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Best Animated Photo Widget Apps

239+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good animated photo widget apps. We benchmark 239+ 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 (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Photo Widget.Photo Widget.Free4.6★ (31K)YesYesSep 2026
2Photo Widget — The Best OnePhoto Widget — The Best One$6.004.6★ (685)NoNoSep 2026
3Photo WidgetPhoto Widget$0.993.9★ (298)NoNoAug 2026
4Photo Widget : Simple AlbumPhoto Widget : Simple AlbumFree4.5★ (160)NoYesAug 2026
5Photo Widget․Photo Widget․Free4.7★ (598)NoYesSep 2026
6Photo Widget SimplePhoto Widget SimpleFree4.3★ (149)YesYesSep 2026
7Photo Widget: Picture WidgetsPhoto Widget: Picture WidgetsFree3.9★ (720)YesYesSep 2026
8Photo Widget - Simple WidgetsPhoto Widget - Simple WidgetsFree4.5★ (188)NoYesSep 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😊(31K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Display your cherished photos directly on your iPhone and iPad Home Screen. Easily create personalized widgets from your camera roll to keep meaningful moments, like family and travel memories, always in view. Enjoy a clutter-free and personal Home Screen experience.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🕰 Slow photo refresh rate
  • 🖼 Blurry/low-quality photo display
  • 📆 Unnecessary date display on photos
Photo Widget — The Best One#2

Photo Widget — The Best One by Sindre Sorhus

Photo home screen widgets
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.6😊(685 ratings)
$6.00
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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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Photos don't always change as expected
  • 🐛 Issues with photo transfer between devices
  • 🐛 Widget doesn't always display properly
Photo Widget#3

Photo Widget by Francis Bonnin

On Home Screen & Today View
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
3.9😐(298 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

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

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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 August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 31K 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 Album.
Photo Widget. shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 239+ animated photo widget apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Photo Widget allows you to display your favorite photos directly on your iPhone and iPad Home Screen. It helps you turn meaningful moments from your camera roll into widgets, keeping them visible throughout your day without complex customization.
Creating a photo widget is designed to be simple, requiring just 3 easy steps. You can select photos directly from your camera roll and choose from multiple widget sizes to best fit your Home Screen layout.