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Glossary · App Store and iOS · checked Oct 24, 2026
WidgetKit
Short answerWidgetKit is Apple's framework for Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets: small SwiftUI views refreshed on a timeline the system controls.
Why it matters
Widgets bring users back to an app daily without notifications.
Our number
Our habit tracker Chain added Lock Screen widgets in version 1.2 (October 2026).
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Where it shows up here
It appears on 2 pages of this site: 2 Articles. A few to start with:
- iOS development on Windows: the complete guide (21 apps, no Mac)
- iPhone app development cost: 20 real apps, $99 in fees, 8 approved
Sources
- Apple: WidgetKit: developer.apple.com/documentation/widgetkit (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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