# Link HUB Lock Screen Widgets — URL Launcher & Lockscreen apps

> Customizable URL launcher and widget app for quick access to links and automations. (iPhone/iPad app by Cesare Forelli.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-hub-lock-screen-widgets/id1524351956 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cesare Forelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/906894503)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.33/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-07-30
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-hub-lock-screen-widgets/id1524351956/reviews.md

## What is Link HUB Lock Screen Widgets?

Links are powerful: they open websites, allow to launch apps and Shortcuts, call friends and trigger any kind of automation.
If something has a URL, Link HUB can give you a button, widget or lock-screen widget to launch it at the speed of light: just set a name, paste a valid address, pick an icon and color and you're done!
Link HUB is your dashboard to quickly launch links on iPhone, iPad and Mac: visit websites, run specific Shortcuts, deep-link into apps, execute web-based automations, open pages you visit often in Safari instead of native apps such as  YouTube, Instagram of Facebook...

Link HUB widgets are super-high density: while the small widget is a big convenient button for just one link, a medium widget can contain up to 8 links, a large one 16 and the extra-large widget on iPads makes 32 links available to you... that's double of what most alternatives offer!
And with lock-screen widgets, the apps and Shortcuts you rely upon the most are only one tap away, in any moment. Unlock a level of speed and productivity that couldn't even be imagined before!

The only requirement is for you to have important links, automations, apps and web hooks you want to access quickly and to know their specific URLs: with infinite websites and apps providing a URL scheme out there, Link HUB cannot provide a list for you to pick from, and lets you type in anything you want instead. Searching for URL schemes online is usually pretty effective, and most web-services automations like IFTTT or Zapier let you copy fully functional URLs and web hook links.

You can also configure Link HUB for people you love who are less familiar with technology than yourself, and give them a single place, with easy to tap buttons, to execute multiple operations, including non-trivial ones.

Another cool feature of Link HUB is the ability to open a specific URL when you interact with a NFC tag that the app previously encoded, allowing any kind of automation you can imagine. You can find out more informations about this amazing capability in the Link HUB NFC Frequently Asked Questions available inside the app's Preferences. Please be advised that NFC support is currently available only on iPhones, due to the need of hardware not included in Macs and iPads.

Finally, and getting even nerdier, not only can Link HUB launch your URLs, but it can also perform HTTP GET calls... great for executing home automations such as triggering an Ethernet relay that opens a gate!

Link HUB is a modern macOS, iOS and iPad OS app free to use for up to 4 links.
Thanks to iCloud, your links sync automatically between devices while staying 100% private. And you can decide that some links must be visible only on specific devices!
Link HUB is secure: no analytics or prying access to your data, this indie app's sustainability and future development come exclusively from an optional and very inexpensive subscription, when you decide you want unlimited buttons and NFC support; and the single small annual fee includes all your devices: iOS, Macs and iPadOS.

## Key features

- Customizable buttons and widgets
- Launch websites, apps, and Shortcuts
- High-density widgets (up to 32 links)
- Lock screen widget support
- NFC tag encoding for automation
- Syncs links across devices via iCloud
- HTTP GET call execution

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Link HUB Pro | $4.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-hub-lock-screen-widgets/id1524351956/reviews.md

### 5/5 — What an app

*2026-01-29*

Finally something legit that works and answers a problem I’ve had with literally object permanence and forgetting what’s important and what I need to check daily - this is a lifesaver and I haven’t even explored the pro version im definitely going to!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for taking the time and leave such a nice review! I’m really glad Link HUB is helping you in a concrete way.
I hope you’ll continue to find Link HUB useful as you explore it further.
Ciao from Italy, Cesare

### 5/5 — Showing Love

*2025-03-06*

Brodie the app is just so simple& so good, all the perfect links in there, not every link- just the right ones. The large widget is 🔥 in a smart stack (any size is), with great accessibility. Keep making stuff.

