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WidgetAI – Design iOS widgets in plain English, no Xcode

WidgetAI – Design iOS widgets in plain English, no Xcode

by bring-shrubbery·Jun 30, 2026·3 points·2 comments
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AI Analysis

●MidSlickCrowd Pleaser

Another AI widget builder when WidgetKit templates and existing apps already cover this.

Strengths
  • •Live on App Store today — shipped product, not just a demo or waitlist.
  • •Connects to diverse data sources including GitHub, Health, and custom HTTP APIs.
Weaknesses
  • •AI wrapper on a solved problem — WidgetKit and shortcut-based widgets already exist.
  • •No clear differentiation from existing widget creation tools beyond the chat interface.
Category
AI/ML
Target Audience

iPhone users wanting custom widgets without Xcode

Similar To

Widgetsmith · Color Widgets · Shortcuts app

Post Description

Making a custom iOS widget normally means Xcode and WidgetKit. WidgetAI lets you just describe one in chat ("battery as a heatmap grid"), tweak it in plain language, and ship it to your home screen.

Live on the App Store now (iPhone/iPad; Android on the way). Would love feedback on what widgets you'd actually want on your home screen.

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