Photo Album Widget

Photo Album Widget

Local & shared photo widget

12 ratings
10 reviews
#199 in paid Photo & Video
📷 Photo & Video
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 23, 2021
  • December 11, 2025

Features

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About

Display photos from local or shared iCloud albums directly on your home screen. Automatically updates without manual selection, offering various display orders, filters, and frames for a personalized experience.

Home screen photo display
Local and iCloud album support
Automatic photo updates
Customizable photo order
Photo filters and frames
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What's New in Photo Album Widget

2.7

December 11, 2025

New widget configuration options. Support for widgets on macOS.

Charts

Top Paid

📉 199-30

Photo & Video

This app dropped -30 positions in Photo & Video chart.

Last updated on July 16, 2026.

User reviews

Broken

The widget just shows a white screen, never showing the photos in my album.

Please add MacOS support

This app is great on iPhone and iPad, but on my MacBook, the widget becomes solid gray when you open an app and the widgets become the background. I hope I make sense. It looks normal when the desktop itself is in focus, but as soon as you open an app in tbe foreground, the widget becomes completely grayed out. It’s probably because this app doesn’t have native MacOS support. Hopefully it is added eventually.
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Response from developer

Thanks for the detailed report! macOS support is already implemented, so what you’re seeing is definitely not expected behavior. This looks like a macOS widget rendering issue when another app is in the foreground. I’m actively investigating it and a fix is planned for an upcoming update. Thanks again for pointing this out.

Good idea. Needs work

Works almost fine… unfortunately you are unable to select which album you want to display on the widget. It has the option to do so, but it will not function so you are stuck with whatever it randomly selects

Response from developer

Hi! 👋 Thanks for sharing your experience. The widget does allow you to select a specific album—if it isn’t working, it’s usually because the app doesn’t have permission to access your photo library. Please check your device’s Settings > Privacy & Security > Photos and make sure permission is enabled for the app. Once that’s set, the album selection should work as expected. If you still have any trouble, feel free to reach out through the in-app support and we’ll be glad to assist.

Doesn’t work

Added the widget, selected an album, all was good. With widget is just a grey square on my screen.

Response from developer

Hi there! 👋 Thanks a lot for your feedback and for trying out the widget. The grey square issue you mentioned has already been fixed in the latest version of the app 🎉. Please update to the newest release, and it should work as expected. If you still notice any problems, feel free to reach out via the in-app support—we’d be happy to help!

So promising

I was so excited to find this because it was exactly what I was looking for. I put all the pictures I wanted in an album but then the widget wouldn’t allow me to select an album. It just simply didn’t work for me. I can adjust all the other settings, tried restarting my phone, but it just doesn’t work. So I tried it on my iPad, but got the same issue. Wondering if there’s a conflict with a recent update? Hoping it will get fixed because the design is perfect and simple and again exactly what I was looking for
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Response from developer

Hi! 👋 Thanks for sharing your experience. The widget does allow you to select a specific album—if it isn’t working, it’s usually because the app doesn’t have permission to access your photo library. Please check your device’s Settings > Privacy & Security > Photos and make sure permission is enabled for the app. Once that’s set, the album selection should work as expected. If you still have any trouble, feel free to reach out through the in-app support and we’ll be glad to assist.

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FAQ

What is Photo Album Widget?

Photo Album Widget is an application designed to display photos from your local or shared iCloud albums directly on your iPhone or iPad's home screen. It allows for automatic updates and customization of how your photos are presented.

How much does Photo Album Widget cost?

Photo Album Widget is a paid application, priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features without any additional costs or subscriptions.

Does Photo Album Widget have ads?

No, Photo Album Widget does not contain advertisements. As a paid app, it offers an ad-free experience for users.

What devices are compatible with Photo Album Widget?

Photo Album Widget is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to leverage the home screen widget functionality available on these Apple platforms.

How often is Photo Album Widget updated?

The latest version of Photo Album Widget is 2.7, and it was last updated on December 11, 2025. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

What is the age rating for Photo Album Widget?

Photo Album Widget has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for children aged four and older, with no mature content.

Can I choose the order of photos in the widget?

Yes, you can customize the presentation of your photos. Photo Album Widget supports displaying photos in descending, ascending, or random order to suit your preferences.

Does Photo Album Widget allow for photo editing?

While Photo Album Widget focuses on displaying photos, it does offer the ability to apply various filters and frames to the images shown in the widget. This allows for some creative customization of your photo display.