Comparison

Launcher Tag+ vs Controlax

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Launcher Tag+

Organize your apps, websites, and contacts with custom tags and time-based filters. Quickly access what you need based on your current situation or purpose, with widget support for even faster shortcuts.

Highlights
  • Tagging for apps, websites, and contacts
  • Time-based filtering
  • Situation-based tagging
  • Purpose-based tagging
  • Widget support
  • Customizable launchers
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Launcher Tag+ is very useful launcher application that can be tagged. So, it's easy to find them without switching views many times, even if they are scattered in various folders. Don’t you think that the necessary application will change depending on the situation and time? It allows you to add tags to launcher for filtering Apps, Websites, Contacts and Music. Launcher Tag+ helps you to find everything you need according to the scene. Of course, you can quickly access from the widget so you can shortcut to the required launcher at any time. Other Main Functions --- - Filter By setting the day of the week and the time to use to the launcher, launchers matching at that time are automatically displayed. - Widgets Launchers can be used in widgets. And you can also use the 'Filter' function in widgets. Using tags example : - Tagging by situation, such as Traveling and Shopping. Show only launchers you use occasionally. - Tag by purpose. Such as Search, Record, Learning, Relaxation etc. - Tagged by type, such as Browser, Calendar, Maps, Dictionary and so forth. Narrow down the necessary launchers and find out right away. Using Filter example : - Show apps, contacts and bookmarks only on the day of the week to use. ex. Display apps to be used during commuting or going to school. (Transit information, News, Weather forecast, Music, etc.) Please read before downloading. --- - This application launches other applications by using the URL scheme. So please understand beforehand that it may become unusable due to changes of URL scheme or iOS specification etc. - Several launchers are registered as initial database in this application, but it does not guarantee the operation. - You can add a launcher by registering the URL scheme you have examined by yourself. But, there is no function to check the URL scheme in this application. - This application displays advertisements. ( Advertisements can be removed by In-App Purchase. ) - Up to one Filter function can be set for each launcher. ( Setting multiple Filter functions to one launcher needs In-App Purchase. ) - If you restore the backup data on a different device, the music type launcher will need to reselect the song because the ID that identifies the song will differ for each device depending on the specifications of iOS or iPad OS.

About

Controlax

Transform your iOS device into a powerful computer remote. Control your PC or Mac with custom shortcuts, a virtual trackpad, and keyboard functionality. Manage apps, files, and system functions from a distance.

Highlights
  • Customizable app, file, and website shortcuts
  • Remote mouse and keyboard control
  • Virtual trackpad with familiar gestures
  • Remote shutdown and system control
  • Dual-channel connection for stability
  • Internet-based remote control from anywhere
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Have you ever thought about controlling the PC & Mac through the iPhone? Apps custom control, keyboard shortcuts mouse & keyboard, remote shutdown, or customize what you use most. With Controlax, your iOS device will turn into a computer's powerful Touch Bar in 1 step in 1 second. Controlax takes all: •1sec Connect & Auto-Detect: We tried our best to simplify the connection between your iPhone and computer. And the best way to do it is to let your iPhone find your computer automatically. •Revolution update: You can customize what you use most now. You can create shortcuts about apps, files, folders, websites, keyboard shortcuts, and more with your imagination. •Touch Bar also Remote Control A productive controller when near to computer, and a remote controller when far away Mac. Remote shutdown, apps switching, windows switching, windows maximization, lock the screen, screenshot with one button. •Remote mouse & keyboard Tap it. Slide it. Drag it. The iPhone becomes your best trackpad of the computer now. Familiar gestures make movement natural and intuitive •Number Pad Your efficiency can be improved by 300% when you using Excel, Numbers, and calculator •Extremely Stable with Dual-Channel Technology: Exclusive Dual-Channel(internet and LAN) technology makes the connection extremely stable. •Distance-limitless Controlling: The Internet-Connection-Mode enables Controlax to remote control smoothly from every signal corner of the world, without any space and distance's restriction. System Requirements: -iOS 8 or later -MacOS 10.10 or later -Windows 7 or later

Screenshots

Launcher Tag+4 screens
Controlax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Controlax at none against Launcher Tag+'s 2. Controlax also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Launcher Tag+'s advantage is review sentiment (45% vs 20%) and ratings volume (24 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Launcher Tag+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Controlax asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Launcher Tag+ against 4.6 for Controlax. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Launcher Tag+'s written reviews are positive against 20% of Controlax's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Launcher Tag+ ships an update every 2 months, Controlax every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Launcher Tag+ versus Controlax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLauncher Tag+Controlax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (24 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAKESHI ONOGuangzhou Wayhold Information Technology Co. ,Ltd

Customer experience

Launcher Tag+

All ratings24 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative36.4%

Controlax

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Launcher Tag+

One-time2
  • Multiple Filter and Backup$1.99
  • Pro (Widgets) & Remove Ads$3.99
None

Controlax

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Launcher Tag+ free?
Launcher Tag+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Controlax free?
Controlax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Launcher Tag+ or Controlax?
Controlax is rated higher. Launcher Tag+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Controlax averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Launcher Tag+ or Controlax have ads?
Launcher Tag+ shows ads; Controlax does not.
Which is updated more often, Launcher Tag+ or Controlax?
Launcher Tag+ ships an update every 2 months, and Controlax every 6 weeks. Most recently, Launcher Tag+ was updated on October 6, 2026 and Controlax on October 1, 2026.

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