15 Most Used iPad OS Widgets

Jul 12, 2024

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15 Most Used iPad OS Widgets

Introduction

  • Opening Question: Are iOS and iPad OS widgets useful, gimmicky, or for aesthetics?
  • Purpose: To share 15 most-used iPad OS widgets used daily/weekly.
  • iPad Model: M1 iPad Pro running 17.4 (widgets also available on iPhone running 17.4).
  • Free Versions: All widgets are from the free versions of their respective apps.
  • Widget Arrangement: Categorized by usage (Leisure, Productivity, etc.)
  • Movement: Widgets can be freely moved around on the iPad OS 17.0 home screen.

Widget List

1. Notion

  • Size: Larger size widget
  • Purpose: Used for brainstorming and video scheduling
  • Interactivity: Interactive elements that take you to specific sections
  • Customization: Various sizes available

2. Timery

  • Purpose: Tracks time spent on activities (e.g., video ideation)
  • Features:
    • Real-time countdown
    • Time entries and summaries
    • Some paid features

3. Reminders

  • Native Apple App: First interactive widget from Apple
  • Purpose: Keeps track of tasks and reminders (e.g., shot list for videos)
  • Customization: Can show different categories (e.g., grocery list, schedule)

4. Weather

  • Native Apple App
  • Purpose: Provides weather information at a glance
  • Customization:
    • Various widgets (e.g., forecast, daily, sunrise/sunset)

5. Screen Time

  • Native Apple App
  • Purpose: Monitors screen time to ensure productivity
  • Features: Shows detailed stats and analytics

6. Home Kit

  • Native Apple App
  • Purpose: Controls home lights and devices
  • Features: Various sizes available, but no live video feed widget

7. SofaScore

  • Purpose: Tracks sports scores and schedules
  • Sports Covered: Initially European football, now covers multiple sports
  • Personal Use: Tracks Miami Heat games
  • Alternative: Apple's upcoming Sports app expected to have similar features

8. Countdown

  • Purpose: Tracks countdowns to important events
  • Features:
    • Customizable backgrounds
    • Free and paid versions available

9. Apple Podcasts

  • Native Apple App
  • Interactivity: Direct play button on the widget

10. Usage

  • Purpose: Real-time analytics of iPad usage
  • Features:
    • RAM Usage, WiFi, Battery Life
    • Detailed stats and analytics
    • Free and Paid versions available

11. Calculator 17

  • Purpose: Basic calculator functionality on iPad
  • Features: Available in multiple sizes

12. Heart Analyzer

  • Purpose: Monitors heart rate via Apple Watch
  • Features: Real-time data and detailed analytics

13. WaterMinder

  • Purpose: Reminds to drink water
  • Features: Logs water intake, shows percentage of daily goal

14. Pixel Pal

  • Purpose: Interactive and fun, like a digital pet or mini-game
  • Games Included: Multiple simple games (e.g., 2048, trivia)

15. Lookup

  • Purpose: Vocabulary building app
  • Features: Word of the day, search for definitions

Conclusion

  • Categories:
    • Left Side: Productivity
    • Center: Information Management
    • Right Side: Utilities and some Leisure
  • Interactivity and Customization: Many widgets offer interactive features and customization options.
  • Future Content: Potential for version 2.0 based on comments and suggestions
  • Linking: All mentioned widgets linked in the description
  • Call to Action: Encouragement for viewers to share their widget recommendations

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