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Best Free Custom Widget Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5β˜…, the free custom widget category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Free Custom Widget Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1WidgetsmithWidgetsmithFree4.6β˜… (773K)YesYesOct 2026
2Color WidgetsColor WidgetsFree4.6β˜… (524K)YesYesOct 2026
3Widgy Widgets: Home/Lock/WatchWidgy Widgets: Home/Lock/WatchFree4.6β˜… (26K)NoYesOct 2026
4Photo Widget - ThemesPhoto Widget - ThemesFree4.5β˜… (33K)NoYesOct 2026
5iThemes - Easy Widgets & IconsiThemes - Easy Widgets & IconsFree4.8β˜… (5.7K)YesYesOct 2026
6Lock + Home Widgets widgetopiaLock + Home Widgets widgetopiaFree4.5β˜… (8.6K)NoYesOct 2026
7Themes: Color Widgets, IconsThemes: Color Widgets, IconsFree4.2β˜… (28K)YesYesOct 2026
8AI Vibe Widget: Custom WidgetsAI Vibe Widget: Custom WidgetsFreeβ€”YesYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Free Custom Widget

Widgetsmith#1

Widgetsmith by Cross Forward Consulting, LLC

Widgets + Themes + Wallpapers
Editor's Choice
πŸ“Š Productivity
4.6😊(773K 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

  • 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😊(524K 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
Widgy Widgets: Home/Lock/Watch#3

Widgy Widgets: Home/Lock/Watch by Woodsign

Custom Clocks, Photos & Themes
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.6😊(26K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#42in 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

  • πŸ‘ Highly customizable widgets
  • πŸš€ Extensive customization options
  • πŸ’‘ Ability to create custom widgets
  • πŸ‘ Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • πŸ‘ Great community and developer support
  • πŸ‘ Transparent background feature
  • πŸ‘ Variety of pre-made widgets to choose from

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”’ Paid upgrade required for more than one widget slot
  • πŸ› Widgets not updating in real-time
  • πŸ› Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • πŸ› Widgets disappearing randomly
  • πŸ› Inaccurate weather and time information
  • πŸ› Difficulty in searching and finding widgets

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FAQ about Free Custom Widget

What are the best free custom widget apps for iPhone?
Widgetsmith tops our free custom widget apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 773K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Widgetsmith shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ free custom widget apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.