**Developer response:** Wow, thanks! Your amazing review really made my day, I really appreciate you took the time!

### 1/5 — Misleading - Waste of money

*2022-12-03*

App does not allow you to write to even 1 NFC tag to try unless paid for. So I updated to Pro thinking it would offer me a certain type of “GET URL” option to write, but it does not. All the writing features which was my main reason to use this app do not offer anything more than what all the other FREE apps do. Was a waste of money for me.

**Developer response:** Hello, I am deeply sorry you had a poor experience with my app and that the kind of option you wanted was not among those supported. Please, contact me at support@cdf1982.com and I will send you instructions to get a refund for your purchase! My best, Cesare - Update: Happy I could help you in getting the refund, I strive to make people happy with my apps and if it was not for you, it wasn't fair for you to pay. Ciao!

### 1/5 — Requires subscription

*2022-01-14*

It’s not possible to actually purchase the app; you have to keep paying for it (a detail that is conveniently omitted from the in-app payment section). That’s not reasonable, since many developers and companies do quite well by the one-time-purchase model. Charging for updates is fine, but software tools are meant to be owned. Demanding continual payment is greedy.

**Developer response:** Hi and thank you for trying Link HUB. Not liking subscription is certainly a legitimate personal opinion (another, mine, is believing that the expectation of people working without ongoing remuneration is actually greedy), but you're very wrong when you say the app hides that it offers a subscription: Link HUB is free for up to 4 links, as clearly stated in the App Store description; then, the upgrade screen that Users access by tapping "Link HUB Subscription" has the title "Subscribe to Pro", the button says "4,99 $ 1 year" (very greedy indeed for a niche app kept updated that works on iOS, iPad and Mac and has cloud sync) and below there's a detailed, plain English explanation of how the subscription works (renewal deadline, and even a link for canceling it). How you could say the fact the app offers (NOT requires) a subscription is deceitfully hidden baffles me. One thing is not to like subscriptions, which a lot of people do but app developers eat every day too, not once in their lifetime, the other is accusing someone to hide things because you just didn't read. I'm honestly happy to have only people that appreciate this reality of app development sustainability use my apps, but thank you for trying Link HUB nevertheless. Ciao from Italy, Cesare

### 5/5 — Wonderful for college & Zoom!!!!

*2021-02-21*

During COVID-19, I was tryng to find something that could stay on my desktop and I could access links quickly. I couldn't be any more happier with this.  It would be nice if this could sync with icloud/back up services. Thanks for such a nifty app!

## Frequently asked questions about Link HUB Lock Screen Widgets

### What is Link HUB Lock Screen Widgets?

Link HUB Lock Screen Widgets is a utility app that allows you to create custom buttons and widgets for quick access to websites, apps, and automations. It supports high-density widgets and NFC tag encoding for advanced functionality.

### How many links can I add to Link HUB Lock Screen Widgets?

The free version of Link HUB Lock Screen Widgets allows you to use up to 4 links. With the optional subscription, you can have unlimited buttons and NFC support.

### Does Link HUB Lock Screen Widgets support NFC?

Yes, Link HUB Lock Screen Widgets supports NFC tag encoding for automation. This feature is currently available only on iPhones due to hardware requirements.

### How does Link HUB Lock Screen Widgets sync links?

Links are automatically synced between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices using iCloud. This ensures your shortcuts are available across your Apple ecosystem while maintaining 100% privacy.

### What devices does Link HUB Lock Screen Widgets work on?

Link HUB Lock Screen Widgets is available on macOS, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be a modern app across the Apple ecosystem.

### How much does Link HUB Lock Screen Widgets cost?

Link HUB Lock Screen Widgets is free to use for up to 4 links. An optional subscription, Link HUB Pro, is available for $4.99 per year for unlimited buttons and NFC support.

### Can Link HUB Lock Screen Widgets execute HTTP GET calls?

Yes, Link HUB Lock Screen Widgets can perform HTTP GET calls. This is useful for executing home automations, such as triggering an Ethernet relay to open a gate.

