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Best Free Widget Maker Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

The best free widget maker apps on iPhone average 4.4★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated July 2026.

Compare top Free Widget Maker Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1WidgetsmithWidgetsmithFree4.6★ (764K)YesYesAug 2026
2Color WidgetsColor WidgetsFree4.6★ (520K)YesYesAug 2026
3Widget Maker - Create WidgetWidget Maker - Create WidgetFree4.3★ (167)YesNoAug 2026
4Widget Maker - Create WidgetsWidget Maker - Create WidgetsFree4.3★ (32)YesNoJul 2026
5Widget Maker: DIY Icon ThemesWidget Maker: DIY Icon ThemesFree—NoYesJul 2026
6Widgets MakerWidgets MakerFree4.3★ (203)YesYesJul 2026
7Widgety - Custom Widget MakerWidgety - Custom Widget MakerFree—NoYesAug 2026
8Mico - Widget & Live WallpaperMico - Widget & Live WallpaperFree4.7★ (95K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Widget Maker

Widgetsmith#1

Widgetsmith by Cross Forward Consulting, LLC

Widgets + Themes + Wallpapers
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.6😊(764K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#32in Productivity
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Widgetsmith screenshot 5

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, Themes & Icons
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(520K 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

More Free Widget Maker apps to explore

4
Widget Maker - Create Widgets
Widget Maker - Create Widgets
Widget Maker - Create Widgets
Customize home screen widgets!
Free

Design and personalize your iOS home screen with custom widgets. Add unique fonts, images, backgrounds, and even quotes to create a look that reflects your style. Easily craft stunning widgets to share or simply brighten your day.

Customizable widgetsPersonalized fontsImage and background options
🎨 Graphics & Design
(32)
ad-supported
5
Widget Maker: DIY Icon Themes
Widget Maker: DIY Icon Themes
Widget Maker: DIY Icon Themes
Aesthetic Home Screen Setup
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
6
Widgets Maker
Widgets Maker
Widgets Maker
Color Widgets · Photo Widget
Free

Create personalized widgets for your iOS home screen with custom styles, fonts, themes, and background images. Easily set up exclusive widgets in just three steps. Unlock unlimited access to all Pro functions with a subscription.

Dozens of custom widget stylesCreate personalized widgetsModify fonts, theme colors, and backgrounds
🔧 Utilities
(203)
free with in-app purchases
7
Widgety - Custom Widget Maker
Widgety - Custom Widget Maker
Widgety - Custom Widget Maker
Aesthetic Home & Lock Screen
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
8
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
(95K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Quike Widget
Quike Widget
Quike Widget
A lot of small widgets
Free

This app offers a wide variety of customizable desktop widgets. Personalize your device with options for calendar, countdowns, photos, clocks, and more. Tailor the appearance with different modes and background settings.

Multiple widget typesFree editing and customizationBlack and white mode
🔧 Utilities
(6K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Widget Maker - Extra Widgets
Widget Maker - Extra Widgets
Widget Maker - Extra Widgets
Personalize your phone!
Free

Personalize your phone's home screen with a variety of customizable widgets. Add quick access to contacts, display photos, track steps, or get daily inspiration. Make your device unique with custom backgrounds, colors, and fonts.

Photo slideshow widgetQuick contact widgetStep counter widget
🌟 Lifestyle
(13)
free
11
Custom Widgets Kit for iPhone
Custom Widgets Kit for iPhone
Custom Widgets Kit for iPhone
Cute Home & Lock Screen Themes
Free

Easily add aesthetic and functional widgets to your iPhone's home and lock screens. Design your own widgets or choose from a vast library of pre-made options, including photo, countdown, and weather widgets. Enhance your device's look with matching icon packs and wallpapers.

Customizable home and lock screen widgetsWidget editor for personalized designsPhoto, countdown, date, battery, weather widgets
🔧 Utilities
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Moments – Custom Widget Maker
Moments – Custom Widget Maker
Moments – Custom Widget Maker
Create aesthetic iOS widgets
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
13
WIDGET.
WIDGET.
WIDGET.
YOUR STORY TROUGH WIDGETS.
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
14
Custom Widget Maker !
Custom Widget Maker !
Custom Widget Maker !
DIY Your Widget
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
15
The Widget: Creative Maker
The Widget: Creative Maker
The Widget: Creative Maker
Custom your clock widget!
Free

Design unique home screen clock widgets with a playful and customizable interface. Inspired by music synthesizers, this app offers endless possibilities for personalization on iOS devices. More components are planned for future updates.

Customizable clock widgetsMultiple visual stylesSynthesizer-inspired design
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
16
Create Widgets for Home Screen
Create Widgets for Home Screen
Create Widgets for Home Screen
Interactive clock, photo, date
Free

Customize your device's home screen with interactive widgets. Choose from a variety of free and premium designs, or create your own unique widgets to express your style. Easily add and manage widgets directly from your home screen.

Interactive home screen widgetsFree and premium widget designsWidget creation toolset
🔧 Utilities
(143)
free with in-app purchases
17
List Widget Maker: ListWidget
List Widget Maker: ListWidget
List Widget Maker: ListWidget
List Maker for iOS14
Free

Personalize your iPhone's home screen with custom text widgets. Easily add lists of notes, reminders, or any text you want to display directly on your main screen.

Customizable text widgetsEasy home screen integrationSupports all widget sizes
🔧 Utilities
(10)
free
18
Widget Time
Widget Time
Widget Time
by Emre Celik
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Widget - Add to Home Screen
Widget - Add to Home Screen
Widget - Add to Home Screen
Make Your Own Widgets
Free

Create personalized widgets for your device's home screen. Easily design and add custom widgets to enhance your device's functionality and appearance. Future widget additions will be provided at no extra cost.

Create custom widgetsAdd widgets to home screenPersonalize device appearance
📊 Productivity
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Getwid: Widget Design Studio
Getwid: Widget Design Studio
Getwid: Widget Design Studio
Create Widgets Without Limits
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Free Widget Maker

What are the best free widget maker apps for iPhone?
Widgetsmith tops our free widget maker apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 764K 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 July 2026.
We track 250+ free widget maker apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Widgetsmith allows you to create highly personalized widgets for your iOS device's home and lock screens. You can design widgets to display photos, countdowns to events, weather information, launch apps, and much more, all tailored to your preferences.
Key features include a wide range of customizable widget types such as photos, photo galleries, clocks, activity tracking, countdown timers, weather forecasts, and time zone trackers. It also offers a wallpaper library and tools to theme your widgets.