Shwidget vs Widgnest

Do you have a KPI or important value in Google Sheets that updates automatically, and you want to monitor it without constantly opening the Sheets app? Meet Shwidget, your solution! Shwidget is an iOS app that lets you display any Google Sheets cell value directly in a widget on your device. It automatically updates via iOS’s widget system, meaning you can keep tabs on your important data right from your Home or Lock Screen, without the need to check the Sheets app manually. Key Features: * Automatic updates using iOS’s widget update system. * Home Screen widgets in various sizes, as well as Lock Screen widgets. * Privacy-friendly: No account required, and your data never leaves your device. SETTING IT UP Getting started is easy! All you need is the Sheet ID and the Cell IDs of the data you want to display. Optionally, you can add titles for each value, which will appear in the widget for clarity. 1. Find the Sheet ID: This is the long string of characters in your Google Sheets URL (without the dashes). 2. Set Sharing Permissions: Make sure the sheet is set to “Anyone with the link” and read-only to allow Shwidget to fetch the data securely. Once you’ve set these up in the app, Shwidget takes care of the rest. The widget will automatically update at regular intervals thanks to iOS’s background system. PRO TIPS * How to Find the Sheet ID: Open your Google Sheet, and the ID is the long string of random characters in the URL between the slashes. For example:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CMvaCWBAsrAftZjT5nXlntTUsnmkkZDlxMkXhAd_sBs/
In this case, the Sheet ID is: 1CMvaCWBAsrAftZjT5nXlntTUsnmkkZDlxMkXhAd_sBs.
 Paste only this ID into the Shwidget app. (Tip: Double-check you’re not copying the entire URL!) * Sharing Permissions: Ensure your sheet’s general access is set to “Anyone with the link” and role set to “Viewer” to allow Shwidget access without making unnecessary changes to your security settings. * If your widget says "ERROR empty cell?" Then the cell is empty OR sharing is not properly done OR typo in the cell field. Trust me, its one of these. * Data Privacy: If you’re concerned about sharing sensitive data, consider creating a “proxy” spreadsheet and use Google Sheets’ IMPORTRANGE function to pull only the necessary data into a separate sheet that’s shared with Shwidget. EXAMPLE SETUP Test Shwidget with the example sheet below:
Sheet ID: 1CMvaCWBAsrAftZjT5nXlntTUsnmkkZDlxMkXhAd_sBs
 Try cell IDs like D1, D2, D3 or E1-E7, and open the sheet to see the expected values. FREE vs PRO The free version of Shwidget lets you add one row or data field per widget. To unlock more rows, upgrade to the KPI Lover subscription for expanded functionality. The free version also includes a logo on the home screen widget and a subject text on the lock screen widget, which you can remove by subscribing. No hidden fees, no gimmicks — just more features and a cleaner experience! Cheers, Mikko 
P.S. Your feedback is always welcome! Drop me a line at mikko_a_appsipaja.fi. Terms of use, standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Widgnest turns your Home Screen into something that's actually yours. Pick from more than 50 widgets — clocks, calendars, weather, countdowns, notes, checklists, habit trackers, finance tickers and more — then style them the way you like. Five themes, custom accent colours, and a library of wallpapers designed to match. Everything runs on your device. No account, no sign-up, no ads, no tracking. WIDGETS FOR EVERY PART OF YOUR DAY Time & Date • Digital and analog clocks • Date and calendar • Year progress and ISO week number • World clock across time zones • Multi-countdown and days until the weekend Weather & Nature • Current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecast • Sunrise, sunset and golden hour • UV index and air quality • What to Wear, based on the hour you're actually in • Weekend Planner — Saturday and Sunday, and the best dry hours to head out • Moon phase Productivity • Next meeting and the day's agenda from your calendar • Notes and checklists • Pomodoro timer Habits & Health • Habit grid and streak counters • Water intake • Weight tracker with a trend graph • Fasting timer • Mood tracker and days since Personal & Aesthetic • Countdowns and anniversaries • Photo frame • Quote of the day and horoscope Finance • Currency exchange rates and cryptocurrency prices • Budget ring, subscriptions and bills due • Payday countdown and salary per second Smart Utility, Social, Fun and Mindfulness • Wi-Fi QR code, unit converter, bubble level, tip & split • Birthday list from your contacts, together since, long-distance clock • Magic 8-Ball, random picker, joke of the day • Life in weeks, life progress and daily affirmations MAKE IT LOOK RIGHT • Five themes: Glass, Minimal, Material, Dark Luxe and Neon • Custom accent colours • Adjustable panel transparency WALLPAPERS BUILT FOR WIDGETS More than 80 wallpapers, ready to save to Photos. Every one is measured rather than just labelled: filter for OLED wallpapers that hold true blacks, or widget-safe ones that stay calm exactly where your widgets sit, so your text keeps its contrast. Each wallpaper tells you which theme it looks best with. Browse by collection and keep the ones you love in Favourites. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your notes, lists, counters and settings never leave your iPhone. Widgnest has no user account and collects no analytics. Weather and finance widgets ask public services for data using nothing but coordinates or a currency symbol — never your identity. WIDGNEST PRO A single one-time purchase unlocks every premium widget, all four premium themes and custom accent colours. No subscription, and every future widget and theme is included. Questions or ideas? Write to info@designer2.org