Widgets have always been a part of the iPhone and iPad experience. On your home screen, you can easily view important information from your chosen apps. Simply tap on the widget to open the app. But with iOS and iPadOS 17, widgets are becoming even better. They are no longer just static pieces of information, but now offer an interactive experience. Here are some of the best interactive widgets available for your iPhone or iPad.

1. Widgetive: Instead of relying on information from a specific app, Widgetive allows you to create a customized widget for your home screen. Choose from various categories like timers, calculators, and games. Customize every aspect of the widget, including font and background. Widgetive is a free download, but an optional subscription unlocks all the app's widgets and additional customizations.

2. Liftin': Use Liftin' to easily track your workouts. This powerful app is designed specifically for weightlifting and allows you to create personalized workouts. The interactive widget lets you track your upcoming workout and view information in real-time. Start your workout with a simple tap on the widget, and even pause without opening the app. Liftin' is free, but a subscription removes usage limits.

3. CardPointers: Get the most out of your credit cards with CardPointers. This app helps you find the best deals and offers for your credit cards. The interactive widgets allow you to redeem offers, view card data for different spending categories, and see which card is best to use in nearby stores. CardPointers is free to download, with an optional subscription for full access to all the app's features.

4. Study with Subwords: Make learning fun with Study with Subwords. Create study lists and challenge yourself to put words back together. The interactive widget offers a small puzzle that you can solve directly on your home screen. Enjoy new challenges throughout the day or jump to the next one whenever you want. The app is free, but an optional subscription unlocks all features.

5. AppBlock: Stay focused and productive with AppBlock. This app allows you to restrict access to distracting apps on your iPhone or iPad. The interactive widget lets you quickly block apps with just one touch. AppBlock is free, but an optional subscription is required for full access to all features.

6. Calzy: Turn your home screen into a math paradise with Calzy. The interactive widget allows you to perform calculations without opening the app. Choose from different keyboard types and themes. Calzy is available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch for $4.99.

7. Tide Guide: If you live near the ocean, Tide Guide is a must-have app. It provides tide and sea weather information for any location in the world. The interactive widgets offer real-time tide clocks and weather data. Tide Guide is free to download, with a subscription required for full access to all features.

8. Things: Increase your productivity with Things, a task manager that helps you organize your tasks. The interactive widget lets you view and check off tasks without opening the app. Things is available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch for $9.99.

9. Amato: Improve your relationships with Amato. This app allows you to add important people and receive interaction reminders. The interactive widget lets you select a specific contact to see on your home screen and contact them with just one tap. Amato is free to download, with an optional subscription for full access to interactive widgets and other features.

10. Time is up!: Time is up! is a timer app with unique visual timers. The interactive widget lets you pause, resume, and reset timers without opening the app. Time is up! is free to download, with in-app purchases required to unlock unlimited timers.

11. Signals for HomeKit: Make your HomeKit lights even more useful with Signals. This app allows you to create signals using compatible lights in your home. The interactive widget lets you activate a signal with just one press of a button. Signals for HomeKit is free to download, with in-app purchases required for full access to all widgets.

These interactive widgets enhance your experience with your favorite apps, all from the convenience of your iPhone or iPad home screen. Whether it's tracking workouts, managing credit cards, or solving puzzles, you can do it with just one tap.