# Phone Widget — Call within seconds

> One-tap home screen widgets for calling and messaging contacts. (iPhone/iPad app by Erick Daniel Padilla.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-widget/id1537333783 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Erick Daniel Padilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317537746)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Released: 2020-10-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-widget/id1537333783/reviews.md

## What is Phone Widget?

With Phone Widget, calling your loved ones has never been easier and faster!

Call and message your friends in only one tap! Thanks to our new One-Tap™ technology, tapping our widget is enough to start a call (Requires the Shortcuts app) or open a conversation in iMessage, WhatsApp, or Telegram.

Forget about looking for contacts in the phone or contacts apps, as Phone Widget allows you to have your contacts directly on the home screen. The app comes with three different sizes of widgets that can hold up to 10 contacts each, which means that having quick access to your contacts has never been this easy. On iPad, widgets are available in 4 sizes and hold up to 20 contacts each.

With themes, customizing your widgets is as easy as it gets. Change the color and appearance of a widget with just one tap!

## Key features

- One-Tap™ calling and messaging
- Home screen contact access
- Multiple widget sizes
- Customizable themes
- Support for iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phone Widget Unlimited | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-widget/id1537333783/reviews.md

### 5/5 — La verdad

*2021-09-21, version 2.0*

La verdad muy buena app, uno cree que no la necesita pero cuando la usas, no hay vuelta atras. 10/10

### 5/5 — Simple, awesome. Does what it says

*2021-05-23*

Love it

**Developer response:** Hello Mabus,

We are sorry to hear that you had that problem. Can you please contact us on our support email to give us more details? You can send us an email from the app’s About menu. We hope we can fix the issue.

### 5/5 — Muy buena app siuuuuuuuuuuu

*2020-11-02, version 1.0.1*

TOP

### 5/5 — Excelente app

*2020-11-01, version 1.0.1*

Muy recomendable

### 5/5 — Buena app

*2020-10-29, version 1.0.1*

:)

### 5/5 — Una app muy fachera

*2020-10-29, version 1.0.1*

Gran forma de facilitarme llamar a mis panitas, rapido y sencillo el asunto :)

### 5/5 — Muy buen widget

*2020-10-29, version 1.0.1*

Excelente app para mostrar contactos en un widget y poder llamarlos desde ahí al instante.

### 5/5 — Excelente app

*2020-10-29, version 1.0.1*

En verdad que necesitaba tener esta app para widget

### 5/5 — MUY UTIL GRACIAS ERICK

*2020-10-29, version 1.0.1*

Demasiado util

## Frequently asked questions about Phone Widget

### Does Phone Widget have ads?

No, Phone Widget does not contain advertisements. It offers a clean user experience without interruptions.

### What devices is Phone Widget compatible with?

Phone Widget is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is designed to enhance the home screen experience on iOS.

### How many contacts can be added to a widget?

Widgets can hold up to 10 contacts each on iPhone and iPod touch. On iPad, widgets can hold up to 20 contacts each.

### Is Phone Widget free to use?

Yes, Phone Widget is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases for additional customization options or features.

### How often is Phone Widget updated?

The app was last updated on September 21, 2021, with version 2.0. Users can expect updates to maintain compatibility and potentially add new features.

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

Phone Widget has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is designed for simple and quick communication.

### Does Phone Widget require the Shortcuts app?

Yes, the One-Tap™ technology for initiating calls or opening conversations requires the Shortcuts app to be installed on your device.

### Can I customize the appearance of the widgets?

Yes, Phone Widget allows you to easily customize the color and appearance of your widgets with just one tap, using various themes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2021-09-21

Phone Widget 2.0 is here!
- Call in one tap with One-Tap™ (Requires the Shortcuts app)
- Message in one tap (iMessage, WhatsApp & Telegram)
- New Pastels theme collection
- Extra large widget added (iPad only)
- Bug fixes and enhancements

### 1.3 — 2021-04-06

- New Soft Grays theme collection
- Bug fixes and enhancements

### 1.2 — 2021-01-03

- Widget Themes: Change the color of your widgets
- View contact: View and edit contacts from the app
- Bug fixes and enhancements

### 1.1.1 — 2020-12-22

- Bug fixes and enhancements

### 1.1 — 2020-12-13

- New Medium-Sized Single Contact Widget
- Smart refresh for widgets
- Bug fixes and improvements

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