Comparison

Launcher Tag+ vs Ikes

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

Ikes

Capture and organize text or image ideas with a dynamic feed. Intelligent search and discovery help you find inspiration and make unexpected connections. Syncs seamlessly across devices and prioritizes your privacy.

Highlights
  • Quick capture for text and images
  • Dynamic Idea Feed for discovery
  • Tag, source, and color organization
  • Intelligent search by meaning
  • Automatic idea discovery
  • Shuffle for serendipity
  • iCloud sync across devices
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Ikes is not your ordinary note app. It's built for capturing ideas and finding them again — fast. Got an idea? Read a great quote? Snapped a page from a book? Just throw it all into Ikes. Text, images, and links drop into a single feed, and you add tags, sources, and sparkles to whatever matters. Later, filters and search bring anything back in seconds. Now with a new unified export: send your whole library — or just the ideas matching your current filter — out as TXT, CSV, TSV, JSON, or YAML. JSON and YAML are designed for AI and RAG workflows, ready to drop straight into your pipeline. - Save text, images, and links instantly, with tags, sources, and sparkles. - Works inside Safari, X/Twitter, book readers, and other apps via the share extension. - Filter bar, tag/source browsers, and full-text search surface what you need. - Shuffle and random idea views bring forgotten ideas back to the top. - iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac — included for free. - Place your favorite quotes on your Home Screen with widgets. [ Premium features ] - Intelligent Search — semantic search across your entire idea feed. - Intelligent Discovery — surface related ideas you had forgotten. - Unified Export to TXT / CSV / TSV / JSON / YAML (Export All or Export Filtered). - Text recognition (OCR) on captured images — perfect for reading physical books. - Filter which ideas appear in widgets. - Custom color schemes and app icons. [ Ikes at a glance ] - Free iCloud sync - Text, images, and links with tags, sources, and sparkles - Share extension for 3rd-party apps - Filter bar + tag cloud - Shuffle / random view - Home Screen widgets - Dark mode - Universal: iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Screenshots

Launcher Tag+4 screens
Ikes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ikes at 93% against Launcher Tag+'s 45%. Ikes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Launcher Tag+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Ikes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ikes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Launcher Tag+'s written reviews are positive against 93% of Ikes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Launcher Tag+ ships an update every 2 months, Ikes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Launcher Tag+ versus Ikes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLauncher Tag+Ikes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (24 ratings)4.7 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2430 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB284 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAKESHI ONOINCREDIBLE FOX, Inc.

Customer experience

Launcher Tag+

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

Ikes

All ratings31 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Launcher Tag+

One-time2
  • Multiple Filter and Backup$1.99
  • Pro (Widgets) & Remove Ads$3.99
1 purchases

Ikes

One-time1
  • Ikes PREMIUM$9.99

Questions

Is Launcher Tag+ free?
Launcher Tag+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ikes free?
Ikes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Launcher Tag+ or Ikes?
Ikes is rated higher. Launcher Tag+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Ikes averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.
Do Launcher Tag+ or Ikes have ads?
Launcher Tag+ shows ads; Ikes does not.
Which is updated more often, Launcher Tag+ or Ikes?
Launcher Tag+ ships an update every 2 months, and Ikes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Launcher Tag+ was updated on June 5, 2026 and Ikes on September 8, 2026.

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