Display your favorite photos directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. Choose single photos or create slideshows that change at set intervals. Works seamlessly with StandBy mode.
Summarized from real user reviews of Photo Widget. Based on 686 reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Lifestyle app.
2.3.2
December 7, 2025
- Bug fixes.
4 issues
Photos not displaying after widget removal and re-addition
Widget not working on iPad with iOS 16
5 requests
Allow selecting entire albums instead of individual photos
Add option to adjust photo fit within widget
To add a widget, long-press on your home screen background, tap the '+' button in the top-left corner, and then select 'Photo Widget'. You can then choose the widget type and configure its settings.
To edit a widget, long-press on the widget you wish to modify on your home screen, and then select 'Edit Widget'. This will allow you to change the photos, albums, or other settings.
There's a technical limitation of 100 photos per widget when selecting individual photos. However, if you use the 'Album' widget type, there is no limit to the number of photos displayed from your chosen album.
The built-in Photos widget primarily displays photos from 'Memories' and 'Featured Photos' with no customization options. This app allows you to select specific photos or albums and customize slideshow intervals.
No, this application does not support displaying animated GIFs in widgets. It is designed to show static images from your photo library or selected albums.
