# AppShaker > Shake device to discover new apps with filters and direct App Store links. (iPhone/iPad app by Tofodo Software.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appshaker/id306901892 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Tofodo Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/287472703) - Category: Utilities, Entertainment - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 2.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 3.0 · 1 MB - Languages: American English, French (France) - Released: 2009-03-27 - Data updated: 2026-09-24 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appshaker/id306901892/reviews.md ## What is AppShaker? AppShaker - shake your device to discover a new app ! Check out our demo video at http://www.tofodo.com or click the website link below to go to the same site ! AppShaker is a brand new way to discover new applications for your device. When it starts up, it will show a random application for your device. If you like it, you can click the price to go to the AppStore to download/purchase it. If you are not interested in it, simply shake your device to get another application ! Features : - Sound effect when shaking the device - Options to activate/deactive sound effect - Criterias to filter random applications by price and category - Presents application icon, screenshot and description - Direct access to all application screenshots directly in AppShaker. - Animated bar to access credits screen and also displays help and system messages - Click on the price to go directly to the AppStore - Click on the publishers name to go to their website - Click on the screenshot to zoom it to fullscreen - Scroll the text by simply swiping your finger on top of it - Highly optimized, low bandwidth app data loading : while you are looking at the application, it automatically preloads the next one, so it is available immediately. - On screen button to change application, or shake your device to get another random application. Tips & tricks : - If you prefer to click, triple-click on the left or right of the screenshot to change app. - The app will remember the last app viewed when returning from the AppStore, so don't hesitate to go there. - It uses a DIRECT link to the AppStore, there is no going first to Safari to redirect back to the AppStore. - Make sure your phone is setup to your preferred language & country, it will load up localized (provided it is available) content from the following AppStore : US, UK, Switzerland, Germany, Canada & France Coming up in future versions : - Shake history - "Save for later" Finally, this application will not display any ads, nor send information to any third party. It might cost a little, but your privacy is safe by us. ## Key features - Shake device to find new apps - Filter apps by price and category - View app icon, screenshot, and description - Direct App Store links - Sound effects for shaking - Preloads next app for fast discovery ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appshaker/id306901892/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Lame!!!!!!!!!!!! *2009-04-05* Is not worth 99 cent ### 4/5 — Good *2009-03-15* Great app but I wish I could filter it by price and/or type of app ### 5/5 — Great app!!! *2009-03-14* This is a very simple and easy app to use. Just shake the phone and it displays a new app randomly. Great way to discover new apps! ### 4/5 — Cool *2009-03-14* But there needs to be the option for it to randomly display: free apps, paid apps, and any specific categories of apps. Then this app would be pretty cool and more useful. ### 5/5 — Awesome!!! *2009-03-14* This app is a fun way to find new apps you might never discover!! ### 5/5 — It's the missing feature of the AppStore ! *2009-03-14* This application is the missing piece of the AppStore. It allows you to shake your phone to display a random app that you can then review, buy in the Appstore or shake to get another one. Really fun way to discover new apps in the store ! ## Frequently asked questions about AppShaker ### How does AppShaker work? AppShaker allows you to discover new apps by simply shaking your device. It presents a random app with its icon, screenshots, and description, offering direct links to the App Store. ### Can I filter the apps AppShaker suggests? Yes, AppShaker offers criteria to filter random applications by price and category, helping you find apps that better suit your preferences. ### Does AppShaker have ads? No, AppShaker does not display any advertisements and prioritizes user privacy by not sending information to third parties. ### What is the price of AppShaker? AppShaker is a paid application, priced at $1.99. The developer states that this cost ensures user privacy is protected. ### What devices does AppShaker support? AppShaker is supported on iPhone and iPod devices, and is rated for ages 4 and up. ### How often is AppShaker updated? AppShaker was last updated on November 12, 2009, with version 1.2.3. Future versions are planned to include shake history and a save for later feature. ### Can I go back to a previously viewed app in AppShaker? Yes, AppShaker remembers the last app viewed when returning from the AppStore, allowing you to easily revisit it. ### Does AppShaker load localized content? AppShaker loads localized content from the US, UK, Switzerland, Germany, Canada, and France App Stores, provided it is available and your phone is set to your preferred language and country. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.3 — 2009-11-12 - Save for later feature ! You can now save an application you find interesting for later and come back to view it in more detail later. - Improved user interface to make it more responsive - Various bug fixes ### 1.2.2 — 2009-08-04 - Increased timeout value to 30 seconds instead of 10, should improve user experience on slow connections - Fixed a bug when loading screenshots - Much improved loading times in most scenarios - New artwork : new icon & loading screen ### 1.2.1 — 2009-05-28 Localization fixes ### 1.2 — 2009-05-20 No release notes. ### 1.1 — 2009-04-03 No release notes. ## More apps by Tofodo Software - [TiltSnake 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiltsnake-2/id326267480) - [ImageShuffle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imageshuffle/id363198619) All apps by Tofodo Software: https://appshunter.io/developer/287472703 --- *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 2026-09-24.*