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Best Custom Widget Apps

226+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Out of 226+ custom widget apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Custom Widget

Widgetsmith#1

Widgetsmith by Cross Forward Consulting, LLC

Interactive Widgets
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.6😊(752K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#27in 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
Color Widgets#2

Color Widgets by Digital Charms, Inc.

Custom Widgets & Icon Changer
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(510K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Personalize your device's home and lock screens with custom widgets, icon packs, themes, and wallpapers. Choose from thousands of pre-designed options or create your own unique look.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Good customization options
  • 🎨 Aesthetic themes and widgets
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Variety of free options

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Many pro features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Widgets not always working correctly
  • 🔋 Battery percentage inaccurate
Photo Widget: Theme Wallpapers#3

Photo Widget: Theme Wallpapers by Photo Widget Inc.

Wallpapers & Icons & Themes
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.7😊(166K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#90in Graphics & Design
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Easily personalize your iPhone and iPad with custom wallpapers, widgets, and app icons. Create unique themes, design DIY wallpapers with AI assistance, and sync your entire Apple ecosystem.

What We Love

  • ⭐️ Excellent free app with no in-app purchases
  • 🤩 Highly customizable home screen and widgets
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🎨 Wide variety of free themes and designs

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Limited search functionality, only by color
  • 🔒 Account required to save custom settings
  • 🔁 Widgets sometimes display the same photo repeatedly

More Custom Widget apps to explore

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Custom Widgets - Photo & Text
Custom Widgets - Photo & Text
Custom Widgets - Photo & Text
Your Own Text & Photo Widget
Free

Design your home screen with personalized widgets. Add your own photos, text, or the current date. Customize colors, fonts, and even include an analog clock for a unique look.

Custom photo widgetsText widgets with font customizationDate display
🔧 Utilities
(319)
subscription
5
Themify - Widget & Icon Themes
Themify - Widget & Icon Themes
Themify - Widget & Icon Themes
Aesthetic Custom Home Screen
Free

Customize your phone's home and lock screens with a vast collection of icons, themes, wallpapers, and interactive widgets. Personalize your device with unique designs, track activities, and even add digital pets.

3-in-1 ThemesVast Widget CollectionTheme Maker
🎨 Graphics & Design
(336K)
subscription
6
Photo Widget - Themes
Photo Widget - Themes
Photo Widget - Themes
Home screen widgets & Icons
Free

Personalize your phone's home screen with custom widgets, icon packs, and wallpapers. Add frames, filters, text, and stickers to photos for unique widgets. Create dynamic lock screens and charging animations.

Customizable widgets (photo, calendar, time, text)Icon changer with hundreds of setsPhoto editing with filters, frames, stickers, text
🎨 Graphics & Design
(33K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Widget Custom HomeScreen
Widget Custom HomeScreen
Widget Custom HomeScreen
Lock Screen & StandBy Widgets
Free

Personalize your iPhone or iPad with custom themes, icons, and widgets. Transform your home screen with aesthetic wallpapers and unique styles. Integrates with the Health app for fitness tracking widgets.

Customizable widgets (small, medium, large)Icon packs for custom shortcutsThemed colors, fonts, and styles
📊 Productivity
(2.7K)
subscription
8
Brass - Icon Themes & Widgets
Brass - Icon Themes & Widgets
Brass - Icon Themes & Widgets
Aesthetic Custom Icon Themes
Free

Personalize your device's home screen with custom aesthetic icons, themes, and widgets. Discover endless design options to replace default looks and express your unique style. Easily download and apply new looks to make your device stand out.

Custom app iconsAesthetic themesHome screen widgets
🎨 Graphics & Design
(188K)
free with in-app purchases
9
iThemes - Easy Widgets & Icons
iThemes - Easy Widgets & Icons
iThemes - Easy Widgets & Icons
Custom Home & Lock Screen
Free

Personalize your device with a vast collection of customizable widgets and icons. Create unique home and lock screens with designer themes, popular wallpapers, and a powerful widget editor.

iOS18 Control Center WidgetsLock Screen WidgetsCustom Widget Editor
🎨 Graphics & Design
(4.3K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Widgy Widgets: Home/Lock/Watch
Widgy Widgets: Home/Lock/Watch
Widgy Widgets: Home/Lock/Watch
Edit Everything
Free

Design and customize your home, lock, and watch screens with any widget you can imagine. Easily add elements, select data sources, and apply effects to create personalized widgets. Share your creations with the community or explore thousands of designs for inspiration.

Custom widget creationLive preview editorExtensive data sources
🎨 Graphics & Design
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Photo Widget.
Photo Widget.
Photo Widget.
Photo Widgets on Home Screen
Free

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.

