Set any photo you want as a widget on your home screen
So my latest app has been out for a while, but I haven’t updated this website in a long time…
First: you can download the app at: Home Photo Widget
So I updated my phone to iOS14 back when it was released and the first thing I wanted to do with the new widgets on the home screen feature was add some photos. Then I noticed the stock Photos widget wasn’t customizable so I made my own…
Since then I’ve updated it with many more features and plan on implementing more. About a month ago I added IAP for the big new features (the original and basic features will remain free).
Current free features are:
- Add your own photos as widgets on your home screen
- Select which part of the image you want visible, as the aspect ratio of the widget may not match the picture…
- Add a name to the picture and select its color
Current payed features are:
- Add custom links to photos: You can use them as quick links for calling/messaging contacts, start playing your favorite albums, open websites, run shortcuts from Apple’s Shortcuts app, etc…
- Create multi photo widgets in two modes: Gallery (each photo will be displayed for your chosen duration or at the specific times you choose) or Mosaic, where up to 16 pictures will be shown in a grid (with or without spacing). This mode is great to create your own favorite contacts widget, or favorite music albums…
So, enjoy and I’ll be updating this site showing examples of what can be done using the widget. Contact me if you have problems running the app or if you want a feature.