With the Polarsteps widget, you can quickly access your travel details right from your iPhone’s home screen. Here’s how to add and use the Polarsteps widget on iOS.
How to add the widget
Touch and hold an empty area on your home screen until the apps jiggle.
Tap the 'Edit' button in the top left corner and then tap 'Add widget'
Search and select Polarsteps from the list of apps.
Choose your preferred widget size (small or medium), then tap 'Add widget'.
Drag the widget to your desired location and tap Done.
For more detailed instructions on adding widgets, see Apple’s official guide.
What does the Polarsteps widget show?
The widget updates based on your trip status.
Ongoing Trip: The widget will display your current trip, and you can start adding a new step directly from the widget.
Planned Trip: It shows a countdown to your next trip.
No Active or Planned Trips: The widget displays how long it’s been since your last adventure.