My Experience with OneUI Widgets
I downloaded this app over a year ago after the free widget app I was using got flooded with ads. My Pixel 7 home screen was just a grid of icons and it felt boring. For $1.49, I figured I could test it and get a refund if it was junk. The first setup was actually pretty cool. I spent a whole Sunday afternoon playing with the different clock styles and calendar layouts. I finally settled on a clean, stacked setup with my calendar, a minimalist weather bar, and a to-do list right on my main screen. For months, it worked great. Last Thursday morning, I woke up and my custom weather widget was just blank. A blank rectangle where my forecast should be. I tried restarting my phone, removing and re-adding the widget, but nothing fixed it. That’s when I realized I might be on my own with this.
Features Worth Noting
The customization is where this app shines. You can tweak almost every color and font on the widgets. I made my calendar widget a dark grey with white text to match my wallpaper, and it looks slick. The battery widget is super useful, showing the exact percentage for my phone, watch, and earbuds all in one spot. I use the “agenda” style widget every single day. It shows my next three meetings without having to open my calendar app, which saves me a ton of time during my morning rush. The fact that it’s a one-time payment with no ads or hidden subscription fees was the main reason I bought it. After testing all the free features for a week, I felt the price was fair for the tools I actually used.
What Needs Work
My biggest issue is support, or the lack of it. When my weather widget broke, I emailed the developer through the Play Store. I got an auto-reply saying they’d get back to me soon. A week later, I got a one-line response asking for my Android version. I sent it immediately. That was over a month ago, and I’ve heard nothing since. The widget started working again after a random phone update, but I have no idea why it broke or if it’ll happen again. Also, some widgets are a bit buggy. The step-count widget connected to Google Fit will sometimes freeze and show yesterday’s count until I manually refresh the app. For a paid app, I expect these little glitches to get fixed.
Pricing
It’s $1.49 as a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases. As someone who hates recurring charges, this was perfect. I’ve definitely gotten more than a dollar-fifty’s worth of use out of it over the year. Compared to “free” apps that constantly nag you to upgrade or show ads, paying upfront felt like the right move. I just wish the developer support matched the upfront honesty of the pricing model. You get what you pay for, and sometimes that means you’re left troubleshooting on your own.
Developer Notes
The developer is listed as JustNewDesigns. They push out updates every few months, usually adding a new widget style or two. That’s a good sign. But the communication is basically non-existent. There’s no changelog in the update notes that explains what was fixed, just “Bug fixes and improvements.” After my support ticket went into a black hole, I don’t have much confidence that they’re actively listening to user reports. The app itself feels solidly built, but it seems like a side project that gets occasional attention, not a fully supported product.
Security & Privacy
This was a big concern for me, since widgets often need access to personal data. The app requests permissions for things like your calendar, location for weather, and fitness data. I like that it asks for each permission only when you try to set up a widget that needs it. I denied the news feed widget access to my location because I didn’t need it. As far as I can tell, all the data stays on your device. I’ve never seen any weird network activity or ads popping up, which aligns with the no-ad promise. It feels safe to use, but the privacy policy is fairly standard legalese—I didn’t see any major red flags, but I’m not an expert.
What kind of widgets can I customize with OneUI Widgets?
You can customize clock styles, calendar layouts, a weather bar, a to-do list, and a battery widget that shows percentages for your phone, watch, and earbuds all at once. The app lets you tweak almost every color and font to match your wallpaper, so your home screen feels personal and polished.
Does OneUI Widgets require a subscription or show ads?
No, it’s a one-time payment of $1.49 with no ads or hidden subscription fees. Once you buy it, you get access to all the customization tools without any recurring charges, which makes it a solid deal compared to free apps that often flood you with ads.
My weather widget suddenly went blank. How can I fix it?
Try restarting your phone, then remove the widget and add it back from the widget picker. If that doesn’t work, check that your location permissions are enabled for the app. In some cases, the widget may start working again after a random app update, but if the issue persists, you may need to contact the developer through the Play Store.
I emailed support about a broken widget but haven’t heard back. What should I do?
Support can be slow—one user reported getting an auto-reply, then a single follow-up question weeks later, with no further response. If you’re stuck, try posting in the app’s community forum or checking for app updates, as issues sometimes resolve on their own. For urgent problems, consider using the refund window if you’re still within it.
How does OneUI Widgets compare to other paid widget apps like KWGT?
OneUI Widgets is simpler and more focused on a clean, Samsung-style look, while KWGT offers deeper customization with a steep learning curve. OneUI Widgets is a one-time $1.49 purchase with no ads, making it a great choice if you want quick, attractive widgets without spending hours on complex setups. However, if you need more advanced options or reliable support, KWGT might be a better fit despite its higher complexity.
