# AppStack: Pics & Apps — Photo Widgets & App Launcher

> Photo Widgets & App Launcher (iPhone/iPad app by Jean-Marc Lai.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appstack-pics-and-apps/id6768460171 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jean-Marc Lai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896575110)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi and 17 more
- Released: 2026-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appstack-pics-and-apps/id6768460171/reviews.md

## What is AppStack?

Your home screen should be a gallery, not a grid of distractions.

App Stack turns your widgets into photo launchers. Each one displays a picture you have chosen — tap it to reveal the apps underneath and open them instantly. When you are not using them, they stay hidden behind your favourite photos.

No more unlocking your phone and getting pulled into apps you did not mean to open. App Stack lets you launch with intention, not impulse.

How it works:
- Create a stack and give it a name — Social, Work, Shopping, whatever suits you
- Add the apps you use together and pick photos that match
- Place the widget on your home screen
- Your photo rotates daily; tap the widget to reveal your apps and launch them

It works with virtually every app on your phone. In the rare case an app needs a little help, App Stack walks you through a quick one-time setup.

Why App Stack:
- Daily photo rotation keeps your home screen fresh
- Multiple stacks for different parts of your life
- Clean, lightweight design with no ads or tracking
- No account required — all photos stay on your device
- Works with virtually any app

Free: 2 stacks, 3 photos, 8 apps per stack.
Pro: Up to 1,000 stacks, 100 photos, and unlimited apps per stack.

Declutter your home screen. Use your phone on your terms.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://appstack-schemes.app-stack.workers.dev/privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Stack Pro | $2.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2026-08-01

New: Themes. Pick a curated photo theme and give every stack a whole new look, all at once — with more themes landing over time for Pro.

Pro is now more flexible: choose Monthly, Yearly, or a one-time Lifetime purchase — whatever suits you. Already Pro? Nothing changes, you're all set.

Your stacks and your own photos now back up automatically to your iCloud, so switching phones or reinstalling the app won't cost you your setup. A "Delete My Backup" option is available if you'd rather manage it yourself.

Plus a handful of small safety and polish improvements throughout.

### 1.5 — 2026-07-24

Dynamic Island stack dock
Launch an app from a widget and your stack appears in the Dynamic Island. Expand it to jump straight to any other app in the stack, with a countdown showing when it clears — or tap the pin to keep it on screen for as long as you need.

Launch apps from inside App Stack
Tap any app in the main view to open it directly — no widget needed.

Plus reliability fixes to app launching and URL lookups.

### 1.4 — 2026-07-06

Now available in 27 languages! App Stack automatically displays in your language.

### 1.3 — 2026-07-02

New features:
  - Tapping widget background in revealed mode opens App Stack and switches to that stack
  - Tapping empty widget (no apps) opens App Stack and switches to that stack

### 1.2 — 2026-06-26

- Photos now intelligently crop around faces and subjects
- Fixed blank widget photos on some devices
- Widgets now stay on their configured stack when new stacks are created
- Improved setup guide with clearer instructions
- "You're all set" notification when your stack is ready for a widget

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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 2026-08-03.*