Many iPhone productivity apps have widgets that can help you work even more efficiently. These widgets provide quick access to information at a glance and save you valuable time. Here are the widgets you should use.
1. Reminders

You don't need to download third-party apps on your iPhone to manage simple tasks when the built-in Reminders app is available. You can easily create Reminders and set their due date, time, location, and priority.
And with widgets on your home screen, you can easily see your important reminders and mark them off without opening the app.
2. Gmail

If you want to make sure there are no unread emails, consider adding a Gmail widget to your home screen. Widget options Email Updates lets you see small previews of your last three unread emails and open them so you can keep track of your communications.
You can even start composing an email by tapping the pencil icon in the widget – no need to open the app first.
3. Google Chrome

Google Chrome is integrated with many useful widget options. For example, options Quick Actions provides useful shortcuts like Google Search, incognito mode, and Google Lens. With this widget, you can reduce the steps needed to start a search, browse anonymously, or perform a reverse image search.
There are even options Password Manager to quickly access passwords and autofill information. Although not to increase productivity, you can add options Chrome Dino Game to your iPhone's home screen if you're looking for a fun iPhone widget to use during your time off.
4. Google Calendar

Many people use Google Calendar to organize their schedules effectively, whether for work or personal life. The most important features are upcoming events and meetings.
Widgets help show them instantly, ensuring that important updates are in view at a glance and you can easily access them if you need to make adjustments.
5. Sticky Widgets

iPhone has a Notes app that you can use to take notes on the home screen. However, the Sticky Widgets app is for those who want a Sticky Notes-like note-taking app on Windows or Stickies on Mac.
And the best part is that you can customize the look and feel of the app by changing elements like fonts and background.
6. Evernote

Evernote is a comprehensive note-taking app that can help you create, organize, and sync notes and tasks, as well as keep them in sync across devices.
Options Actions is especially useful as it gives access to a number of useful shortcuts for creating new notes, tasks, scans and sketches. If you just want to see recent notes and tasks, the Evernote widget also has options for each of those items.
7. Slack

The Slack app lets you keep all your work-related conversations in one place using channels and direct messages. If you want updates about a specific workspace, add a Slack widget to your home screen. This is a small widget that doesn't offer any previews, but it at least tells you how many unread messages and mentions need your direct attention.
This widget is a favorite because while the notification badge can be helpful when a message comes in, it doesn't tell you which workspace the message came from. But by setting up widgets for your workspace, you can see how you need to keep up in that workspace.
8. Jomo

Jomo is helpful when it comes to limiting screen time, especially during busy periods, to avoid distractions. The gist is that you create rules that block certain apps and websites while active, which has benefits like reducing distractions, encouraging intentional use, and supporting habit formation. Ultimately, this can increase your productivity and concentration levels.
An example of a rule is blocking all social media and entertainment apps from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Another example is blocking Instagram for 30 minutes or after you open the app 5 times. You can also visit the profile tab to see screen usage statistics and details about reduced screen time.
The Jomo widget has an option that allows you to view the rules and access them from the home screen. It even has a shortcut for creating new rules.
Due to limited space on the iPhone's home screen, 2 to 5 widgets can be used at once, depending on productivity goals. Spread them across multiple pages to ensure that important app icons aren't hidden.
These apps also make good lock screen widgets, so consider which widgets you need when customizing your iPhone's lock screen. In this way, you can access applications faster without having to go to the home screen first.