### Is Link HUB Lock Screen Widgets suitable for less tech-savvy users?

Yes, the app can be configured for users less familiar with technology. You can create a simplified interface with easy-to-tap buttons for executing multiple operations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2022-10-17

Thank you so much for welcoming Link HUB 2 with such amazing warmth, and special thanks to the team at MacStories for featuring the app and helping thousands of people discovering the power of links with Link HUB!
This update adds the ability to share QR codes of your URLs: tap and hold on a link and select "Share QR code" to generate a 300x300 image and share it.
There are also a couple new keyboard shortcuts: CMD+S saves the link you're editing or adding, and Esc cancels. In previous versions you could already add links with CMD+N, open additional dashboards with CMD+ALT+N and navigate your collection of links with the arrow keys, launching them by hitting the Spacebar, but now the interaction is even quicker with the new key combinations.
Thanks again to Jay for the great ideas!
If you enjoy using Link HUB, a 5 star review would mean the world to me and to other Users searching for the perfect Lock screen app... Ciao e grazie! –Cesare

### 2.1 — 2022-10-06

Thank you so much for welcoming Link HUB 2 with such amazing warmth, and special thanks to the team at MacStories for featuring the app and helping thousands of people discovering the power of links with Link HUB!
Version 2.1 is here, implementing a couple of feature-requests (thanks Jay!): you can now long-press a link (on iOS and iPadOS) or right-click (on macOS) to copy the URL to the pasteboard or share it with the system Share Sheet.
If you enjoy using Link HUB, a 5 star review would mean the world to me and to other Users searching for the perfect Lock screen app... Ciao e grazie! –Cesare

### 2.0.1 — 2022-09-14

Link HUB 2 is here with Lock Screen Widgets for iOS 16, to let you unlock a level of speed and productivity unimaginable before!
Just a few examples of what you can do directly from your iPhone’s lock screen with Link HUB’s superpowers:
- Launch automations from Shortcuts… basically Link HUB is the shortcut to your Shortcuts’ shortcuts ;)
- Start a FaceTime call to your special someone
- Jump directly into a conversation in Messages
- Open any app you want, and in some of them – with the right URL – navigate to specific sections
- Open any website
With lock-screen widgets, the apps and Shortcuts you rely upon the most are only one tap away, in any moment; and all formats of lock-screen widgets are supported, so you can customize your iPhone to serve exactly your needs!
But widgets aren't only on your lock-screen... you can now add as many super-high density widgets as you like on your home screens! While the small widget is a big convenient button for just one link, a medium widget can contain up to 8 links, a large one 16 and the extra-large widget on iPads makes 32 links available to you... that's double of what most alternatives offer!
This version also includes a redesigned, clean and easy to use screen to add and edit links, the ability to select custom icons for every link, and improved speed and reliability.
I hope you'll love Link HUB 2.0! If you do, please take the time to leave a 5 star review (it helps a lot indie developers like myself!), recommend the app to a friend and consider subscribing to Link HUB Pro, to keep great updates like this one coming!

### 2.0 — 2022-09-08

Link HUB 2 is here with widgets and lock-screen widgets that let you unlock a level of speed and productivity unimaginable before!
With lock-screen widgets, the apps and Shortcuts you rely upon the most are only one tap away, in any moment; and all formats of lock-screen widgets are supported, so you can customize your iPhone to serve exactly your needs!
But widgets aren't only on your lock-screen... you can now add as many super-high density widgets as you like! While the small widget is a big convenient button for just one link, a medium widget can contain up to 8 links, a large one 16 and the extra-large widget on iPads makes 32 links available to you... that's double of what most alternatives offer!
This version also includes a redesigned, clean and easy to use screen to add and edit links, the ability to select custom icons for every link, and improved speed and reliability.
I hope you'll love Link HUB 2! If you do, please take the time to leave a 5 star review (it helps a lot indie developers like myself!), recommend the app to a friend and consider subscribing to Link HUB Pro, to keep great updates like this one coming!

### 1.5.1 — 2021-12-02

Happy Holidays from Link HUB!
This minor update improves performances on iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, and the oldest operating system versions supported are now iOS 14 and macOS 11 Big Sur.
If Link HUB is useful to you, please consider subscribing! And you have the time to leave a nice review, it helps a lot! Thank you, and please stay safe! -Cesare

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