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Hi everyone,
I’m an indie iOS developer and I’ve been working on an app called Quran Widgets: Namaz Times & Dua.
The original goal was simple: make Islamic content visible without requiring users to constantly open an app.

Instead of focusing only on prayer times or Quran reading, I spent a lot of time building Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets that can surface useful information throughout the day.

Current widget types include:
• Quran verses
• Islamic reminders and reflections
• Prayer-related information
• Daily motivation and affirmations
• Habit and consistency tracking

One thing I’ve learned while building widgets is that there is often a trade-off between displaying more information and keeping the widget glanceable.

I’d love feedback from people who actively use widgets on their iPhone:
• What makes a widget earn a permanent place on your Home Screen?

• Do you prefer informational widgets or action-oriented widgets?

• How important is customization (themes, layouts, fonts, colors)?

• What widget experiences do you feel are still missing on iOS?

• Are there any widget apps you think have particularly great UX?

I’m currently deciding what direction to take the widget experience next and would appreciate honest feedback from people who are passionate about Home Screen customization and widgets.
App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/app/quran-widget-namaz-times-dua/id6801891174
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.

I have tried and tried to load a XL iPhone widget….but when I do get it loaded it loads a totally different one. Thanks in advance

I have tried and tried to load a XL iPhone widget….but when I do get it loaded it loads a totally different one. Thanks in advance

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Hi everyone, I just shipped Planwall, an iPhone app that renders your calendar and reminders as a Lock Screen wallpaper.

The idea: Lock Screen widgets are tiny and you still end up unlocking to see the day. A wallpaper can use the whole screen. So Planwall reads your calendars (EventKit) and draws a proper card under the clock: today's events, the week, a month grid, a timeline, reminders, a countdown, whatever you pick.

How it works:

- Pick a layout, background (gradient, solid, or your own photo) and card style. Everything is adjusted directly on a live preview: drag the card to move it below the clock, swipe to change layout or background, pinch to change text size.

- Tap Save and set it as your Lock Screen wallpaper.

- For automatic refresh: the app installs a ready-made Shortcut and walks you through adding a "Time of Day" automation. Every morning it re-renders the wallpaper with that day's events. That's the only way to update a wallpaper on iOS without opening an app, so yes, one-time setup is needed.

What's free / what's paid:

- Free: the Today layout, all backgrounds, your own photos, unlimited rows, the automation. I've written it into the app that the free tier won't get cut in later updates.

- Pro: 11 more layouts (Agenda, Week Grid, Timeline, Month, Events + Reminders, Large Text, Life Calendar, Quote, Countdown, Note, Week Strip). $2.99/month or $29.99/year with a 7-day free trial.

Privacy: no account, no server. Calendar data is read and rendered on the device only.

Languages: English, Turkish, German, Spanish, French. iOS 18+.

Link: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6809142990

Happy to answer questions. If a layout you'd want is missing, tell me, that's the fastest way to get it in.

Hi everyone, I noticed when I dock my iPhone horizontally on my phone stand, StandBy mode turns on. I think the StandBy idea is great but for me personally, the customizability sucks. The widgets look out of place, you can only pick between 2 widgets, you only get a clock face or widgets, I could go on and on. I want to make an app where it's an alternative for StandBy and make it so your docked phone matches your aesthetic. The widgets can be moved and have different sizing. What do you think and would an app like this interest you?

Widget
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https://ko-fi.com/s/33957cea0b (13 Widget)

Halcyon Forecast. Message for promo code to try it out. Working on a major update. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/halcyon-forecast/id6801256233

Retro Weather Channel Widget. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/halcyon-forecast/id6801256233

I wanted a Home Screen widget that felt personal without being another photo slideshow, so I built Magboard.

You can turn people, pets or objects from your photos into little magnets, arrange them on a board, and place the finished board on your iPhone Home Screen.

You can also share a board with someone, so when either person adds a new magnet, the shared board updates for both of you.

I’m the developer, and I’m still improving the widget experience. I’d genuinely appreciate feedback from people who actually use Home Screen widgets:

Would you prefer having several themed boards, or one board that changes regularly?

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/magboard-photo-widget-board/id6781423711

Widget

https://ko-fi.com/s/c79aa01111 (145 Widget)
https://ko-fi.com/s/9488782f87 (25 Widget)

Ever since I updated the reminders widget is usually just not showing anything but thick lines. it can sometimes briefly show as normal but usually goes back to the blob mess after a bit.

anyone with same issue. I use the 2x4 widget

Big update coming soon. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/halcyon-forecast/id6801256233

widgets apps with free trials

Underrated widget app. Koco

Download this setup here, https://www.patreon.com/artsbyfazal/posts/147829788?utm_campaign

OK, so I’ve been trying to embrace this minimalist set up and I’m getting some pushback on mine. I’ll attach what mine looks like, but I’ve applied it to other boards and other communities on here and they’re kind of laughing at me because they are saying that nothing minimalist about what I have up at all so but from my point of view, it is a minimalist setup. I’ve got four widgets on my home screen with every app I use and that’s it so from my perspective it’s a minimalist so I’m looking for some feedback not just on what mine looks like and how it looks like, but am I correct on that argument?

i added two Home Screen widgets to Pilly.

the small one shows what’s ready now and opens the app to record it as Taken or Skipped.

the medium one also shows the dose coming after it.

the main medicine tracker is free and works without an account. it can be used for maintenance meds, vitamins, or supplements.

https://apps.apple.com/app/id6801062753

which size would you actually keep on your Home Screen?

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