# AppList. — Minimalist App Launcher

> Minimalist home screen launcher for organizing favorite apps into a clean list. (iPhone/iPad app by SXP Studio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applist/id6743515756 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SXP Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752098630)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.73/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2025-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applist/id6743515756/reviews.md

## What is AppList.?

A free minimalist home screen with your favorite apps, beautifully listed. That's it. 

• Beautifully Minimal
– Turn your app grid into a sleek, organized list
– Clean design with customizable alignment and text styling
– Designed to reduce clutter and visual noise

• Mindful by Design
– Focus on what matters by removing distractions
– Curate your essential apps with intention
– Make your phone feel like a tool, not a trap

• Private and Honest
– No ads
– No tracking
– No hidden analytics
– Your data stays on your device
– Open source app catalog

• Additional notes
- This app is completely free with optional donations to support the solo developer :-)
- Two widgets can be combined for a fullscreen list of app
- The app comes with the equivalent of 5 fullscreen lists (for up to 65 apps!)

## Key features

- Minimalist app list design
- Customizable text styling
- Reduced clutter and distractions
- Privacy-focused, no tracking
- Supports up to 65 apps
- Widgets for fullscreen list

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Big Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Pages | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applist/id6743515756/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best Minimal Launcher

*2026-04-23*

Look no further.  Best minimal launcher with no data collected and no strings attached.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much 🫶

### 5/5 — Fantastic App!

*2026-04-06*

I heard about AppList through a couple productivity YouTubers, and I’m so glad I found it! Discouraged by how I was using my phone and the effects it was having on my time and wellbeing, I was looking for a “dumb phone” app to reduce my phone use. I initially chose AppList because it’s free and because of the “no data collected” privacy policy (they can’t misuse my data if they never collect it in the first place!). The ability to convert apps to words is powerful. I personally found that replacing a service (like “iMessage”) with a action/verb (“Message”) adds a layer of intentionality to how I interact with the service. The minimal design of AppList and the ability to name apps whatever I want has significantly decreased my screen time stats. The dev is super nice too. I emailed with a suggestion and he actually responded and implemented a solution. What a madlad. Remember to tip your indie dev y’all!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review, it means a lot 🫶

### 5/5 — Made my phone super minimalist

*2025-04-15*

Love this app, I have a really minimalist home screen now and it’s the best

**Developer response:** Thank you, glad you are enjoying the minimalist movement!

### 5/5 — really wanted to love this!

*2025-04-05*

i’m so bummed because i really wanted this to work but after attempting multiple times and following the directions and double checking, the widget never fully took over my screen.

**Developer response:** Hello, thanks for taking the time to write feedback and apologies if the instructions are not clear enough. For your app list to take the fullscreen, you will need to do the following:
1. Have at least 7 to 9 apps in your list
2. Add a second AppList widget to the Home Screen (page 2)

If this doesn't help, feel free to message me directly here and we can try to figure it out together: applist@sxp.studio

## Frequently asked questions about AppList.

### What is AppList?

AppList is a free minimalist home screen launcher that transforms your app grid into a sleek, organized list. It's designed to reduce clutter and visual noise, helping you focus on your essential apps.

### How many apps can AppList display?

AppList can accommodate up to 65 apps, equivalent to 5 fullscreen lists. This allows for a comprehensive yet organized view of your most used applications.

### Does AppList have ads?

No, AppList is completely ad-free. The developer prioritizes a distraction-free experience, ensuring no advertisements interrupt your usage.

### Is AppList available on Android?

Based on the provided data, AppList is currently only supported on iPhones. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How does AppList handle user data?

AppList is designed with privacy in mind. It does not track users, has no hidden analytics, and all your data stays on your device. It also features an open-source app catalog.

### Can I customize the appearance of AppList?

Yes, AppList offers customization options for alignment and text styling. This allows you to tailor the minimalist list to your aesthetic preferences.

### What is the update frequency for AppList?

AppList was last updated on March 31, 2026, indicating active development. The latest version is 2.5.

### What makes AppList 'mindful by design'?

AppList is designed to help you focus on what matters by removing distractions. It encourages curating essential apps with intention, making your phone feel more like a tool and less like a trap.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6 — 2026-04-19

What's new in 2.6:

• New "Leave a Review" option in Settings → Help & Support
• An optional review prompt after a few days of using AppList

### 2.5 — 2026-03-31

What's new in 2.5:

• Spacers — Add blank slots to your widget pages for a cleaner layout, or leave entire pages empty
• 100+ new apps — Expanded catalog with region-specific apps for Japan, Korea, Brazil, Germany, Spain, Italy and China
• 7 new languages — Now available in Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese (BR), Japanese, Korean and Simplified Chinese

### 2.3 — 2025-12-08

Changes in this version:
- Added more customization options for fonts.
- Fixed issue with Messages.app no longer launching

### 2.0 — 2025-09-29

- The app is now completely FREE! (with optional donations)
- Updated the onboarding with iOS26.
- Fixed issue with Messages not opening to the message list

### 1.8 — 2025-09-18

AppList. is now fully compatible with iOS26.

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All apps by SXP Studio: https://appshunter.io/developer/1752098630

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*