Which iPhones support the home screen widget?

Any iPhone on iOS 17 or later. The widget sits on your home screen alongside your apps.

What widget sizes can I pick?

Small, medium and large. Bigger sizes fit a longer affirmation and are easier to read at a glance.

Will it slow down or drain my iPhone?

No. The widget refreshes on iOS's own schedule and uses almost no battery. It is just showing text, not running in the background.

Can I choose the affirmations?

Yes. Pick the categories you want in the app, and the widget pulls from those. Point it at your saved lines to see the ones you love most.

Can I add a widget to my lock screen too?

Yes. You can add an affirmation widget to your lock screen as well, so a line greets you before you even unlock.

How do I get the widget to show different affirmations?

The line changes on iOS's refresh schedule, so it is not instant. To steer what shows, choose your categories in the app or point the widget at your favorites. Pairing it with daily affirmation reminders means kind words reach you between refreshes too.

Why does my widget show the same affirmation for a while?

iOS controls exactly when widgets reload to save battery, so the same line can stay up for a stretch before it rotates. Opening the app now and then nudges it to refresh sooner.

GuidesJuly 1, 20265 min readUpdated July 23, 2026

How to Add an Affirmations Widget to Your iPhone Home Screen

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By Attraya

A home screen widget turns your iPhone into a little source of calm. Instead of just apps, you see a kind affirmation every time you unlock. It sits right there with your apps and refreshes on its own. Here is how to add one on your iPhone.

Affirmations Home Screen Widget guide cover from the Attraya affirmation app

Key takeaways

Add an affirmation widget to your iPhone home screen so a positive line greets you all day.
Long-press the home screen, tap the plus button, find Attraya, and pick a widget size.
Requires iOS 17 or later; choose the categories you want in the app first.
Pair it with the lock screen widget so affirmations meet you in both places.

Add an affirmations widget in 4 steps

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Get the Attraya app

Download Attraya from the App Store. Open it and choose the affirmations or categories you want to see.

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Touch and hold your home screen

Press and hold on an empty spot on your home screen until the apps start to wiggle.

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Tap the plus and pick Attraya

Tap the plus button in the top corner. Search for Attraya, pick a widget size, then tap Add Widget.

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Place it and tap Done

Drag the widget where you want it. Tap Done. A fresh affirmation now shows on your home screen.

Affirmations to keep in view all day

Love & Relationships

“I am worthy of deep, kind love.”

“The right people are drawn to me.”

“I feel close and connected today.”

Money & Abundance

“Good money flows to me every day.”

“I am ready to receive more.”

“I trust that I am taken care of.”

Career & Purpose

“I am proud of the work I do.”

“The right doors open for me.”

“My work is seen and valued.”

Widget not showing up? How to fix it

If the widget will not add or shows blank, run through three things. Make sure you are on iOS 17 or later. Open the Attraya app once so it has affirmations ready. Then long press an empty part of the home screen, tap the plus, and pick Attraya from the list rather than expecting it to appear on its own.

Widgets refresh on iOS's schedule, not the second you look, so a line can repeat for a while before it changes. If you also want one on the lock screen, here is how to put affirmations on your lock screen.

Make your widget work harder

Put it where you look

Place the widget on your first home screen page, near the top, so you see it first.

Try a bigger size

A larger widget fits a longer affirmation and is easier to read at a glance.

Pick a theme you love

Choose colors that feel calm and pretty. You will look at it more when it feels good.

Stack it with reminders

Pair your widget with daily reminders so affirmations reach you even when your iPhone is in your pocket.