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We can’t say we blame you because you just updated to the newest version of the operating system. The Lock Screen is one of the things that is sure to please even the most casual user.
If you want to make the most of it, you’ll want to put some greatwidgets on there so you can see the information that’s most important to you and have easy access to your favorite apps. There are a lot of great apps that support Lock Screen.
For the DIY crowd
A number of apps and icon packs were created when it was possible to make your own Home Screen widgets. You can now make your own Lock Screen widgets with many of them. Some of these show select information, others give you one-touch shortcut to specific contacts, message threads, locations, or even the ability to run the Shortcuts you have created.
- WidgetSmith
- Launcher
- ScreenKit
- Home Widget – for HomeKit
Weather apps
It is no wonder that so many weather apps are updated quickly. It is the kind of information you would want to see at a glance.
Health and Fitness
Health and fitness apps are good candidates for Lock Screen information. How much sleep did you get last night?
Productivity
There are email, to-do lists, calendars, contacts, and more. Sometimes you want info at a glance, other times you want a quick one-tap way to get there. Both can be provided by Lock ScreenWidgets.
Travel and Tracking
The Lock Screen is a great place to keep an eye on flight status or the package you have on the way.
Other apps
There are a lot of apps that don’t fit in the above categories. This is what we call our catch-all for everything.
- Apollo for Reddit
- Dark Noise
- Halide
- MoneyCoach
- Overcast
- Pestle