iOS Widgets

iOS and macOS widgets

RescueTime widgets let you quickly check your tracked time or start a session without opening the app.

Add a RescueTime widget on iOS

Before you start

Make sure you’ve installed RescueTime for iOS from the App Store and are logged in.

Add the widget

1. Go to your Home Screen
   Navigate to the screen where you want the widget.
2. Enter edit mode
   Press and hold an empty space on your screen until your apps start to move.
3. Open the widget gallery
   Tap the  + button in the top-left corner.
4. Find RescueTime
   Search or scroll to locate RescueTime.
5. Choose a widget
   Swipe through the available sizes (small, medium, large), then tap  Add Widget.
6. Place the widget
   Drag it where you want it, then tap  Done.

Add a RescueTime widget on macOS

You can add RescueTime widgets to Notification Center or your desktop for quick access to your time data.

Before you start

RescueTime widgets on macOS are powered by the iOS app. To use them, you’ll need:

• The RescueTime app installed on your iOS device
• The same Apple ID signed in on both your iOS device and your Mac

Add the widget

1. Open Notification Center
   Click the date and time in the top-right corner of your screen.
2. Enter widget edit mode
   Scroll down and click  Edit Widgets.
3. Find RescueTime
   Search for RescueTime in the widget gallery.
4. Choose a widget
   Select a size, then click  Add Widget.
5. Place the widget
   • Keep it in Notification Center
   • Or drag it to your desktop (macOS Sonoma or later)

Troubleshooting

Widget not showing up?
Open the RescueTime app on your device. This helps your system recognize the widget.

No data showing?
Make sure you’re logged in, and your data has synced.