Best widget apps for iPhone productivity and time tracking

Widgets have become one of the most useful productivity features available on the iPhone. Instead of constantly opening apps throughout the day, widgets allow users to see important information at a glance directly from the home screen or lock screen.

For people focused on productivity, time management, and organization, the right widgets can significantly reduce friction and save time.

Here are some of the most useful widget categories for productivity-focused iPhone users.

Calendar widgets

Calendar widgets help users quickly view upcoming events, appointments, and deadlines without opening a calendar app.

These widgets are particularly useful for:

• Professionals
• Students
• Project managers
• Remote workers

Having upcoming events visible throughout the day can reduce missed meetings and scheduling conflicts.

Task management widgets

Task management apps often provide widgets that display:

• Today's tasks
• Upcoming deadlines
• Project progress
• Priority items

These widgets help users stay focused on their most important work.

Note-taking widgets

Quick-access note widgets make it easier to:

• Capture ideas
• Create reminders
• Save information
• Manage daily notes

For many users, reducing the number of taps required to capture information can make a noticeable difference.

Time tracking widgets

Time tracking widgets are especially useful for freelancers, consultants, agencies, students, and anyone trying to understand where their time is being spent.

Being able to see active timers at a glance helps users:

• Stay aware of ongoing work sessions
• Avoid forgetting running timers
• Improve tracking accuracy
• Reduce app switching

Many time-tracking workflows become easier when timer information remains visible throughout the day.

Lock screen widgets and Live Activities

One of the most useful productivity features introduced in recent versions of iOS is Live Activities.

Live Activities allow apps to display real-time information directly on the lock screen, making them ideal for:

• Deliveries
• Navigation
• Fitness tracking
• Time tracking

For time-tracking users, this means active timers can remain visible without repeatedly opening an app.

A widget built for Toggl Track users

We built Toggl Lockscreen Widget specifically for users who rely on Toggl Track throughout the day.

The app displays your active Toggl timer directly on the iPhone lock screen using Live Activities and also allows you to stop active timers without opening the Toggl app.

For users who frequently check timer status, this can significantly reduce unnecessary app switching and make time tracking feel more seamless.

If you're new to Toggl Track, you may also want to read our guide on how to use Toggl Track effectively.

The best productivity widgets are often the ones that remove friction from everyday workflows. The fewer steps it takes to access important information, the easier it becomes to stay focused and productive.