# MinimalLauncher vs BootWatch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BootWatch at none against MinimalLauncher's 4. BootWatch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MinimalLauncher sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. BootWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | MinimalLauncher | BootWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimallauncher/id1501076764/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akihiro Usui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387267485) | [MAX BRENT HANCOCK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895297807) |

## What reviewers say

### MinimalLauncher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimallauncher/id1501076764)

This app offers a streamlined way to launch applications by displaying only their names, eliminating the need for icon grids and scrolling. It allows for extensive customization of app name appearance and offers advanced features like clipboard integration and URL scheme support.

**Highlights:** App names displayed instead of icons, Customizable app name colors, Insert line breaks and separators, Clipboard content display and URL setting, Change app icons, Home widget support, URL scheme support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snack-Sized Tip | $0.49 | one-time |
| Restriction Removal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee-Sized Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lunch-Sized Tip | $3.99 | one-time |


### BootWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bootwatch/id6763401488)

This app helps residents in Rexburg avoid parking tickets and boots by crowdsourcing real-time information on boot-truck sightings and parking rules for apartment complexes. Users can view a community map, read a feed of recent reports, and submit their own sightings to help others. It also includes a timer feature to remind users of parking time limits.

**Highlights:** Community parking map, Real-time boot-truck sightings, Visitor parking rules, Parking timer, Anonymous reporting, Community feed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MinimalLauncher free?

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

### Is BootWatch free?

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

### Do MinimalLauncher or BootWatch have ads?

MinimalLauncher shows ads; BootWatch does not.

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