# My Buttons

> Create custom home screen buttons with icons and actions. (iPhone/iPad app by Throw Lab.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-buttons/id425274534 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Throw Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/323994188)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-buttons/id425274534/reviews.md

## What is My Buttons?

“My Buttons” will let you create your own buttons with an icon for the home screen and an action to perform. The action can be to make a call or any of the other types listed below. 

There are other apps that do similar things but here are a some unique features only found in “My Buttons”:

-Internet connection is only needed on the first launch of  “My Buttons”. Nothing will be sent on the internet. All other icon creation apps send the icon-image to a server.

-The action can be changed without recreating the icon.

-You can have a collection of buttons stored in the app and create them on the home screen at any time.

-You can share your buttons via email. Your friends can use them after installing “My Buttons”.

-You can configure custom schemes that will let you launch other apps like skype for example.

List of Action types:
Call
FaceTime
Email
Text message (sms)
Show contact (you choose an action every time)
Safari (open web page)
YouTube (open a video)
Copy to clipboard (any text that you can later paste)
Custom

## Key features

- Create custom buttons
- Assign icons and actions
- Offline icon creation
- Edit actions without recreating
- Store and manage button collections
- Share buttons via email
- Launch custom schemes/apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-buttons/id425274534/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Update app

*2021-05-22, version 1.3*

Please update app for compatibility with iOS 14 and later

### 1/5 — DO NOT BUY THIS - Complete waste of money

*2018-11-04, version 1.3*

If I could give this zero stars I would.  The first time you launch the app it needs files from the internet.  It will not fetch the files and will only create a button, in my case a contact, in a My Buttons group under the icon.  It cannot be moved without the “other” files from the internet.  I have an iPhone 8 and the latest software load.  I wonder how much money they’ve raked in on people who pay for this non-functional app.  It should be called “pay me a dollar and kiss it good bye”.  Will NEVER download from this developer again.

### 1/5 — Not great!

*2018-07-16, version 1.3*

Couldn’t add picture from albums and even after taking one on the app it didn’t turn up on the button. Other apps better, not worth paying for.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2017-07-27*

The app opens a Safari page with instruction and nothing on that page works or click.  It couldl have been an ideal solution but it siply does not work.  It reaches a point where there are instructions on a safari page but that is it.  I want my money back please.

KS

### 1/5 — Don't buy this

*2014-11-09, version 1.3*

Doesn't work. Shouldn't be here

### 1/5 — Used to be a good app

*2014-10-17, version 1.3*

Under OS 8, it will not allow use of 'empty' buttons function and now it is NOT possible to create Safari site buttons any longer.

### 1/5 — Not as described

*2014-02-27, version 1.2.1*

Icon created launches safari before dialling, buggy opening, waste of money. I wonder why the app store doesn't include a refund like google

### 1/5 — Not what I expected

*2013-01-29, version 1.1*

Seems hacky...creates a fake web page so it can bookmark it on the home screen. It'd be great if it didn't launch the app when I want to make a call or whatever other action I try and set up. 

If they fix this problem it should be fine, but in its current state...pretty useless.

### 1/5 — No icon options - provide your own

*2012-12-02, version 1.1*

Useless unless you make your own icon or use a photo. Still seems to put my data online. (...not sure what's up with that since it says it doesn't put info anywhere but on my device.)

### 2/5 — Needs Internet connection

*2012-10-16, version 1.1*

Contrary to the description, it seems to require an Internet connection to make a call, so not much use.

## Frequently asked questions about My Buttons

### What actions can I assign to buttons in My Buttons?

You can assign actions such as making a call, sending an email or text message, opening a contact, launching a web page or YouTube video, copying text to the clipboard, or launching custom schemes to open other apps.

### Does My Buttons require an internet connection to create buttons?

No, an internet connection is only needed for the first launch. All subsequent icon creation and actions are performed offline, and no icon images are sent to a server.

### Can I change the action of a button after it's created?

Yes, you can change the action of an existing button without needing to recreate the icon from scratch.

### How can I share buttons I create with My Buttons?

You can share your created buttons via email. Friends can then use these buttons after they have installed My Buttons themselves.

### What is the rating for My Buttons?

My Buttons has a rating of 1.5 stars based on 6 user ratings.

### Is My Buttons available on Android?

My Buttons is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is My Buttons updated?

The latest version, 1.3, was released on June 11, 2014. The app has not been updated since then.

### Does My Buttons have ads?

No, My Buttons does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3 — 2014-06-11

New icon.
A new launchpad added.
Due to changes in iOS you may prefer to use your buttons in the launchpad instead of the home screen. It works almost like the home screen with the advantage of quicker response for your buttons.

### 1.2.1 — 2013-10-14

Add from contacts crash fixed.
Show Contact action fixed for iOS7

### 1.2 — 2013-10-03

Updated for iOS7 support
Icons made before iOS7 will have to be recreated by using the "Create On Home Screen" button (and you also need to manually remove the old from the home screen).

### 1.1 — 2011-10-15

updated for iOS5
new icon

minor bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2011-06-05

No release notes.

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