Unlike apps, widgets do not need to be opened to share their information with you, instead, they sit on the home screen and can be viewed as soon as your phone is unlocked. Various apps in the App Store include widgets that can come in clutch for any sports better, and in this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best ones.
SportsAlerts
Sports Alerts has to take the top spot on this list due to the variety of sports teams they report on. The app gives users the choice to add two widgets to their iPhone home screen: one that provides real-time updates on scores from that day, and another focusing on a specific team of the user’s choice. The widgets are updated almost immediately, which makes them a significant asset for sports bettors hedging their bets during a particular game. There are also a significant number of new betting sites that come in app form, meaning users can quickly check the widget before immediately opening the app and making their bet. The best betting apps offer great promotional bonuses and accept a wide range of payment methods.
TheScore
TheScore app is in itself a valuable tool for sports fans as it can keep them in the loop about sporting news and scores across a wide range of different sports and teams. However, one of its greatest strengths is the simple but effective widget that can be downloaded onto users’ iPhone home screens. This widget is named ‘Today view’ and, if you download it, you can enjoy real-time updates on games, meaning you’ll never miss a score. The widget is also compatible with Smart Stack, meaning users can swipe through multiple theScore widgets on the home screen, keeping them up to date with several teams at once.
Sofascore
Sofascore offers a relatively simple set of two widgets for users who download the app: a small one displaying the score of an ongoing game, and a medium-sized one that shows the previous game a specific team participated in, and details about the next one. Despite its simplicity, where Sofascore really shines is in the number of sports and teams the app covers. Users have the option of tracking 20,000 tournaments in over 20 different sports, making it incredibly useful for sports fans or bettors who have an interest in a variety of different areas.
Apple Sports
Although AppleSports doesn’t technically have widgets, we have to mention it in this article because it arguably goes one step further. This app, designed by the Apple team, can display scores and updates directly on the user’s lock screen through a feature called Live Updates. Whereas widgets mean sports fans don’t have to open an app to check current scores, having Live Updates from Apple Sports removes even the need to unlock the phone in the first place, making it a great option for busy individuals who want to keep up to date with the progress of a game without becoming distracted from their other commitments.
