8 Best iPad Widget Apps

Since the iPad screen is larger than the iPhone’s, you can add more widgets and enjoy a much more comfortable experience. This time, we’ll introduce some of the best widgets you should set up on your iPad! Before getting started, make sure your iOS is updated to version 26.

What are widgets?

Widgets let you add parts of an app’s features directly to your Home Screen or Lock Screen.

You can check information or use certain functions without even opening the app — super convenient!

However, not all apps support widgets, so keep that in mind. Here are some of our favorite iPad widget apps that we’ve actually tried and loved.

8 Best iPad Widget Apps

1. WidgetClub

Normally, to use widgets like calendars or weather, you’d have to download each compatible app separately. But with the customization app WidgetClub, most standard widgets — like clocks, calendars, and weather — are all available in one place, so you don’t need to install multiple apps.

Check out this guide for detailed setup instructions:

2. Clock

Did you know the iPad’s default Clock app offers 10 widget styles? You can choose from digital and analog designs, or even world clocks — perfect if you just want to add a quick clock to your Home Screen. On the Lock Screen, you can add widgets like “World Clock” or a selected city’s time (digital/analog). It’s especially handy if you often check the time in different time zones!

And if you want something more stylish, WidgetClub also offers tons of chic clock widgets ✨

3. Notes

Starting with iOS 15, you can use Quick Notes by swiping from the bottom right corner of the screen. Pair this feature with the built-in Notes widget, which displays your most recent notes (1, 3, or 6 at a time).

Note: It’s not supported on the Lock Screen. If you want to pin specific notes or display them on the Lock Screen, try a dedicated customization app like WidgetClub!

4. Shortcuts

The built-in Shortcuts app lets you automate multiple actions with a single tap. For example, you can open Safari and Notes side by side instantly! You can add individual shortcuts to your Home Screen, but if you have many, try using a folder widget — it can show up to 16 shortcuts in one view.

5. Fantastical Calendar

Fantastical syncs with iCloud and Google Calendar and supports extra-large widgets on iPad. The “Event List + Calendar” layout is especially convenient — it shows the calendar on the left and your schedule and weather on the right.

6. Google Chrome

The iPad’s large display makes it perfect for web browsing! With Chrome widgets, you can quickly start a search, voice search, or open an incognito tab. You can even access frequently visited sites directly ✨

7. SmartNews

See the latest local news on government, traffic, weather, etc. You can get the information about travel, politics, Entertainment, sports, and health as well. Its iPad widgets come in four sizes, and the largest one can display up to nine news headlines at once — perfect for news lovers!

8. YouTube

One of the must-have apps for iPad users! YouTube offers two widget types. The larger one allows you to search or access the Home, Shorts, and Subscriptions pages with a single tap.

If you want your YouTube widget to look more aesthetic, WidgetClub is the way to go! You can create cute shortcut widgets that open your favorite channels with one tap.

How to Add Widgets on iPad

Here’s how to add widgets to your Home Screen:

1. Hold down on the Home Screen.
2. Tap “edit” in the top-left corner.

3. Tap “Add Widget”.
4. Select the app you want (Fantastical Calendar in this example).

5. Choose the size or style, then tap “Add Widget”.
6. Tap “Done” in the top-right corner when finished.

For more details on editing, deleting, or adding widgets to the Lock Screen:

Summary

We introduced 8 recommended iPad widgets today! Some apps even offer extra-large widgets not available on iPhone, so make sure to take advantage of them.

To make your iPad Home Screen both functional and beautiful, consider using a customization app like WidgetClub. It offers coordinated templates that include wallpapers, widgets, and icons — perfect for creating a cohesive look.

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