Photo Album Widget

Widget Gallery

Beautiful widgets in every size. Choose from small, medium, large, or desktop sizes to perfectly fit your home screen.

Everything You Need

All the tools to create stunning photo widgets, with complete control over every detail.

Album Selection

Choose exactly which photos appear on your home screen.

Pick from any user album
iCloud shared albums supported
Smart Albums compatible
Favorites and Recents

Refresh Controls

Set how often your widget shows a new photo.

5 minutes to 24 hours
Smart photo rotation
No repeating photos
Battery optimized

Overlay Options

Add context to your memories with metadata overlays.

Show/hide date taken
Display location info
Year or full date modes
Elegant typography

Borders & Themes

Make your photos pop with stylish frames and effects.

Classic instant-photo frames
Vintage & noir styles
Halloween & winter themes
Clean minimal aesthetic

Tap Actions

Configure what happens when you tap your widget.

Open photo detail view
Skip to next photo
Open Photos app
Open main application

Photo Order

Control how your photos are presented.

Random shuffle mode
Chronological order
Newest first option
Smart deduplication

Works Everywhere

Beautiful photo widgets on all your Apple devices.

iOS Widgets

Transform your iPhone home screen with memories that matter.

Home Screen widgets
Lock Screen widgets
StandBy mode support
Small, medium & large sizes

macOS Widgets

Desktop widgets that make your Mac feel personal.

Desktop floating widgets
Notification Center
macOS Sonoma support
Customizable placement

How It Works

Get your perfect photo widget in just a few taps.

1

Choose Album

Select any album from your library or iCloud shared albums.

2

Set Schedule

Pick how often your widget refreshes with a new photo.

3

Configure It

Pick borders, overlays, themes, and what happens when you tap the widget.

4

Add to Screen

Long-press your home screen and add the widget.

More Than the Built-In Widget

Apple's Photos widget is nice, but limited. Photo Album Widget gives you complete control over what appears on your home screen and how it looks.

Built by an indie developer who uses it every day to see photos of family, friends, and adventures on their own home screen.

Full Album Control Choose exactly which album — including shared iCloud albums and Smart Albums.
Custom Refresh Timing Set your preferred interval from 5 minutes to 24 hours.
Metadata Overlays See when and where your photos were taken, right on the widget.
Beautiful Borders Instant-photo frames, vintage looks, and seasonal themes.

Your Privacy, Protected

Your photos are yours. We designed this app with privacy at its core — everything happens on your device.

Photos never leave your device

No analytics or tracking

No servers involved

100% local processing

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've got answers.

How do I add the widget to my home screen?

Long-press on your home screen, tap the "+" button in the top corner, search for "Photo Album Widget", choose your preferred size, and tap "Add Widget".

Can I use shared iCloud albums?

Yes! Photo Album Widget fully supports shared iCloud albums, letting you display photos shared with family and friends.

Does it work on iPad?

Yes, Photo Album Widget works beautifully on iPad with all the same features available on iPhone.

Does it support macOS Sonoma desktop widgets?

Absolutely! With macOS Sonoma, you can place Photo Album Widget directly on your desktop for a personal touch.

How often does the widget refresh?

You can set refresh intervals from 5 minutes to 24 hours. The widget intelligently rotates through your photos without repeating.

How do borders and effects work?

Open the app, select your widget configuration, and choose from classic frames, vintage styles, or seasonal themes like Halloween and winter snow.

Ready to Transform Your Home Screen?

Download Photo Album Widget and start seeing your favorite memories every day.

Download on App Store