WidgetKit macOS widgets release without app

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Created Sep ’20

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Hi, I have just finished iOS 14 forecast widgets. Widgets are not dependent on the app, and I would like to create BigSur widgets without macOS app. Do you think that Apple will accept only widgets without an app? Or widgets with an app which will have only one static screen?

Answered by Thisisbohau in 631513022

hi there, I understand what your goal is 😉. But to be honest I don't think Apple will allow "widget only" apps mainly for the reason that in Apples guidelines it says:

A widget elevates key content from your app and displays it where people can see it at a glance on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Useful and delightful, widgets can also help people personalize their iPhone Home screens in unique ways.

So Apple sees widgets as a way of displaying relevant data from your app and not that the widget have a mind of their own.
You could use the main app to customise the widget, so that you don't have to use a static screen🙃

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Thisisbohau OP

Sep ’20

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hi there, I understand what your goal is 😉. But to be honest I don't think Apple will allow "widget only" apps mainly for the reason that in Apples guidelines it says:

A widget elevates key content from your app and displays it where people can see it at a glance on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Useful and delightful, widgets can also help people personalize their iPhone Home screens in unique ways.

So Apple sees widgets as a way of displaying relevant data from your app and not that the widget have a mind of their own.
You could use the main app to customise the widget, so that you don't have to use a static screen🙃

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