Best Animated Photo Widget Apps

236+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good animated photo widget apps. We benchmark 236+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Animated Photo Widget Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Photo Widget.Photo Widget.Free4.6★ (32K)YesYesNov 2026
2Photo WidgetPhoto Widget$0.993.9★ (302)NoNoNov 2026
3Photo Widget — The Best OnePhoto Widget — The Best One$6.004.6★ (697)NoNoNov 2026
4Photo Widget SimplePhoto Widget SimpleFree4.3★ (204)YesYesNov 2026
5Photo Widget․Photo Widget․Free4.7★ (604)NoYesOct 2026
6Photo Widget - ThemesPhoto Widget - ThemesFree4.5★ (33K)NoYesNov 2026
7Photo Widget: Picture WidgetsPhoto Widget: Picture WidgetsFree3.9★ (722)YesYesNov 2026
8Photo Widget - Simple WidgetsPhoto Widget - Simple WidgetsFree4.5★ (189)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Animated Photo Widget

Photo Widget.#1

Photo Widget. by Impala Studios

Photo Widgets on Home Screen
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.6😊(32K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Personalize your iPhone and iPad Home Screens with your favorite memories. Easily create photo widgets in a few simple steps, choosing from multiple sizes and refreshing photos at your own pace. Share albums with loved ones to keep everyone connected through cherished moments.

What We Love

  • 💯 Customizable photo widgets
  • 🎨 Ability to choose own photos
  • 🆓 Free app with no paid version required
  • 🤩 Simple and easy to use
  • ⭐️ Great for displaying memories

Room to Improve

  • 🕰 Slow photo refresh rate
  • 🖼 Blurry/low-quality photo display
  • 📆 Unnecessary date display on photos
  • 🙈 Intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
Photo Widget#2

Photo Widget by Francis Bonnin

On Home Screen & Today View
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
3.9😐(302 ratings)
$0.99
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Display your favorite photos directly on your device's home screen and today view. Customize widgets with up to six images, view them in full screen, and organize them into lists for quick access. Supports dark mode and allows unlimited widget creation.

What We Love

  • ✨ Quick and easy content display on home screen
  • 🎨 Customizable photo widgets with grid options
  • 🔧 Works well with iOS 14 and widget integration
  • ⚡ Fast developer support and bug fixes
  • 📱 Allows multiple widgets with different images
  • 🎯 Useful for creating personalized phone aesthetics

Room to Improve

  • 😕 Confusing user interface with steep learning curve
  • 🐛 Widget doesn't appear in widget menu for many users
  • 🖼️ Poor image quality and blurry photo display
  • ⚫ Black screen and display glitches reported
  • 🔄 Photos disappear or fail to load after few days
  • ❌ Limited functionality compared to free alternatives
  • 💰 Not worth the $0.99 price point
  • 📋 Lacks clear documentation and tutorials
  • 🖼️ Watermark placement aesthetically unpleasing
  • 🔀 Multiple widgets display same image instead of different ones
Photo Widget — The Best One#3

Photo Widget — The Best One by Sindre Sorhus

Photo home screen widgets
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.6😊(697 ratings)
$6.00
#55in Lifestyle
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Display your favorite photos directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. Choose single photos or create slideshows that change at set intervals. Works seamlessly with StandBy mode.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive
  • 👍 Great way to personalize iPhone homescreen
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Beautiful widget design
  • 👍 No ads or subscriptions
  • 👍 Allows selecting photos from albums
  • 👍 Lets you control photo rotation
  • 👍 Useful for displaying vaccine/ID cards

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Photos don't always change as expected
  • 🐛 Issues with photo transfer between devices
  • 🐛 Widget doesn't always display properly
  • 🐛 Limited to 100 photos per widget
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior with album selection

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FAQ about Animated Photo Widget

What are the best animated photo widget apps for iPhone?
Photo Widget. tops our animated photo widget apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 32K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top animated photo widget apps we rank are free to download, including Photo Widget. and Photo Widget Simple.
Photo Widget. shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 236+ animated photo widget apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.