# Launch Pad vs Oshi Island

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Launch Pad | Oshi Island |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Launch networks australia pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490066931) | [Ryo Tsudukihashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320583602) |

## What reviewers say

### Launch Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launch-pad/id1491663891)

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.

**Highlights:** Artist profiles, Set times, Offline reminders, Festival maps, Offline friend chat, Friend location sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Oshi Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oshi-island-pixel-art-widget/id6751716346)

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.

**Highlights:** Pixel Art Editor, Photo to Pixel Art conversion, Animation Creator, Live Activity Display, Custom Dialogues, Share creations via AirDrop

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Oshi Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Launch Pad free?

Launch Pad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Oshi Island free?

Oshi Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Launch Pad or Oshi Island have ads?

Oshi Island shows ads; Launch Pad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Launch Pad or Oshi Island?

Launch Pad ships an update every 5 days, and Oshi Island every 3 days. Most recently, Launch Pad was updated on October 12, 2026 and Oshi Island on October 30, 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.*