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Best Custom Widget Creator Apps

229+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good custom widget creator apps. We benchmark 229+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Custom Widget Creator

Widgetsmith#1

Widgetsmith by Cross Forward Consulting, LLC

Interactive Widgets
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.6😊(752K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#33in 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
Custom Widget Creator#2

Custom Widget Creator by GENOVA Softworks

Make Customized Widgets
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.0(3 ratings)
Free
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Design personalized widgets for your device's home screen. Add elements like the time, date, custom text, images, and RSS feeds. Choose from a library of pre-built widgets or customize every aspect of your own.

Widgy Widgets: Home/Lock/Watch#3

Widgy Widgets: Home/Lock/Watch by Woodsign

Edit Everything
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.7😊(26K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#59in Graphics & Design
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Highly customizable widgets
  • 🚀 Extensive customization options
  • 💡 Ability to create custom widgets
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Paid upgrade required for more than one widget slot
  • 🐛 Widgets not updating in real-time
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

More Custom Widget Creator apps to explore

4
Color Widgets
Color Widgets
Color Widgets
Custom Widgets & Icon Changer
Free

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.

Unlimited widget customizationThousands of predesigned widgetsCustom icon packs
🔧 Utilities
(510K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia
Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia
Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia
Aesthetic Lock + Home Screen
Free

Personalize your home and lock screens with thousands of pre-made widgets or create your own unique designs. Customize with icons, wallpapers, and various data displays like weather, calendar, and health.

Thousands of pre-built widgetsPowerful widget design toolsCustomizable icons and wallpapers
📊 Productivity
(7.8K)
freemium
6
MD Widgets: Live Wallpaper
MD Widgets: Live Wallpaper
MD Widgets: Live Wallpaper
Personalize your Home Screen
Free

Personalize your device's home screen with a wide array of customizable widgets. Create a unique and immersive experience that matches your wallpaper and style. Offers a dashboard for system info, weather, and calendar, with ongoing updates planned.

Countdown WidgetTransparent WidgetText Widget
🎨 Graphics & Design
(6.1K)
subscription
7
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
8
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
(338K)
subscription
9
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
10
Widgify:Widget&Wallpapers
Widgify:Widget&Wallpapers
Widgify:Widget&Wallpapers
Live Wallpaper,Color Widgets
Free

Personalize your phone with a vast collection of live wallpapers and customizable widgets. Create unique home screens with decorative, audio, and interactive options. Collaborate with friends on shared widgets and enjoy virtual pet features.

Live wallpapersCustomizable widgetsStandBy widgets
🎨 Graphics & Design
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
12
ThemeMate DIY Themes & Widgets
ThemeMate DIY Themes & Widgets
ThemeMate DIY Themes & Widgets
Aesthetic Icon Maker & Widget
Free

Create personalized DIY wallpaper themes, custom icons, and interactive widgets for your iPhone and iPad. This app offers a design studio with tools to craft unique looks, plus curated collections and fun virtual pets.

DIY Wallpaper ThemesIcon Maker & ChangerCustom Theme Creator
🎨 Graphics & Design
(8.4K)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
Widget | Countdown to birthday
Widget | Countdown to birthday
Widget | Countdown to birthday
App icon changer & widgets
Free

Enhance your phone's home screen with a wide array of customizable widgets and app icon themes. Choose from pre-designed categories like clocks, weather, and countdowns, or create your own unique look with custom backgrounds and colors.

Customizable widgetsApp icon changerThemed home screens
🎨 Graphics & Design
(4.3K)
free with in-app purchases
15
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
16
Icon, Widgets & Themes
Icon, Widgets & Themes
Icon, Widgets & Themes
Aesthetic, Custom Home Screen
Free

Personalize your phone's home screen with a vast collection of custom icons, wallpapers, and widgets. Transform your device's aesthetic with pre-designed themes or create your own unique look.

Custom app iconsHand-made iconsWallpapers
🎨 Graphics & Design
(11K)
subscription
17
Like Widget
Like Widget
Like Widget
DIY wiget, custom your phone
Free

Customize your phone's desktop with a variety of DIY widgets, including weather, calendar, and custom app groups. Personalize your look with unique icons and wallpapers, and enhance privacy by disguising sensitive apps.

DIY widgetsWeather widgetCalendar widget
📊 Productivity
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Widget skins 17
Widget skins 17
Widget skins 17
Lock Screen & StandBy Widget
Free

Personalize your iPhone's Lock Screen and StandBy mode with unique widget designs. Choose from a variety of stylish options to make your device stand out and impress your friends with a custom look.

Lock Screen widget customizationStandBy mode widget customizationStylish widget designs
🎬 Entertainment
(66)
free with in-app purchases
19
Aesthetic Kit: Live Wallpapers
Aesthetic Kit: Live Wallpapers
Aesthetic Kit: Live Wallpapers
icons, wallpapers, shortcuts
Free

Personalize your device with a vast collection of icons, themes, wallpapers, and widgets. Utilize AI to generate unique designs and create custom app icons and lock screens to reflect your personal style.

AI-generated wallpapersCustomizable app widgetsThousands of themes
🎨 Graphics & Design
(127K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Best Widgets 18 - Icon Changer
Best Widgets 18 - Icon Changer
Best Widgets 18 - Icon Changer
Fonts, Wallpapers, Themes App
Free

Customize your phone's look with a vast collection of widgets, themes, wallpapers, icons, and fonts. Personalize your lock screen and home screen with dynamic content, including GIFs and AI-generated art. Enhance your device with stylish keyboards and useful health tracking widgets.

Lock screen customizationGIF widgetsAI art wallpapers
🎨 Graphics & Design
(39K)
free with in-app purchases