# Launcher Tag+ vs Ikes

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Launcher Tag+ | Ikes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launcher-tag-plus/id1143375149/reviews) | **[4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikes-idea-notes/id1515855107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAKESHI ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/665524514) | [INCREDIBLE FOX, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515855106) |

## What reviewers say

### Launcher Tag+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launcher-tag-plus/id1143375149)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiple Filter and Backup | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro (Widgets) & Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Ikes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikes-idea-notes/id1515855107)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ikes PREMIUM | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
