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Best Notification Widget Apps & Games

233+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good notification widget apps. We benchmark 233+ 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 Notification 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
Widgy Widgets: Home/Lock/Watch#2

Widgy Widgets: Home/Lock/Watch by Woodsign

Edit Everything
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.7😊(26K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#49in 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
Quike Widget#3

Quike Widget by 妮琳 张

A lot of small widgets
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(5.8K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Customizable widgets
  • 👍 Variety of widget options
  • 💡 Unique features like gravity and rotating widgets
  • 🤩 Allows for phone customization

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy performance (crashes, freezing, glitches)
  • 💸 Excessive ads and paywall issues
  • 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive UI/UX

More Notification Widget apps to explore

4
Pushover Notifications
Pushover Notifications
Pushover Notifications
Simple Push Notifications
Free

This service sends custom push notifications from various web apps, scripts, and devices directly to your iPhone, iPad, or desktop. It offers a free trial with a one-time purchase for unlimited usage, and includes an Apple Watch app for on-the-go alerts.

Custom push notificationsWeb app integrationScript and IoT device support
🔧 Utilities
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
Color Widgets & Themes Changer
Color Widgets & Themes Changer
Color Widgets & Themes Changer
Color Widgets & Themes Changer
Free

Personalize your iPhone's home screen with custom widgets and themes. Add smart widgets for quick access to information like time, battery, and storage. Redesign app icons and apply complete themed packs for a unique look.

Customizable widgetsThemed home screen packsCustom app icons
🎨 Graphics & Design
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
8
To Do List MinimaList & Widget
To Do List MinimaList & Widget
To Do List MinimaList & Widget
Planner, Reminder & Tasks
Free

This app helps you organize your life with intuitive to-do lists, reminders, and a schedule planner. It offers customizable themes, shared lists, and widgets for easy task management. Stay productive with its focus timer and smart input features.

Intuitive and colored listsCustomizable themesShared lists
📊 Productivity
(44K)
free with in-app purchases
9
One Tap Access Widget for Notification Center
One Tap Access Widget for Notification Center
One Tap Access Widget for Notification Center
by INNOVATTY, LLC
Free

Quickly access your favorite contacts with a single tap directly from your Notification Center widget. Supports calls, texts, FaceTime, and email. Unlock unlimited favorites with a premium upgrade.

One-tap contact accessNotification Center widgetCall, Text, FaceTime, Email actions
📊 Productivity
(28)
free with in-app purchases
10
TextNote : Text Widget
TextNote : Text Widget
TextNote : Text Widget
Widget on Notification Center
Free

Display custom text directly on your device's notification center. This app allows for easy customization and quick access to important notes or reminders without needing to open the application.

Display text on notification centerCustomizable text widgetsAuto-save functionality
💼 Business
(10)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
12
Photo Widget.
Photo Widget.
Photo Widget.
Photo Widgets on Home Screen
Free

Display your cherished photos directly on your iPhone and iPad Home Screen. Easily create personalized widgets from your camera roll to keep meaningful moments, like family and travel memories, always in view. Enjoy a clutter-free and personal Home Screen experience.

Create photo widgets easilyMultiple widget sizesAdd photos from camera roll
📷 Photo & Video
(31K)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
Launcher with Multiple Widgets
Launcher with Multiple Widgets
Launcher with Multiple Widgets
Customize Lock and Home Screen
Free

This app allows extensive customization of your iPhone and iPad home and lock screens with powerful widgets. Access contacts, websites, apps, and perform actions with a single tap. Premium features offer dynamic icon changes, advanced organization, and unlimited widget creation.

Customizable home and lock screen widgetsOne-tap app launchingContact shortcuts (call, message, email)
📊 Productivity
(3.3K)
freemium
15
Dragon Widget Game
Dragon Widget Game
Dragon Widget Game
First dragon game in Widget!
Free

Interact with your dragon directly from your home screen. Hatch an egg, feed and grow your dragon, and engage in battles with other dragons. Monitor your dragon's progress seamlessly through both the game and a dedicated widget.

Home screen widgetDragon hatching and growthDragon feeding and powering up
🎮 Games
(47K)
ad-supported
16
Switings-Notification Center Widget for quick search, quick setting, quck copy account name
Switings-Notification Center Widget for quick search, quick setting, quck copy account name
Switings-Notification Center Widget for quick search, quick setting, quck copy account name
by 羊秀 刘
Free

This utility app provides quick access to device settings and allows for fast copying of account names directly from the notification center. It streamlines common tasks like managing 4G data and launching various settings without interrupting your current activity.

Quickly copy account names from notificationsManage 4G data settingsLaunch various device settings rapidly
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free with in-app purchases
17
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
18
Countdown Widget Maker
Countdown Widget Maker
Countdown Widget Maker
Birthday, Christmas, Halloween
Free

Customize and track important life events directly on your home and lock screens. This app offers various widget styles and timer functionalities to help you manage and share countdowns for birthdays, holidays, and more.

Home screen widgetsLock screen widgetsStandBy widgets
🔧 Utilities
(5.3K)
free with in-app purchases
19
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
20
Photo Widget: Theme Wallpapers
Photo Widget: Theme Wallpapers
Photo Widget: Theme Wallpapers
Wallpapers & Icons & Themes
Free

Easily personalize your iPhone and iPad with custom wallpapers, widgets, and app icons. Create unique themes, design DIY wallpapers with AI assistance, and sync your entire Apple ecosystem.

All-in-One Home & Lock Screen CustomizationStylish and functional widgetsComplete themes with one-tap application
🎨 Graphics & Design
(166K)
free with in-app purchases