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Best Message Widget Apps

231+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good message widget apps. We benchmark 231+ 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 Message Widget

Widgetsmith#1

Widgetsmith by Cross Forward Consulting, LLC

Interactive Widgets
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.6😊(752K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#29in 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
Locket Widget#2

Locket Widget by Locket Labs, Inc.

Live pics from best friends
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.8😊(526K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#17in Social Networking
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Share live photos with your closest friends directly on your Home Screen. See real-time updates from your best friends every time you unlock your phone. React to their photos and build a shared history of memories.

What We Love

  • 💗 Fun and unique app
  • 🤝 Great way to stay connected with friends
  • 🏠 Convenient home screen widget
  • 🔒 Safe and private social interaction

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔍 Limited friend/widget options
  • 🔍 Can't select who to send photos to
Widget for Messages#3

Widget for Messages by Jerrod Banks

Your messages in a widget.
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app displays your recent messages directly on your home screen widget. Tap a message to open the conversation in the Messages app. It supports various widget sizes and notification options.

More Message Widget apps to explore

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locksmith widget - by sendit
locksmith widget - by sendit
locksmith widget - by sendit
little lock screen notes
Free

Easily place small notes and messages directly on your friends' lock screens. Connect with your closest friends and share quick thoughts or reminders visually.

Add lock screen widgetLink with friendsWrite lock screen messages
🌐 Social Networking
(58K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Favorites Widget Pro
Favorites Widget Pro
Favorites Widget Pro
Lock Screen Contacts Launcher
Free

Instantly call or text your most important contacts directly from your lock and home screens. Organize contacts into groups for quick access and even send group messages. Integrates with popular messaging apps and ride-sharing services.

Call & Text from Notification CenterContact GroupsUnlimited Contacts & Groups
📊 Productivity
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
6
LockWidget - LockScreen Themes
LockWidget - LockScreen Themes
LockWidget - LockScreen Themes
Lock Screen Wallpapers Widgets
Free

Personalize your device's lock screen with a wide variety of customizable widgets and HD wallpapers. Add dynamic elements like weather, photos, health trackers, and even interactive pixel pets. Create unique themes and launch apps directly from your lock screen.

Customizable lock screen widgetsWeather and health tracking widgetsInteractive pixel pet widgets
🎨 Graphics & Design
(27K)
subscription
7
Bubbl Widget
Bubbl Widget
Bubbl Widget
Messages in your homescreen
Free

This app places live text feeds from your closest friends directly onto your home screen. Share thoughts and statuses instantly, creating a digital sticky note experience for your inner circle. React to messages and build a history of shared moments.

Live text feeds on home screenShare thoughts and statusesDigital sticky note experience
🌐 Social Networking
(813)
free with in-app purchases
8
noteit - bff widget
noteit - bff widget
noteit - bff widget
bffs on your home screen
Free

Share live notes and drawings directly to your loved ones' home screens. This app allows you to connect with your partner, friends, or family, making it easy to send quick messages or visual expressions to brighten their day.

Home screen widgetLive notes sharingSend pictures and drawings
🌐 Social Networking
(97K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Note Widget - Love Drawing
Note Widget - Love Drawing
Note Widget - Love Drawing
Love Drawing Picture & Video
Free

Share photos, videos, drawings, and messages with friends directly on your home screen using customizable widgets. Communicate without opening the app and create a unique way to stay connected with loved ones.

Share photos and videos via widgetsSend text messages to friends' home screensCreate custom drawings for partners
🎬 Entertainment
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Widget Box Interactive Widgets
Widget Box Interactive Widgets
Widget Box Interactive Widgets
Phone Organizer Game Top Fonts
Free

This app offers interactive Halloween-themed widgets, icons, themes, wallpapers, and fonts to customize your device. It features a unique StandBy mode widget for iOS 17, playable games directly on your home screen, and a dynamic search widget.

Interactive Halloween widgetsiOS 17 StandBy Mode widgetHome screen games (Tic Tac Toe, Memory)
🎨 Graphics & Design
(46K)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
12
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
13
iScreen - Widgets & Wallpaper
iScreen - Widgets & Wallpaper
iScreen - Widgets & Wallpaper
Widgets & Themes & Launcher
Free

Personalize your phone's home screen with a vast array of widgets, themes, and wallpapers. Customize your lock screen, control center, and even add interactive elements for a unique and fun user experience.

Customizable widgets for home and lock screensiOS 26 inspired featuresDynamic Island customization
🎨 Graphics & Design
(144K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Cheatsheet: Sticky Note Widget
Cheatsheet: Sticky Note Widget
Cheatsheet: Sticky Note Widget
Quick Recall Memos + Watch App
Free

Quickly store and access important information like hotel room numbers or license plates via widgets, a custom keyboard, or your Apple Watch. This app simplifies recalling details without needing to unlock your phone.

Quick recall memosWidget accessCustom keyboard integration
📊 Productivity
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Countdown Widget & Counter
Countdown Widget & Counter
Countdown Widget & Counter
Birthday, Vacation, Retirement
Free

Create customizable widgets to track upcoming events directly on your home screen. Visualize your countdowns with beautiful designs, icons, and color gradients. Receive real-time notifications for important dates.

Live countdown widgetsCustomizable widget templatesEvent editor with live preview
🔧 Utilities
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Fast Messages & Widgets
Fast Messages & Widgets
Fast Messages & Widgets
Write once, send with one tap
Free

Quickly send frequently used messages through various platforms like WhatsApp, SMS, and email. Save time by writing messages once and sending them with a single tap from widgets or the app.

Create reusable messagesSend via WhatsApp, SMS, Email, TwitterSupport for groups
🌐 Social Networking
(10)
free with in-app purchases
17
Whiteboard - Widget Messaging
Whiteboard - Widget Messaging
Whiteboard - Widget Messaging
Pics & Drawings On Your Widget
Free

Share drawings, photos, and messages directly to friends' home screen widgets. This app offers creative drawing tools and group messaging for fun, visual communication.

Send doodles, drawings, and photos to widgetsCustomizable drawing tools with saved presetsAdd photos from library or camera
🌐 Social Networking
(465)
free with in-app purchases
18
Widget Lock Screen Widget
Widget Lock Screen Widget
Widget Lock Screen Widget
Send lock notes locket noteit
Free

Send personalized notes, photos, and captions directly to a friend's lock screen without needing to unlock their device. It's a simple way to share reminders, express affection, or send a quick greeting.

Send notes to friend's lock screenPersonalize messages with emojis, stickers, photosQuick and easy to use interface
🌐 Social Networking
(51)
ad-supported
19
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
20
Sticky Notes Widget
Sticky Notes Widget
Sticky Notes Widget
Note Widget & Remind App
Free

Add unlimited sticky notes and reminders to your iOS Home Screen and Lock Screen. Never forget important tasks with notes that appear automatically when you pick up your phone. Customize your notes with text, checklists, photos, and various styles.

Unlimited Home and Lock Screen widgetsAutomatic note displayEdit notes as widgets
🔧 Utilities
(6.3K)
freemium

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