Discover 32 of the best iPhone Control Center apps for iOS 18. Quickly create notes, tasks, and events, frame your screenshots, custom camera apps, water tracking, music, and more!
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Shareshot
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/frame-screenshots-shareshot/id6474271573?uo=4
Waterllama
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/water-tracker-waterllama/id1454778585?uo=4
Mindllama
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe-sleep-focus-mindllama/id6444920320?uo=4
Dark Noise
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dark-noise-ambient-sounds/id1465439395?uo=4
Bear Notes
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bear-markdown-notes/id1016366447?uo=4
CARROT Weather
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/carrot-weather-alerts-radar/id961390574?uo=4
Cheatsheet
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829?uo=4
Fantastical Calendar
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fantastical-calendar/id718043190?uo=4
Widgetsmith
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/widgetsmith/id1523682319?uo=4
Halide Pro Camera
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/halide-mark-ii-pro-camera/id885697368?uo=4
Kino Video App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kino-pro-video-camera/id6472380172
Obscura Pro Camera
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/obscura-pro-camera/id1579306989?uo=4
Sofa: Downtime Organizer
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sofa-downtime-organizer/id1276554886?uo=4
Sequel
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sequel-media-tracker/id1630746993?uo=4
Drafts
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drafts/id1236254471?uo=4
Lock Launcher
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lock-launcher-screen-widgets/id1636719674?uo=4
Gentler Streak Fitness Tracker
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gentler-streak-fitness-tracker/id1576857102?uo=4
Pedometer++
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pedometer/id712286167?uo=4
LookUp Dictionary
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lookup-dictionary-learn-daily/id872564448?uo=4
Rain Viewer
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rain-viewer-weather-radar-map/id980123924?uo=4
Things 3
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/things-3/id904237743?uo=4
Spark Mail
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spark-mail-ai-email-inbox/id997102246?uo=4
Streaks
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/streaks/id963034692?uo=4
Tripsy
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/travel-planner-guide-tripsy/id1429967544?uo=4
Structured
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/structured-daily-planner/id1499198946?uo=4
Focus
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/focus-timer-for-productivity/id975017240?uo=4
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Chapters ➡
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Customizing Control Center
00:52 Shareshot
01:15 Waterllama
01:52 Mindllama
02:08 Dark Noise
02:26 Translate
02:44 Shazam
02:55 Bear
03:17 Carrot Weather
03:31 Cheatsheet
04:01 Fantastical
04:16 Widgetsmith
05:10 Halide, Kino, Obscura
05:40 Lock Screen Actions
06:09 Sofa
06:39 Sequel
06:50 Drafts
07:21 Home Actions
08:02 Lock Launcher
08:19 Gentler Streak
08:29 Pedometer++
08:43 LookUp
09:10 RainViewer
09:22 Things
09:40 Spark
09:53 Streaks
10:12 Tap to Cash
10:27 Ping Apple Watch
10:39 Tripsy
10:56 Structured
11:18 Focus
11:35 You Already Know
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ATEM Mini Pro (My Switcher)
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Rodecaster PRO II (Powers All Mics)
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Sound Devices MixPre-3 (Travel Sound Gear)
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🚨Want to see everything new in iOS 18? Check out my video on 95+ NEW features here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOqufYq6y3s&t=65s
how to add a storage shortcut on the control center?
I just want a control center button that gives you access to multiple utilities just like the accessibility shortcuts button, sorta like a tool box. Is that possible?
Can I set different home screen layouts according to my focus mode or according to the wallpaper I set?
How can I open control center just by pressing the action button?
Loving it!
Why most of the features are not available in my phone?
Track water? For what?
What is this 6:01
It was better before
Hi,
I have received numerous negative feedback regarding the iPhone’s placement of the search button in row 7 of the home screen. Why does Apple not include this feature?
It all seems ridiculous…why don’t you just open the damn app? You’re just trading your colorful icons for some dull black and white ones.
That's a bunch of crap, almost just opening apps…
how do I find the shareshot option?
When setting up the widgets, I can only do a circle or four across. It won’t let me do two across. Anyone have any ideas why this might be happening?
I need help with the background of my control panel every one else’s is a transparent background but mine is just not
can I kiss you I think your so handsome babe
who can not think to dedicate WiFi seperately!
I hate that cellular data isn’t easily accessible and airdrop took its place.
Sell your Tesla plz
Is there a way to add a shortcut to the control center to open screen time from settings? I adjust my kids screen time often and it would be super useful to have that!
Where is the traslator widget?? I didn’t find it
I know you’ve probably answered this question before but how do you even find out which apps have control center widgets / controls. For example I have lots of Govee devices but use HomeKit for most of my home controls so would love to be able to see HomeKit and Govee automation under my home controls.
DUDE YOU SAVED ME! I was going insane feeling like all of the layouts I was creating were terrible lol
Question!!! For the widgetsmith demonstration, I've never had any sort of launcher be able to go straight to the app and bypass reopening the app.
Eg. if I use widgetsmith to create an open app action, when I click it, it'll open widgetsmitch, THEN open the app
How did it work in this demonstration to go straight to the tesla app?
Interesting!!
What is the cabinet evening Control Center App?
I have a Shortcuts question. I’ve noticed that I can no longer use Find My in the shortcuts, so you know why? Also since we are on this topic YouTube Music is also missing. I would really appreciated if you can help me. Thanks
I love Steve jobs I love apple 🍎 thing different 🇮🇳🍎🙏
Not the default camera app crashing at 6:01 😂😭 awesome video thanks!
Did you do a video on the I need a nude palette?