๐ฑ iOS Widgets
Quick access to your ulives data, right from your home screen.
v1.8.1 is now rolling out gradually. If you haven't received the update yet, open the App Store, search for ulives, and open the app's detail page to update manually.
Usage Scenariosโ
One-Tap Focus โ Place multiple Focus Duration widgets, each pointing to a different task ("Reading", "Work", "Exercise"). One tap and you're in flow.
List Switcher โ Tasks List widgets let you jump directly to "Daily Tasks" or "Project Tasks" without navigating through the app.
Important Dates at a Glance โ Countdown and Countdown List widgets keep key dates visible. Birthdays, exams, deadlines โ never lose track.
Daily Inspiration โ Random widgets (Random Achievement, Random Pending Task, Random Thought, Random Inventory) surface something unexpected each day โ a forgotten milestone, an overlooked task, or a past reflection.
Streak Motivation โ Task Streak widgets show your current streaks, giving you that extra push to keep the chain going.
One-Glance Overview โ Statistics and Heatmap widgets show your progress without opening the app. See today's activity heatmap or your 7-day summary at a glance.
Widget Typesโ
ulives offers widgets across these categories:
| Category | Widgets | What You'll See |
|---|---|---|
| Tasks | Tasks List, Task Status, Task Streak, Random Pending Task | Task lists, completion status, streaks, random pending tasks |
| Focus | Quick Access, Focus Duration | One-tap focus start and focus stats by period |
| Shop & Inventory | Shop Overview, Item Count, Recent Item | Shop browsing, inventory counts, recently acquired items |
| Achievements | Overview, List Progress, Countdown, Countdown List, Single, Upcoming, Random Unlocked | Achievement progress, countdowns, next goals, random throwbacks |
| Statistics | Statistics Overview, Heatmap | Today's stats or rolling 7-day summary, activity heatmap |
| Attributes | Attribute List, Single Attribute, Random Attribute, Attribute Radar | Attribute levels, random snapshots, radar chart comparison |
| Thoughts | Reflection Prompt, Random Reflection | Journaling prompts, random past reflections |
| Others | Random Inventory | A random item from your backpack |
Most widgets are available in small size, with selected ones also offering medium and large.
๐ฅ๏ธ System Requirements
| Feature | Minimum Version |
|---|---|
| Home screen widgets | iOS 16.0+ |
| Complete tasks directly from widget | iOS 17.0+ |
| Focus Live Activity (Lock Screen / Dynamic Island) | iOS 16.1+ |
| Control Center widget | iOS 18.0+ |
How to Add a Widgetโ
- From your home screen, long-press an empty area until the icons start jiggling
- Tap the "+" button (top-left or top-right, depending on iOS version), then search for ulives
- Browse available widgets, swipe to choose a size, then tap "Add Widget" and drag it into place
- (Optional) Long-press the placed widget and tap "Edit Widget" to configure which specific data it displays
๐ฌ Walkthrough GIF coming soon
Interaction & Tipsโ
Most widgets are read-only โ they display your data but don't support editing. Tapping a widget launches the corresponding screen in the app:
| Widget | Tap Behavior |
|---|---|
| Tasks List | Opens the app to that specific task list โ useful as a list switcher |
| Focus Duration | Opens the Focus page with the selected task pre-filled, ready to start |
| Countdown / Achievements | Opens the achievement detail page |
| Shop / Item Count | Opens the shop or item detail page |
| Statistics / Heatmap | Opens the statistics page |
| Attribute / Radar | Opens the status page |
The Tasks List, Task Status, and Task Streak widgets (iOS 17+) let you complete a task directly from the widget. To prevent accidental operations, undoing a completion must be done within the app. Tapping the card itself also opens the task detail page.
Achievement Countdown Widgetsโ
Two countdown widget types are available:
- Achievement Countdown โ shows the remaining days for a single achievement
- Countdown List โ shows multiple countdowns from a list at once
Prerequisites:
- In ulives, go to the Achievements tab
- Create an Achievement List and set its Display Mode to "Countdown"
- Add achievements to the list โ each achievement's target date becomes the countdown
To add: Follow the How to Add a Widget steps, search for the countdown widget you want, then edit it to select your list and achievements.
โ ๏ธ The Countdown List display style requires Premium Access. See Premium Access below for details.
Item Count Widgetโ
The Item Count widget not only shows your inventory count, but also lets you customize what happens when you tap it:
- Purchase mode โ tapping opens the shop page to buy the item directly
- Use mode โ tapping opens a dialog to use the item immediately
When editing the widget, switch the "Tap Action" setting to choose your preferred behavior. Handy for keeping frequently used consumables (coffee, energy potions) one tap away on your home screen.
Premium Accessโ
Do widgets require Premium Access? No. All widgets are free and available to every user โ no membership needed to add or use them.
That said, some widget-dependent features within the app may be limited:
- The Countdown List display style requires Premium Access to create. If you're not a premium member, you can upgrade in the app to unlock this style, then configure the widget.
Widgets themselves are never locked โ restrictions only apply to creating or editing the underlying content within the app.
Data & Refreshโ
Widgets update automatically after you make changes in the app. Random widgets refresh on their own approximately every 30โ60 minutes to surface different content.
Feedbackโ
Have a suggestion for a new widget or found an issue? We'd love to hear from you:
- ๐ Feedback Form
- ๐ง Email: fb@ulives.io