How to add a motivation widget on iPhone
Install Motivational first, then use Apple's widget gallery to place a daily quote on your Home Screen. The controls can move slightly between iOS versions, but Apple's current flow is touch and hold, Edit, Add Widget, choose a size, and place it.
Published and reviewed by the Motivational product team · Updated 2026-09-03 · Official App Store product details
set up daily quotes on your Home Screen in five steps
- Current Home Screen instructions based on Apple's iPhone User Guide
- Separate Lock Screen steps for a more immediate daily cue
- Placement advice for work, workouts, study, and morning routines
- Simple checks when Motivational does not appear in the widget gallery
Add Motivational to your iPhone Home Screen
Open the app at least once after installing it, then follow the iPhone widget flow below.
Touch and hold the Home Screen background
Go to the page where you want the quote. Touch and hold an empty area until the apps begin to jiggle.
Tap Edit, then Add Widget
Use Edit at the top of the screen and choose Add Widget to open Apple's widget gallery.
Search for Motivational
Find Motivational in the gallery, open it, and swipe through the available widget sizes and styles.
Add and position the widget
Tap Add Widget, drag it to the place you want while the apps are still jiggling, and tap Done.
Choose the quote experience in the app
Open Motivational to choose topics and styles that fit the mindset you want the widget to reinforce.
For the Lock Screen: touch and hold the Lock Screen, tap Customize, choose Add Widgets, add Motivational, then tap Done. Button names and positions can vary slightly by iOS version.
Instructions checked against primary sources
- Apple Support: How to add and edit widgets on your iPhone — Official Home Screen and Lock Screen widget instructions; published September 17, 2025.
If Motivational is missing from the widget gallery
Confirm the app is installed, open it once, and return to the widget gallery. If it still does not appear, restart the iPhone and check that iOS and Motivational are up to date before trying again.
Place the widget before a predictable choice
Put it near the apps you open before work, study, training, or bedtime. The location matters because a cue works best when you see it immediately before the behavior.
Use the Lock Screen for the earliest cue
A Lock Screen quote appears before you enter the phone, while a Home Screen widget allows more space and can sit beside related apps. Try both and keep the one you actually notice.
Questions about iPhone Motivation Widget
What is an iPhone motivation widget?
An iPhone motivation widget shows motivational quotes on your home screen or lock screen so encouragement stays visible throughout the day.
Can Motivational show quotes on my lock screen?
Yes. Motivational includes lock screen quote experiences and widgets.
Why is Motivational not showing in the widget list?
Open Motivational once after installing it, then check the widget gallery again. If it is still missing, restart your iPhone and make sure both iOS and the app are up to date.
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