# Speed Dial Widgets — Contacts on your Home Screen!

> Home screen widgets for quick contact access via calls or messages. (iPhone/iPad app by Emilio Pelaez.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-dial-widgets/id1550574694 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Emilio Pelaez](https://appshunter.io/developer/408763858)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.38/5 from 185 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-01-27
- Data updated: 2026-07-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-dial-widgets/id1550574694/reviews.md

## What is Speed Dial Widgets?

Phone Home Widgets is a completely free app that lets you create widgets to quickly connect with your favorite contacts.

- Choose between three layouts to focus on your contacts' photos, or their names.
- Pick your preferred call method: Phone, FaceTime or FaceTime Audio.
- Or choose to launch Messages, WhatsApp or Telegram.
- Use a nickname or alternative name on your widget. Add some emojis!
- Add as many widgets as you can fit on your Home Screen, for free!
- Confirm the call* after tapping on the widget to avoid accidental calls.

*Required by the device.

## Key features

- Customizable contact widgets
- Multiple layout options
- Direct calls (Phone, FaceTime)
- Direct messaging (Messages, WhatsApp, Telegram)
- Nickname and emoji support
- Accidental call prevention

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-dial-widgets/id1550574694/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Speedy

*2026-05-02, version 1.6*

Great little app. Immediate access to certain contacts. When seconds count….

### 4/5 — Nice widget

*2025-10-27, version 1.6*

Nice widget but very annoying to get asked at every call what SIM to use.

### 4/5 — I like this but…

*2025-05-09, version 1.6*

I can’t seem to get the widget setup off my phone. After I make a call, I don’t need the widget asking me to set it up when I’ve already set it up.

### 4/5 — Great for older people with dementia

*2024-06-06, version 1.6*

I set this up on my father’s iPhone. He doesn’t remember everyone’s names but he does remember their faces. There is one bug. The widget load screen comes up from time to time, confusing my father. Please modify the widget so that this doesn’t happen. Thank you.

### 5/5 — Lifesaver for my family.

*2023-04-15, version 1.6*

My father had brain surgery, a seizure on the operating table and then two strokes in recovery. He forgot how to call us in the hospital. Adding these widgets to his phone saved our life.

### 2/5 — Not working

*2023-02-09, version 1.5*

I set up a couple of contacts and does not dial them.  I tap the widget  and it brings up the number which i tap and it just disappears. Waste of my time.

### 5/5 — Just what I was looking for!

*2022-08-14, version 1.4*

Very nice! Thank you so much for writing this app / widget! A friend wanted an easy way for his elderly mother to call him. The widget requires a bit of setup, which he can do for her. Then, it just works. Perfect!

Last but not least: THANK YOU for not collecting user info. Yours is one of the handful of apps that respect user privacy. Something I always look for.

I'm happy to pay for good, privacy-respecting apps like yours. Maybe it's more trouble for you than it's worth, but might be worth adding some way for users to contribute toward app maintenance.

### 5/5 — Impressed

*2022-01-02, version 1.3*

I normally do not write reviews so soon after installing a app. This speed dial widget is just what I need! I work at a hotel and sometimes need to call the police quickly! This speed dial widget could very well save life or limb! I will give you SIX stars ****** Thanks!!

### 1/5 — Coulda Been a Contender 🤮

*2021-07-24, version 1.3*

There are two major flaws that if they were fixed we would give a 5 star rating. It’s hard to believe Emilio didn’t think this through. 

1. The icons need to have a 4th and SMALLER size which would be the standard size for all iPhone apps. The contacts name would then go under the icon picture just like the regular apps do. The current ‘small’ size is way too big and takes up 1/6th of the screen! 

2. The app icon is grossly redundant. One should have to simply click ONCE for the action chosen to be executed. Instead, when we click on an icon picture we are then prompted to click AGAIN to make the phone call. This second step is completely unnecessary and does nothing but waste your time. It should be one click and the contact’s number is dialed! 

Our current rating: One very anemic star ⭐️

## Frequently asked questions about Speed Dial Widgets

### What is Speed Dial Widgets?

Speed Dial Widgets allows you to create custom widgets on your iPhone's home screen for quick access to your favorite contacts. You can choose to initiate calls or send messages directly from these widgets.

### Does Speed Dial Widgets have ads?

No, Speed Dial Widgets is completely free and does not contain advertisements. You can enjoy all its features without any interruptions.

### What communication methods can I use with Speed Dial Widgets?

You can configure widgets to launch Phone calls, FaceTime calls, FaceTime Audio, or messaging apps like Messages, WhatsApp, and Telegram.

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

Yes, you can choose between three different layouts that focus on contact photos or names. You can also add nicknames or alternative names, along with emojis, to personalize your widgets.

### How does Speed Dial Widgets prevent accidental calls?

The app includes a confirmation step after tapping a widget to initiate a call, which is a device-required feature. This helps prevent unintended calls from being made.

### What devices are supported by Speed Dial Widgets?

Speed Dial Widgets is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to work with iOS operating systems.

### How often is Speed Dial Widgets updated?

The latest version of Speed Dial Widgets is 1.6, and it was last updated on February 21, 2023. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements.

### What is the age rating for Speed Dial Widgets?

Speed Dial Widgets has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating indicates it contains no mature content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2023-02-21

Fix: Only contacts from the default account were displayed. With this update, contacts from all accounts (iCloud, Gmail, Outlook, etc.) should be available.

### 1.5 — 2022-09-12

Lock Screen Widgets! (iOS 16 only)

### 1.4 — 2022-04-20

Updated, more modern Circle design.
Tweaks to all widget designs.

### 1.3 — 2021-05-28

- New illustrations!

### 1.2 — 2021-02-07

- Widget layout improvements.
- Made instructions more clear
- Improved widget colors

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