Best Live Activities Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Live Activities is the household name in live activities, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Live Activities Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Live Activities - To Do WidgetLive Activities - To Do WidgetFree4.4★ (25)YesNoNov 2026
2Shelf - Create Live ActivitiesShelf - Create Live ActivitiesFree4.5★ (295)NoYesOct 2026
3Widgets for Dynamic Island •Widgets for Dynamic Island •Free4.3★ (298)YesYesNov 2026
4Tasks - Create Live ActivitiesTasks - Create Live ActivitiesFree4.4★ (54)NoYesOct 2026
5Live ShortcutLive ShortcutFree—YesYesOct 2026
6Web Live ActivitiesWeb Live ActivitiesFree—NoNoNov 2026
7Isle: Your IslandIsle: Your IslandFree—YesYesOct 2026
8Aivi: Live Activity & WidgetsAivi: Live Activity & WidgetsFree3.0★ (2)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Live Activities

Shelf - Create Live Activities#2

Shelf - Create Live Activities by Michael Tigas

Customize your Lock Screen
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.5(295 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Pin photos, text, or app shortcuts to your iPhone's Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Customize the appearance with themes, colors, and fonts. Access content with a tap or use Siri and App Shortcuts for automatic launching.

4.3😐(298 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Create custom Live Activities for your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Display glanceable information with customizable styles and themes, including health data, device status, and weather. Some features require a Pro subscription.

What We Love

  • 👍 Convenient live activities
  • 🚀 Responsive app
  • 💡 Customization features
  • 🔥 Dynamic island integration

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Limited free features
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🤔 Confusing UI/UX

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FAQ about Live Activities

What are the best live activities apps for iPhone?
Live Activities - To Do Widget tops our live activities apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 25 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top live activities apps we rank are free to download, including Live Activities - To Do Widget and Shelf - Create Live Activities.
Live Activities - To Do Widget shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ live activities apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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