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Best Custom Photo Widget Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good custom photo widget apps. We benchmark 245+ 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 Custom Photo Widget Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Photo Widget.Photo Widget.Free4.6★ (31K)YesYesSep 2026
2WidgetsmithWidgetsmithFree4.6★ (769K)YesYesSep 2026
3Photo Widget : Simple AlbumPhoto Widget : Simple AlbumFree4.5★ (160)NoYesSep 2026
4Photo Widget SimplePhoto Widget SimpleFree4.3★ (149)YesYesSep 2026
5Photo Widget: Theme WallpapersPhoto Widget: Theme WallpapersFree4.6★ (167K)YesYesSep 2026
6Photo Widget Color PicturePhoto Widget Color PictureFree4.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026
7Widget for Photo Vault WidgetsWidget for Photo Vault WidgetsFree—NoYesMay 2026
8Color WidgetsColor WidgetsFree4.6★ (521K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Custom 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
  • ⭐️ 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
Widgetsmith#2

Widgetsmith by Cross Forward Consulting, LLC

Widgets + Themes + Wallpapers
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.6😊(769K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#42in Productivity
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Personalize your device with highly customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. Showcase photos, track events, display weather, and launch apps directly from your widgets. Includes a wallpaper library and tools for theming.

What We Love

  • 👍 Customizable widgets
  • 💡 Allows for aesthetic home screen design
  • 🤩 Great for organizing and personalizing
  • 🥰 Helpful for improving phone appearance

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Widgets turning grey or not working
  • 🤔 Inability to remove 'Widgetsmith' label
  • 🤨 Limited customization options for free users
  • 😕 Inconsistent widget behavior
Photo Widget : Simple Album#3

Photo Widget : Simple Album by Amit Verma

HomeScreen Lock Screen Standby
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.5(160 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Enhance your device's home screen with customizable photo widgets. Display your favorite memories and create an aesthetic look with dynamic island and live activity support. Personalize your space with unlimited photos and various widget sizes.

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FAQ about Custom Photo Widget

What are the best custom photo widget apps for iPhone?
Photo Widget. tops our custom photo widget apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 31K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top custom photo widget apps we rank are free to download, including Photo Widget. and Widgetsmith.
Photo Widget. shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 245+ custom photo widget apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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.