iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 add a number of new features for third-party apps, such as the option to create Control Center shortcuts that can be used in Control Center, added to the lock screen, or activated from an action button. We've compiled a list of third-party apps that have added support for iOS 18 features.
halide
The popular camera app Halide can be accessed and launched from the lock screen, just like Apple's Camera app. You can take photos using Halide even when the iPhone is locked.
Halide can be added to Control Center, and it supports dark mode and tinted icons.
Carrot Weather
Caret Weather supports the Control Center widget. You can add a shortcut to Control Center to launch the app to the Weather or Maps tab, plus there's support for dark and tinted app icons on the home screen with over 50 alternative app icons to choose from.
On Apple Watch, CARROT Weather now supports Live Activities, so you can see when it will start or stop raining right from your wrist. Also new is the History section, which lets you view temperature and precipitation data for the last 30 days.
things
The to-do app Things has two new controls for both Control Center and the lock screen. You can create a new to-do or go to a list. Things also supports dark and tinted app icons and widgets.
The new update lays the groundwork for Apple Intelligence, adding support for four actions when talking to Siri and integrating writing tools into the app.
Obscure
The camera app Obscura supports the new Lock Screen Camera extension, so it can be accessed from the lock screen in place of Apple's default Camera app.
Trixie
Travel app Tripsy has an updated design and integration with many iOS 18 features. It has Control Center widgets that open a list or your next trip, as well as support for dark mode and colorful tinted icons. The app also supports new MapKit categories on points of interest.
WaterLama
The water tracking app supports the WaterLama Control Center widget, but with a twist. The icons are animated, and make it easier to log liquid consumption.
Weather Up
Known for its interactive widgets, Weather Up now supports tinted widgets and light, dark, and tinted home screen icons, all of which have unique designs. You can use this link to try Weather Up for 7 days without agreeing to an auto-renewing subscription.
do it
A new app for assigning tasks to people, Karo, now offers Control Center and lock screen widgets, as well as on-device translation and app intents that work with Spotlight and Apple intelligence. There's also a new dark mode and tinted app icons.
Croutons
Recipe management app Crouton supports many iOS 18 features including translations for recipes and dark mode and tinted icons. On Apple Watch, Live Activities can be used to track timers and more, as well as the option to advance through recipe steps with a double tap.
Center
The productivity app Focus supports Control Center widgets, customizable app icons, and app shortcuts. The watchOS 11 version of the app supports Live Activities, interactive widgets, and double tap gestures.
Slopes
Winter sports app Slopes has been redesigned for iOS 18, with a new focus on interactive maps and personal activity stats. Apple Intelligence support is included, and there are new Siri shortcuts for controlling recordings via voice or Control Center, as well as support for dark mode and tinted icons.
On Apple Watch, Slopes supports Smart Stack interactive widgets and double tap gestures.
Lumi
The Sunrise and Sunset app offers Lumi Control Center widgets and colorful icons, plus it supports Live Activities and double tap on Apple Watch.
fantastic
The calendar app supports Fantastical light mode, dark mode, and tinted icons and widgets. Fantastical can be added to Control Center, with options for quick access to today's schedule, create events, and search for Fantastical functions.
On the Apple Watch, Fantastical supports Live Activities, which are mirrored from the iPhone. It also has a Today schedule complication that shows your next upcoming events and the number of tasks left for the day.
Sticky Widget
Sticky Widget, an app that adds sticky notes to your home screen, supports light mode, dark mode, and tintable app icons and widgets. Support for Control Center is also included.
Pinned notes will now be visible on Apple Watch thanks to the new integration.