Integrations
Home Screen Widgets
What Are Home Screen Widgets?
Receiptix widgets put your spending totals on your home screen so you can check them without opening the app. Available on both iOS (14+) and Android, widgets show your current spending, how it compares to the previous period, and which direction the trend is heading.
You can add multiple widgets with different configurations — one for your personal spending and another for a work project, for example.
What Widgets Display
Each widget gives you a quick snapshot of your spending:
- Current period total — your spending for this week or month
- Previous period total — last week's or last month's total for comparison
- Trend indicator — percentage change with up, down, or flat arrows showing the direction
- Project name — which project this widget is tracking
How to Add a Widget
iOS
- Long-press on your home screen until the icons jiggle.
- Tap the + button in the top-left corner.
- Search for "Receiptix" in the widget gallery.
- Choose your preferred size (small, medium, or large).
- Tap "Add Widget" and position it on your screen.
- Long-press the widget and tap "Edit Widget" to configure the project and period.
Android
- Long-press on an empty area of your home screen.
- Tap "Widgets" from the menu that appears.
- Find Receiptix in the widget list.
- Drag the widget to your desired position.
- Configure the project and period in the setup dialog.
Configuration Options
Each widget can be customized independently:
Period
Choose between weekly or monthly totals. The widget shows the current period alongside the previous one.
Project
Select Personal or any specific project. Add multiple widgets to track different projects simultaneously.
Tips and Details
- Widgets auto-update when your app data changes. The minimum refresh interval is one hour, so very recent expenses may take a moment to appear.
- Widgets only show spending totals, never individual transaction details. Your expense specifics stay private even on a shared lock screen.
- Widget data is stored locally on your device using App Groups (iOS) or local storage (Android). Nothing is fetched from the network by the widget itself.
- iOS supports small, medium, and large widget sizes. Android widgets have configurable sizes that you can resize after placement.
- You can place multiple widgets with different project and period combinations to monitor several budgets at once.