/5 — “Flex Widgets” tag ?? WHY!!

*2022-02-11, version 1.0.3*

Creating widgets worked for me. I was able to use Yidget app with this app to create the transparent look.  BUT WHY DOES “Flex Widgets” appear under every widget I make.  Please remove this or give us that option FOR US WHO PAID!!  FIX THAT and I’d make it 5 STARS.

### 1/5 — Doesnt work

*2022-01-18, version 1.0.3*

I understand that there are bugs in apps but if you are charging $3 for an app where you cannot even add the widgets to the home screen anymore… maybe you should stop charging people for it

### 1/5 — Annoying

*2022-01-04, version 1.0.3*

Can’t rename widgets

### 2/5 — What happened!

*2021-12-07, version 1.0.3*

This was working wonderfully, added a touch of secrecy, but now it won't hold three widgets I make. Keeps referring to three edit widget to choose. Please address this bug. Hence the 2 starts only.

### 4/5 — Good but needs more options

*2021-11-06, version 1.0.3*

Very good app. Easy to use but needs more options e.g. battery percentage!!

### 1/5 — DO NOT BUY THIS APP

*2021-11-03, version 1.0.3*

DO NOT BUY this app the developer gave up on it, it’s been 9 MONTHS SINCE THE LAST UPDATE! I’m experiencing the same issues everyone else is: custom widget not being added to home screen even after selecting it, app freezes and doesn’t allow me to select certain layers to continue customizing, widgets don’t update in real time etc.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Don't buy this app. It doesn't work at all!

*2024-11-28, version 1.0.3*

even the most basic functions don't work

### 1/5 — App will not work

*2023-01-31, version 1.0.3*

Your answer is for me to uninstall and reinstall the app. However, this doesn’t work on my other apps worked just fine. Your app says I need to be connected to the Wi-Fi. I am connected to the Wi-Fi. I have uninstalled and reinstalled several times wiggy widgets works fine. Top widgets work fine clear space widgets works fine flex widgets doesn’t work says I need to be connected to the Wi-Fi. Thank you for wasting my money and time.

### 1/5 — Програма сира і не відповідає свої ціні.

*2023-01-16, version 1.0.3*

Шановний розробник, сподіваюсь вам вдастся перекласти мій відгук. 
Ви самі то випробовували свою програму в себе на пристрої? Якщо так і ви нормальна людина, то не викладали б такий недолугій софт у магазин, тимпаче за таку ціну. 
1. Дуже мало варіантів налаштувань. Для прикладу циферблат годинника. Тільки один тип, не можливо добавити секунди. Погода тільки по двом показникам, це температура і іконка погоди на один день. 
2. Масштабування шарів (елементів) це взагалі біль. Елемент не можливо підсунути по осям. Тільки рухати за допомогою масштабування. Позиція масштабу не фіксується нормально і часто повертається в попереднє значення. Я поки поставив по центру віджата циферблат годинника, то згадав усі матюки, що мені відомі. 
3. Помилки при додаванні віджата. Я створюю віджет, додаю на екран відповідного розміру панель і затискаю її, щоб обрати створений мною віджет, все як в інструкції. А віджета у меню немає. В розділі моїх віджитів я його бачу, а вибрати для додавання не можу, список пустий. Якось з п’ятої спроби він там з’явився. На другій терпіння не вистачило. Натискати на елементи налаштувань при створенні віджету приходиться по кілька разів, таке враження, що екран погано працює, хоча з планшетом все добре. 
В мене iPad mini 6 gen. 
4. Ця програма не вартує 4 долара. Навіть якби не було помилок, то функціонал максимум на 1 долар. 
Програму видалено і зроблений запит на повернення коштів. 
Авторе, працюйте і не робіть дурниць!

### 1/5 — Widgets are not working

*2022-10-16, version 1.0.3*

The widgets are not working despite choosing the right widget. It is showing the default widget and it is quite annoying to see this on my home screen.

### 1/5 — Abandonware

*2022-07-17, version 1.0.3*

No updates for a year.

