WhyNot Widgets

WhyNot Widgets

One-tap apps & premium widgets

139 ratings
108 reviews
Free
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Released
September 16, 2026
Updated
November 12, 2026

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This app provides a customizable widget for your Home Screen, allowing you to launch up to nine apps with a single tap. It also offers unique clock and information widgets with hand-drawn designs and various customization options.

✓Single-tap app launching
✓Customizable widget layouts
✓Light and Dark mode support
✓Unique clock widgets (Dial, Flip)
✓Information widgets (Almanac, Halo, Quartz, Vinyl, Tally, Frontpage, Console, Golden)
✓Hand-drawn widget designs
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What's New in WhyNot Widgets

1.14

November 12, 2026

WhyNot puts your favourite apps, and your favourite people, one tap from your Home Screen: a drawer of app launchers you build yourself, Faces for the people you call, and a shelf of clocks, weather and calendar widgets that sit well on any wallpaper. New in this update: WhyNot comes to iPad. Every widget works there, and Atlas and Frontpage gain a wide size made for the iPad's extra large slot. On iPhone and iPad alike, a tap on an empty spot in a drawer no longer opens WhyNot, drawer icons keep up when an app changes its icon, and the widgets now speak Turkish.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$9.99

Atlas

The forecast as a chart: terrain, sky, sun and moon.

User reviews

Der Entwickler ist sichtlich bemüht Drawer mit Glass-Effekt nicht wie iOS Original

Ich habe mir die Pro Version nur aufgrund des Glasseffektes gekauft. Leider ist das absolut nicht mit dem Effekt der normalen iOS-Ordner zu vergleichen. Schade. Ansonsten nutze ich nur die Standardfunktionen und benötige Pro deswegen gar nicht. Werde wohl seit langem mal wieder mein Geld zurückfordern.

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Der Entwickler ist sichtlich bemüht und es stimmt, dass der Effekt bei hellen Hintergründen deutlicher wird. Ich kann es leider nicht mehr testen, da mir 10€ zum Testen zu viel sind. Aber der Entwickler (YouTuber) nimmt Vorschläge umgehend auf und versucht diese zu implementieren. Ein schönes Tool für dienIndividualisierung des Homescreens.
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Response from developer

Danke für die ehrliche Rückmeldung. Glass legt den Drawer auf Apples eigene Glasplatte, und die wird auf dunklen Hintergründen fast schwarz; auf hellen Hintergründen scheint das Wallpaper deutlich durch. Den Ordner-Look von iOS kann ein Widget nicht nachbauen. Probier Glass einmal über einem hellen Hintergrund, da zeigt es, was es kann. Und wenn ich bei den Einstellungen helfen kann, melde dich gern.

Good start

Love it so far, looks great and works as anticipated; except for two small nitpicks: 1. "Glass" is not actual liquid glass, looks bad next to any default ui liquid glass. 2. The drawer cannot automatically switch with light and dark mode, but every other widget can... sticks out like a sore thumb on my light and dark mode optimized home screen.
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Great widgets

I love the widgets. The last updates have transformed how the widgets work, especially the drawer widget (November 26). It is now an almost perfect collection of widgets.

I tried the standard drawer, with the Apple Apps, great, just what I want. I bought the widget, but 90% of the apps I use weren’t available, you can request them, but the October update added shortcuts to Lisa’s missing apps and the November 2026 update added the ability to add any app in the store, which has worked 100% so far.

I am really impressed with the effort E is putting into this app.

An option to try the widgets before buying would be useful.

Update October 2026: new version allows shortcuts for all apps that aren’t directly supported. The jump to Shortcuts and then on to the app isn’t ideal, but at least you can add any app directly, without having to wait for an update.
Great idea, when not a perfect solution, it makes the Drawer widget worth it’s money.

Update November 2026: any app can now be added. Really enjoying this app, it has replaced around 80% of my icons with drawers and widgets.
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Response from developer

Thank you for the detailed notes. Since 1.11 you add any app yourself: search it in the picker and choose Any app. On Amazon opening a browser tab: iOS remembers a per-site choice to open links in Safari; long-press an Amazon link in Safari and choose Open in Amazon once, and the tile opens the app from then on.

Great app

Lots of potential still some bugs but worth the purchase once fixed

Excellent App - but my old eyes need a bigger font!

I really like WhyNot. The Drawer widget is amazingly handy and very customizable, I’ve used it constantly since putting it on my Home Screen. The Halo widget ($9.99 to unlock) is absolutely worth the price (IMHO) and I highly recommend it. My only request would be to allow larger fonts on this widget - it’s frustrating to have such a functional tool on my Home Screen, only to have to squint at it!
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FAQ

Does WhyNot Widgets have ads?

No, WhyNot Widgets does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional one-time purchases for premium widget packs.

What devices does WhyNot Widgets support?

WhyNot Widgets is made for iPhone and iPad. It offers specific layouts and sizes optimized for both devices, including extra-large widget options for iPad.

How many apps can I add to the WhyNot Widgets app launcher?

You can add up to nine apps to the smallest widget size. The layout adapts whether you choose one app or the maximum of nine.

What are the premium widget packs available for WhyNot Widgets?

Premium packs include Halo for comprehensive daily information, Quartz for a retro desk clock, Vinyl for a music player widget, Tally for a calculator, Frontpage for a news-style daily summary, Console for at-a-glance day info, and Golden for optimal lighting times.

How often is WhyNot Widgets updated?

The app was last updated on November 12, 2026, with version 1.14. This indicates a consistent update schedule to introduce new features and improvements.

What is the age rating for WhyNot Widgets?

WhyNot Widgets has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

Can I customize the appearance of the app launcher widget in WhyNot Widgets?

Yes, you can customize the appearance with Light and Dark modes that show real app icons, or quieter Mono and Ghost styles. You can also choose to fill the widget or anchor it to a corner.

What is the price of the premium widget packs in WhyNot Widgets?

Most premium widget packs like Quartz, Tally, Vinyl, and Golden are available for a one-time purchase of $5.99. Some larger packs like Console, WhyNot Pro, Halo, and Atlas are priced at $9.99.