Launcher with Notification Center Widget was originally released back in September 2014 but was quickly pulled by Apple from the App Store. This was due to the app’s awesome ability to launch other apps right from your Today Screen. But Apple has had a change of heart and Launcher is now back! Use it to put your favorite apps right in your lock screen. Even create shortcuts to websites or quick links to call or text your friends. We’re so happy Launcher is back! If you didn’t get it the first time, grab it now and see what you’ve been missing.

Launcher is just one of our favorite widgets for iPhone and iPad. We’ve collected all of our favorites here. And if you’d like to see more of our top app selections in different categories, just head on over to our Best Apps Series.

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Here are a couple of our other picks of the best widgets for iPhone and iPad:

Dark Sky – The Best Rain and Snow Alert App for iPhone and iPad

There are a flurry of weather apps for the iPhone and iPad. But the problem is that most these apps require you to keep checking them for updates. Dark Sky, on the other hand, comes to you. How so? Dark Sky's killer feature is alerting you when it is going ...

Thessa – Control your Nest Thermostat from your iPhone Today Screen

Thessa is a new widget that will let you interact with your Nest Thermostat right from the Today Screen. Without even unlocking your iPhone, simply slide down from the top of screen and see and change your home temperature. The app cleverly displays temperature interval buttons. So it's easy to ...