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Best Custom Widget Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 248+ 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.

Compare top Custom Widget Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1WidgetsmithWidgetsmithFree4.6β˜… (777K)YesYesOct 2026
2Color WidgetsColor WidgetsFree4.6β˜… (527K)YesYesOct 2026
3Photo Widget: Theme WallpapersPhoto Widget: Theme WallpapersFree4.6β˜… (169K)YesYesOct 2026
4Custom Widgets - Photo & TextCustom Widgets - Photo & TextFree4.5β˜… (324)NoYesOct 2026
5Custom Widgets: Photo WidgetCustom Widgets: Photo WidgetFree4.8β˜… (10)NoYesSep 2026
6Widget Custom HomeScreenWidget Custom HomeScreenFree4.1β˜… (2.8K)YesYesOct 2026
7WidgetArt:Custom WidgetWidgetArt:Custom WidgetFree4.8β˜… (50)NoYesOct 2026
8Widget Caddy: Custom WidgetsWidget Caddy: Custom WidgetsFreeβ€”NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Custom Widget

Widgetsmith#1

Widgetsmith by Cross Forward Consulting, LLC

Widgets + Themes + Wallpapers
Editor's Choice
πŸ“Š Productivity
4.6😊(777K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#38in 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

  • πŸ‘ Customizable widgets
  • πŸ’‘ Allows for aesthetic home screen design
  • 🀩 Great for organizing and personalizing
  • πŸ₯° Helpful for improving phone appearance

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Widgets turning grey or not working
  • πŸ€” Inability to remove 'Widgetsmith' label
  • 🀨 Limited customization options for free users
  • πŸ˜• Inconsistent widget behavior
Color Widgets#2

Color Widgets by Digital Charms, Inc.

Custom Themes, Icons, Quotes…
Strong Contender
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.6😊(527K 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

  • πŸš€ Good customization options
  • 🎨 Aesthetic themes and widgets
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • 🎨 Variety of free options
  • 🎨 Ability to use own photos

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Many pro features locked behind paywall
  • πŸ› Widgets not always working correctly
  • πŸ”‹ Battery percentage inaccurate
  • πŸ€” Complicated icon installation process
  • πŸ€” Difficulty adding multiple widgets
Photo Widget: Theme Wallpapers#3

Photo Widget: Theme Wallpapers by Photo Widget Inc.

Lock Screen, Icons & Aesthetic
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.6😊(169K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🎨 Wide variety of free themes and designs
  • πŸ“· Ability to use own photos for widgets

Room to Improve

  • πŸ” Limited search functionality, only by color
  • πŸ”’ Account required to save custom settings
  • πŸ” Widgets sometimes display the same photo repeatedly
  • 🀯 Confusing process to hide original app icons

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FAQ about Custom Widget

What are the best custom widget apps for iPhone?
Widgetsmith tops our custom widget apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 777K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top custom widget apps we rank are free to download, including Widgetsmith and Color Widgets.
Widgetsmith shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ custom widget apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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