So you just upgraded to iOS 16 and we can’t blame you. It’s full of great new features, and the customizable lock screen is one of those things that’s sure to delight even the most casual user.
If you really want to get the most out of it, you’ll want to put some cool widgets on it, so you can see the information that’s most important to you and have easy shortcuts to your favorite apps. Here are several dozen great apps that already support lock screen widgets to help you embark on your iOS 16 journey.
For DIY people
When iOS 14 allowed you to customize your home screen with custom widgets, layouts, and icons, a number of apps and icon packs emerged to help you create your own custom home screen widgets. Many of them have been updated to allow you to create your own lock screen widgets as well. Some of these display selected information, others give you one-touch shortcuts to specific contacts, message threads, locations, or even the ability to run shortcuts you’ve created.
Meteorological applications
It’s no wonder so many weather apps are quickly updating to offer lock screen widgets. It’s exactly the kind of information you’d want to see at a glance, without even unlocking your iPhone.
Health and Fitness
Health and fitness apps are another great candidate for lock screen information. Track your calories, start a workout, see how much you slept last night.
productivity
Email, to-do lists, calendars, contacts and more. Sometimes you want information at a glance, other times you want a quick, one-touch way to access an app you use often. Lock screen widgets can provide both.
Travel and tracking
The lock screen is the perfect place to get updated information about your flight status or to track that important package on the way.
Other applications
There are plenty of apps with iOS 16 lock screen widgets that don’t fit neatly into the above categories. This is our one-stop shop for everything from social media to recipe apps.