### 1/5 — Čiary cez display

*2022-05-28, version 1.0.3*

Nakoľko som si ju zaplatil a zmieril sa s tym ze tam bude pod widgetom ich logo, tak na svetlu obrazovku to ani nefunguje. Ma to este vela chyb! Dam si vlastnú tapetu na widged(svetlu) a neprekrije mi ho cely a je tam mala čierna čiara cez obrazovku.. skúšal som rôzne a ani raz nezmyzla

### 1/5 — Los Widgets no se ponen en la pantalla de inicio

*2022-05-27, version 1.0.3*

No me funciona a la hora de cargar los Widgets

### 1/5 — Funziona una volta si e 10 no

*2022-05-14, version 1.0.3*

Non si vedono i Widgets nella home

### 1/5 — App does not work

*2022-05-03, version 1.0.3*

Not able to add the custom widget to the home screen. Will be contacting apple for a refund.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2022-04-05, version 1.0.3*

The concept would be cool if it ever worked. Wasted $3.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Bietet viele Möglichkeiten und ist sehr toll, doch mehr Updates gewünscht!

*2022-11-26*

Eine super App mit super Möglichkeiten, doch meiner Meinung nach reicht 1 Update nicht, denn iOS 16 ist raus gekommen und es gibt nur eine Version von 2021. Trotzdem tolle App und das Geld lohnt sich zu 100%!

### 5/5 — Super App!

*2022-11-14*

Warum keine Updates?

### 5/5 — 100% worth it

*2022-01-30, version 1.0.3*

I was a little bit worried for spending the money on the app.  But it really is worth it. I prefer the customised option. So simple to use, view and understand. The whole interface is really easy to use.
The drawing on top really adds to it (would be great if I could zoom in a bit more)

What’s missing though;
▹Alignment, selecting layers and keeping them aligned.
▹More font options, I don’t like plain fonts. Prefer cute handwritten ones. I understand it’s difficult to get the coding for all fonts so it’s not the end of the world, just lets it down a bit
▹Choice of icons, needs more. Even if the buttons would work with own pictures. 
▹buttons not working in a small widget, button icons being only white, needs that colour option.

I’m happy with it, and I will be posting my layout on Instagram @the_cutecactus

### 5/5 — It’s the perfect app for this

*2021-11-28, version 1.0.3*

If you love customising your Home Screen I would recommend 👍.

### 5/5 — Much better than the other Apps

*2021-10-05, version 1.0.3*

Gives you so much freedom to make whatever you want. Sure they have some minor bugs they need to work on for iOS 15 but I’m sure they will fix that in no time!! Honestly I love how much I can customize with this! I’d recommend this to anyone who wants to fully customize their widgets.

### 5/5 — Criminally underrated!

*2021-07-15, version 1.0.3*

The ability to create custom streamlined widgets that don’t clutter my Apple devices is what this app has allowed me to utilise. The app has worked flawlessly without any hiccups. 

This app was exactly what I was after as native support for custom user widgets is non-existent natively in iOS.

### 5/5 — Beste App dieser Art

*2021-06-17*

Mit viel Geduld kann man tolle Ergebnisse erzielen. Leider noch ziemlich buggy.

Objekte ändern plötzlich die Hintergrundfarbe, die Farbauswahl auf kleinen Bildschirmen ist abgeschnitten, scrollen in den Ebenen verschiebt diese meistens.

Viel Potential nach oben, Zoom nur bei kleinen Widgets, damit ist das Bearbeiten bei mittleren und großen Widgets etwas fummelig und manchmal reine Glückssache, kein Dunkelmodus.

Trotzdem ein ambitioniertes Projekt, daher 5 Sterne.

### 5/5 — Love It!

*2021-04-14, version 1.0.3*

I have been looking for an app that I can customize my widgets but most of the apps require you to start with a template. Flex Widgets is easy to use, very customizable, privacy friendly, and overall a great app!

### 5/5 — I love it

*2021-03-17*

FANTASTISCH!!!

### 5/5 — Super Sache

*2021-03-13*

Als erstes: Es ist eine so super Idee. Man kann sich austoben und alles so gestalten wie man möchte. 
Allerdings habe ich ein Problem. Und zwar kann ich kein Widget mit Diashow erstellen. Es wird immer wieder der lila Start Hintergrund mit der Anleitung angezeigt. 
Gibt es da einen Bug?

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