Widget Cast: Video Widgets

Widget Cast: Video Widgets

Animate your home screen

6 ratings
3 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 19, 2026
  • August 12, 2026

Features

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Animate your home screen with custom video widgets. Apply retro effects like CRT and pixelation to short clips. Organize videos into playlists and display them on your iPhone and Apple Watch.

✓Video home screen widgets
✓Retro visual effects
✓Customizable playlists
✓Apple Watch support
✓Multiple widget sizes
✓Privacy-focused
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What's New in Widget Cast

2.5

August 12, 2026

- Now a million times faster opening videos, especially longer ones - Realtime timeline changes and scrubbing too - Improved playback somewhat in widget for new videos - Fixed some bugs so much it's frightening

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$1.99

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Playlists

You can now create playlists from your videos

Jun 3, 2026 — Jul 3, 2026

User reviews

I love the app

I spent months looking for an app that worked like this, the price is also very good for a lifetime subscription. 10/10

Kinda good

The widget plays really laggy, and if you have a rectangular video it forces you to crop it to a square, idk if maybe I’m missing a setting but if you’re looking to do a medium widget this app won’t work, it’s good for small and biggest widgets

Make it more useful

Can increase the length of the video?

Response from developer

The app is for shorter videos (up to 10 sec) because of limitations of widgets. Going much higher would cause distortions and possibly break playback. As things change I will try to add more options where possible, though.

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FAQ

What is Widget Cast?

Widget Cast allows you to turn your videos into animated home screen widgets with various retro visual effects. You can also display these widgets on your Apple Watch.

What kind of effects does Widget Cast offer?

Widget Cast includes effects such as CRT, Night Vision, Pixellate, and Color Tint, among others, to give your video widgets a unique retro look.

Can I organize my videos in Widget Cast?

Yes, you can collect your favorite videos into playlists within Widget Cast. These playlists can then be played back in the widget, with options to loop, shuffle, and transition effects.

Does Widget Cast support Apple Watch?

Yes, Widget Cast supports Apple Watch, allowing you to watch your video widgets directly on your wrist.

How much does Widget Cast cost?

Widget Cast is free to download and use. Additional features are available through a one-time unlock, rather than a subscription.

Is my data safe with Widget Cast?

Widget Cast prioritizes privacy, with all video processing and storage staying on your phone or watch. No data is shared externally.

What devices are compatible with Widget Cast?

Widget Cast is compatible with iPhones and Apple Watches.

How often is Widget Cast updated?

The app was last updated on June 3, 2026, indicating active development and support.