Create photo widgets easilyMultiple widget sizesAdd photos from camera roll
📷 Photo & Video
(31K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Mico - Widget & Live Wallpaper
Mico - Widget & Live Wallpaper
Mico - Widget & Live Wallpaper
Widgets,Live Wallpaper,Themes
Free

Personalize your device with animated artwork, 3D wallpapers, and unique themes. Create custom live wallpapers and widgets, including couple and battery widgets. Offers a wide range of templates and icons for a unique home screen experience.

Depth Effect WallpapersLiquid Glass ThemeDIY Live Wallpapers
🎨 Graphics & Design
(90K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Widget Box Interactive Widgets
Widget Box Interactive Widgets
Widget Box Interactive Widgets
Phone Organizer Game Top Fonts
Free

This app offers interactive Halloween-themed widgets, icons, themes, wallpapers, and fonts to customize your device. It features a unique StandBy mode widget for iOS 17, playable games directly on your home screen, and a dynamic search widget.

Interactive Halloween widgetsiOS 17 StandBy Mode widgetHome screen games (Tic Tac Toe, Memory)
🎨 Graphics & Design
(46K)
free with in-app purchases
14
LockWidget - LockScreen Themes
LockWidget - LockScreen Themes
LockWidget - LockScreen Themes
Lock Screen Wallpapers Widgets
Free

Personalize your device's lock screen with a wide variety of customizable widgets and HD wallpapers. Add dynamic elements like weather, photos, health trackers, and even interactive pixel pets. Create unique themes and launch apps directly from your lock screen.

Customizable lock screen widgetsWeather and health tracking widgetsInteractive pixel pet widgets
🎨 Graphics & Design
(27K)
subscription
15
WidgetClub:Widget, Theme, Icon
WidgetClub:Widget, Theme, Icon
WidgetClub:Widget, Theme, Icon
Wallpaper Maker & icon changer
Free

Personalize your phone with aesthetic themes, including custom widgets, app icons, and high-quality wallpapers. Create unique looks with a wide range of styles and popular character designs. Easily set up live wallpapers and organize your home screen with this intuitive customization tool.

Customizable widgetsApp icon maker4K wallpapers
🎨 Graphics & Design
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Custom Widgets by Clockology
Custom Widgets by Clockology
Custom Widgets by Clockology
Browse, Create and Share
Free

Design and share interactive, personalized watch faces for your Apple Watch. Utilize a powerful editor to create feature-rich faces with custom complications, or explore designs from a global community. Supports Always-On display and integrates with Apple Health.

Create custom watch facesInteractive complicationsAlways-On display support
🎨 Graphics & Design
(1.9K)
freemium
17
iScreen - Widgets & Wallpaper
iScreen - Widgets & Wallpaper
iScreen - Widgets & Wallpaper
Widgets & Themes & Launcher
Free

Personalize your phone's home screen with a vast array of widgets, themes, and wallpapers. Customize your lock screen, control center, and even add interactive elements for a unique and fun user experience.

Customizable widgets for home and lock screensiOS 26 inspired featuresDynamic Island customization
🎨 Graphics & Design
(144K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Lock Screen 26 - Top Widgets
Lock Screen 26 - Top Widgets
Lock Screen 26 - Top Widgets
Custom Widgets & Wallpapers
Free

Personalize your device's lock screen with custom text, emojis, app shortcuts, and contact links. Access your favorite websites and apps directly from your lock screen. Choose from a variety of icon packs and wallpapers to create a unique look.

Custom text and emojiWebsite and app shortcutsContact shortcuts
📊 Productivity
(7.7K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Top Widgets⁺ Icons & Themes
Top Widgets⁺ Icons & Themes
Top Widgets⁺ Icons & Themes
Customize Home & Lock Screen
Free

Enhance your device's home and lock screens with dynamic wallpapers, 3D depth effects, and customizable widgets. Express your style with unique themes and track your health and daily tasks.

Dynamic wallpapers3D depth effectsCustomizable widgets
🔧 Utilities
(1.1M)
free with in-app purchases
20
Handy - Live Widget Wallpaper
Handy - Live Widget Wallpaper
Handy - Live Widget Wallpaper
Aesthetic Theme & Icon Changer
Free

Transform your phone's look with aesthetic themes, icons, and live wallpapers. This platform connects users with independent artists, offering one-click installation and creative tools. Monetize your designs by selling them worldwide.

One-click icon installationManage themes in one placeCreate live wallpapers from videos
🎨 Graphics & Design
(23K)
free with in-app purchases

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