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Quick Points
- Looking at this, So, Apple just dropped iOS 26, and it comes with this sleek new Liquid Glass design.
- It’s a fresh look that a bunch of apps are quick to leverage, making things feel refined and techy all at notably, once.
- There are over 30 apps highlighted that truly take advantage of this design - you'll definitely want to check these out!
- Some familiar names like Widgetsmith and Dark Noise made the list, plus some intriguing new ones like GrowPal and the Caffeine Tracker.
- What's interesting is, each app seems to adapt differently to this new aesthetic, giving users various experiences.
Apple released iOS 26 for iPhone this month, introducing the world to its new Liquid Glass design language. If you’re looking for fun third-party apps that take advantage of the new Liquid Glass design, here are over 30 recommendations.
Last updated September 26, 2025 with even more apps…
Widgetsmith 8
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Dark Noise
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Overcast
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Pedometer++ 7
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Sleep++ 4.7
Download Sleep++ 4.7 on the App Store
Flighty
Download Flighty on the App Store
Look Up
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CardPointers
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Craft
Download Craft on the App Store
CardioBot
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Carrot Weather
Download Carrot Weather on the App Store
World Clock Widgets
Download World Clock Widgets on the App Store
Gamery
Download Gamery on the App Store
Slopes
Download Slopes on the App Store
Denim
Download Denim on the App Store
Focus
Download Focus on the App Store
Foodnoms
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Croissant
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MoneyCoach
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Paste Limitless Clipboard
Download Paste on the App Store
Waterllama
Download Waterllama on the App Store
September 26, 2025 Update
Alyx Caffeine Tracker
Download Alyx Caffeine Tracker on the App Store
Capture
Download Capture on the App Store
Calorific
Download Calorific on the App Store
GrowPal
Download GrowPal on the App Store
Quiche Browser
Download Quiche Browser on the App Store
Please Don’t Rain
Download Please Don’t Rain on the App Store
65×24 Panoramic Camera
Download 65×24 Panoramic Camera on the App Store
Remind Me Faster
Download Remind Me Faster on the App Store
Music Info
Download Music Info on the App Store
Plant Daddy
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Sky Guide
Download Sky Guide on the App Store
And many more
- Countr 4
- American Airlines
- Pastel
- Foodllama
- Liftin’
- Mindllama
- PocketShelf
- Cheatsheet Notes
- FastMinder
- WaterMinder
- Calory Ai
- Budget Flow
- TV Remote
- HomeBatteries
- HomeButtons
- SubManager
- DomainQuery
- Homepage for Safari
- Flow
- Timepage
- Actions
- Psylo
We’ll keep this story updated with more apps as they’re released. Are you a developer with a Liquid Glass update to share? Shoot me an email.
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Sounds Nerdy Insights
- This Liquid Glass vibe isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about creating a more seamless and immersive user experience. Users really crave that fluidity when they’re on their devices, right?
- It does make me wonder how developers will continue innovating with this design. Will we see completely transformative apps or just slightly visually enhanced ones?
- And speaking of enhancements, can it help refine usability? If the visuals improve but still leave functionality kinda lacking, it's not gonna have that "wow” factor we all hope for.
- Price-wise, will these app updates or the new features come with extra costs? I mean, I love seeing fresh designs but paying more every time can get annoying.
- On top of that, think about market fit—how well do these apps work for actual day-to-day tasks? They gotta offer something tangible for users in a busy life.
- Plus, there’s always hesitancy at play with big changes in operating systems. How quickly do people adapt obviously, to significant updates like this? Some folks hate change!
- Ultimately, I'm excited but staying realistic—it's one thing to have shiny new features but another for them to impact how we use our iPhones daily. It'll be fun to watch what sticks and what fades away as adoption rates roll in!
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