# Widgetshare — Share widgets with friends > Share photos and stay connected via interactive home screen widgets. (iPhone/iPad app by Mikhail Szugalew.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetshare/id1568791056 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Mikhail Szugalew](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568791058) - Category: Social Networking - Price: Free - Rating: 4.60/5 from 798 App Store ratings · 76 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 118 MB - Languages: American English, Bangla, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Polish, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more - Released: 2021-05-25 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetshare/id1568791056/reviews.md ## What is Widgetshare? Share a home screen widget with your friends! When someone send you a picture, it shows up on your home screen -- just like magic! For Friends and Loved Ones • Keep your friends and loved ones close, even when you're apart. • View their photos directly on your home screen. • Share new photos throughout the day to see what they’re up to. Connect and Chat • Talk to friends. • React to photos. • Add text and stickers to your pictures. Customize Your Home Screen Widgets • Select which friends appear in each widget. Express Your Creativity • Use our built-in drawing tools to create personalized drawings to share with your friends and loved ones. Cherish Your Memories • Save your favorite pictures. • Browse through old photos using the history page. How to add a home screen widget: 1. Long press on your home screen 2. Tap “Edit” 3. Tap “Add Widget” 4. Add the Widgetshare widget After adding a widget, pictures from your friends will appear on your home screen! ## Key features - Share photos to home screen widgets - View friends' photos instantly - React to photos - Add text and stickers to pictures - Built-in drawing tools - Save and browse old photos ## What do users think of Widgetshare? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Fast and efficient - 🤝 Good for couples/friends - 🎨 Useful drawing tools **Cons** - 🐛 Compatibility issues after updates - 📵 Widget not updating automatically - 🚫 Unable to customize widget **Commonly reported bugs** - Widget not showing images/notes - Login/sign-up issues - Compatibility problems with iOS 17 **Most requested features** - Add video and voice note support - Improve widget customization options - Automatic widget updates ## Recent user reviews (10 of 76) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetshare/id1568791056/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Widget cannot be customized *2024-11-20* It’s not possible to create widgets that shows only images sent by a specific person. The feature is there but it doesn’t work. Very frustrating because this is what I downloaded the app for :/ ### 1/5 — Shared pic doesnt appear on wallpaper *2024-07-03* My friends are sharing me pictures but its not appearing on my widget wallpaper. I tried logging off then logging in also tried making different accounts still it didnt work out. Even i complained about it twice but only thing i got is no response ### 2/5 — "Unknown Error" *2024-02-24, version 4.14.0* Yes, you can send the widgets but for me it won't shoe anytning. Fix this. ### 5/5 — add video widgets and voice notes *2024-02-23, version 4.14.0* i recommend 100%. ### 1/5 — won’t even let me get an account *2024-02-15* I have clicked the google account button and did it 12 times I can’t even sign up - 😭😭 ### 1/5 — HORRIVEL *2023-12-19* Um lixo, não funciona de jeito nenhum!!!! Péssimo ### 1/5 — não funciona mais *2023-12-07* as fotos não aparecem mais na tela de início, já fiz de tudo e nada ### 1/5 — Stopped working with osx 17 *2023-10-08* Pictures no longer appear ### 1/5 — iOS 17 *2023-10-01* Ya no sirveeeee ### 1/5 — No aparece la imagen en la pantalla *2023-09-25* Al actualizarse a IOS 17 , ya no parece en mi Papantla de inico las notas que compartía con mi pareja , arreglen eso ## Frequently asked questions about Widgetshare ### What does Widgetshare do? Widgetshare allows you to share photos with your friends and loved ones directly to your home screen via interactive widgets. When someone sends you a picture, it appears on your home screen, keeping you connected with what they're up to. ### How can I add a widget to my home screen? To add a widget, long-press on your home screen, tap 'Edit,' then 'Add Widget,' and select the Widgetshare widget. Once added, pictures from your friends will automatically appear on your home screen. ### Is Widgetshare free to use? Yes, Widgetshare is a free application. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its core features for sharing photos and connecting with friends. ### What kind of content can I share? You can share photos, and also add text, stickers, and personalized drawings to your pictures before sharing them. This allows for creative and expressive communication with your contacts. ### Can I see old photos shared with me? Yes, the app includes a history page where you can browse through old photos that have been shared. You can also save your favorite pictures directly from the app. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.27.4+121 — 2025-03-20 Bug fixes ### 4.27.2+120 — 2025-02-26 Bug fixes ### 4.26.2+118 — 2025-02-05 Bug fixes ### 4.25.1+116 — 2025-01-31 Bug fixes ### 4.24.1+115 — 2025-01-22 4.24.1 Bug fixes ## Apps similar to Widgetshare | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [MeMi Message](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memi-message/id1530440904) | 2.5 (453) | Free | Social Networking | | [bubble for JYPnation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-for-jypnation/id1538372244) | 4.1 (1,819) | Free | Social Networking | | [SnapWidget: Photo and Drawing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapwidget-photo-and-drawing/id1612007593) | 4.6 (1,647) | Free | Social Networking | | [JustUs - 1 Picture Every Day](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justus-1-picture-every-day/id1616585351) | 4.6 (101) | Free | Social Networking | | [SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sush-virtual-pet-grow-and-evolve/id1622502023) | 4.8 (42,379) | Free | Social Networking | | [Comet: Live Friends Widget](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comet-live-friends-widget/id1604401573) | 4.4 (1,063) | Free | Social Networking | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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