Vibes Widget is a free social and communication tool that lets you check on how your friends are doing in real time. As the name already suggests, this app from Nibble Audio Inc adds a widget to your device’s lockscreen, so you can instantly share your status and feelings with friends.

Similar to Locket Widget, your friends need to download the Vibes Widget app in order for you to make use of all the app’s features. You can invite friends by pressing on the contacts you want to invite and sending them a message with the app’s link.

Share what you’re up to

The Vibes Widget app is incredibly simple and direct-to-the-point. As already stated, it allows you to place a widget on your lockscreen that you can use to update your friends and check on how your friends are doing, as well. The app will update as soon as your friends change their statuses and will notify you so that you can leave a reaction or reply to them.

Users can make use of their Memojis to show how they’re feeling. Other ways you can update your friends include sharing a photo, a song you’re listening to, or even your precise location. The widget also allows you to chat with friends through the widget on your lockscreen so that you don’t have to open up your device and navigate to your chosen messaging app.

Take note, though, that the app does require that you verify your phone number before you start using its service. There is a persistent issue, however, where the verification fails to push through, even when you’ve typed down the correct verification code. Users can also only add a limited number of friends on the app, so you can’t track all of your contacts’ vibes as freely as you’d like.

A fun way to keep in touch with friends

With Vibes Widget, you can see how your friends are doing at a glance without having to open up each of your social media applications to check on their posts. It offers a number of ways for you to share what sort of vibe you’re feeling for the day. However, you’ll need to pick wisely about which friends to add since the app limits your friend list.