Launch Pad vs Oshi Island
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Launch Pad
Plan your festival experience with this app. Discover artist profiles, set times, and set reminders for your favorite acts. Connect with friends offline, view maps, and see who's attending.
- Artist profiles
- Set times
- Offline reminders
- Festival maps
- Offline friend chat
- Friend location sharing
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Launch Pad features everything you need to know about your favourite festivals including: - Artist profiles - Set times - Reminders for your favourite acts (even if you have no internet) - Maps - Chat with your friends offline - See which of your Facebook friends are coming and where they are in the festival (if they share their location with you)
Oshi Island
Create and display custom pixel art characters on your iPhone screen. Bring your favorite idols, anime characters, or VTubers to life with animation and custom dialogues, visible through Live Activities.
- Pixel Art Editor
- Photo to Pixel Art conversion
- Animation Creator
- Live Activity Display
- Custom Dialogues
- Share creations via AirDrop
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Oshi Island brings your favorite character to life on your iPhone screen! Create adorable pixel art of your "oshi" (favorite idol, anime character, or VTuber) and keep them always visible on your screen. KEY FEATURES - Pixel Art Editor: Draw cute pixel art characters with an intuitive touch interface - Photo to Pixel Art: Automatically convert any photo into retro pixel art - Animation Creator: Add movement to your characters with simple frame-by-frame animation - Live Activity Display: Show your creation with Live Activities - Custom Dialogues: Add messages from your favorite character - Share via AirDrop: Send your pixel art creations to friends - Place two oshi on the left and right of the Dynamic Island (Super Oshi Plan) - Automatic iCloud backup of your oshi (Super Oshi Plan) - Change the Home Screen app icon, choosing from 10 designs (Super Oshi Plan) - Change the app's look: Member Color, Volleyball Court and more (Super Oshi Plan) PERFECT FOR - K-pop, J-pop, and idol fans who want their bias always with them - Anime and VTuber enthusiasts - Pixel art and retro gaming lovers - Anyone who wants to customize their iPhone in a fun, unique way - Creative souls who enjoy drawing and digital art HOW TO USE 1. Create pixel art in the editor (or convert from a photo) 2. Add animation frames to bring your character to life 3. Tap "Set to Live Activity" 4. Your oshi is now always with you! Transform your iPhone into a canvas for your fandom. With Oshi Island, your favorite character is just a glance away, cheering you on throughout your day! Available on iPhone 14 Pro and later with Live Activities support. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION - Super Oshi Plan (Weekly): Auto-renews weekly - Lifetime Plan: One-time purchase for permanent access - You can cancel your subscription at any time Terms of Use: https://tsuzukit.com/oshiisland/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://tsuzukit.com/oshiisland/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Launch Pad at 100% against Oshi Island's 40%. Launch Pad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Oshi Island sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Launch Pad asks for nothing beyond the download.
Launch Pad ships an update every 5 days, Oshi Island every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Launch Pad | Oshi Island |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews โ better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free โ better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Launch networks australia pty ltd | Ryo Tsudukihashi |
Customer experience
Launch Pad
Oshi Island
In-app purchases
Launch Pad
No in-app purchases
Oshi Island
- Super Oshi Plan$1.997 Days
- Lifetime Premium$19.99
Questions
Is Launch Pad free?
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Do Launch Pad or Oshi Island have ads?
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