What is 24QW?
24QW is an iOS app that gives you collectible widgets for your iPhone Home Screen. Think of it like buying a blindbox figure – except what you get lives on your phone. Every widget is a design object, made to look good, not to track your habits or show the weather.
You’re decorating your screen the way you’d style a shelf or pick out a phone case. That’s the whole idea.
How does the blindbox mechanic work?
You tap, you open, you see what you got. That’s it.
There’s no browsing a catalog and picking what you want. Each widget is revealed through the blindbox mechanic – you don’t know exactly what you’ll get until it shows up. Some are common, some aren’t. The surprise is part of what makes it feel like collecting rather than shopping.
If you’ve ever pulled a gacha, opened a mystery box, or grabbed a random Sonny Angel off a shelf – it’s that same feeling, just on your phone.
What do the widgets actually look like?
They’re colorful, character-driven design pieces. Think illustrated mascots, bold graphics, playful compositions – all made at a level where you’d genuinely want them on your screen. They’re not generic templates or plain text blocks.
Each widget fits standard iOS sizes, so they drop right onto your Home Screen alongside your apps. The style leans expressive and fun – closer to designer toys than typical app UI.
Are these widgets functional?
Not in the traditional sense. They don’t show you the time, your step count, or tomorrow’s forecast. They’re purely visual – designed to make your Home Screen feel like yours.
That’s a deliberate choice. Most widget apps treat widgets as tools. 24QW treats them as things you want to own and show off. The value isn’t in what they do. It’s in what they look like and how they make your screen feel.
How do I put a widget on my Home Screen?
Same way you’d add any iOS widget. Long-press your Home Screen, tap the plus icon, find 24QW, pick your size, and place it. Then choose which widget from your collection you want to display.
You can swap them out whenever you want. Rearrange, rotate your favorites, match your wallpaper – it’s your screen.
Can I collect more than one?
That’s the point. 24QW is built around building a collection over time. You’ll get duplicates sometimes, rare ones if you’re lucky, and new drops as they release.
The more you collect, the more options you’ve got for your Home Screen setup. Some people will go for complete sets. Others will hunt for the one specific piece they can’t stop thinking about.
Will I be able to trade widgets with other people?
That’s coming. 24QW is building a trading feature so you can swap widgets with other users. Got a duplicate someone else wants? Need the one piece that finishes your set? You’ll be able to make that deal directly.
Trading turns a personal collection into something social. It’s the same dynamic that makes physical collectibles stick around – the hunt doesn’t stop at what you pull yourself.
Is 24QW free?
The app is free to download. Some widgets are available through free pulls, while others come through paid blindbox packs and limited drops. Pricing details will be available at launch.
Where can I get it?
24QW is an iOS app. Leave your email on the main page to get notified when it launches and be first in line.
Still got questions? Check out What Are Blindbox Widgets for a deeper look at the concept behind 24QW.