Forge vs Smile App Launcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Forge
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Forge is a virtual collaboration application to help unearth strategic conversations for organizations looking at reinventing their business models without disrupting their business operations. Key aspects to the app are: - Inspire, share insight into how customers and technology is changing - Show, how global pioneers and the Foundry are transforming - Do, spark idea and turn them to reality through our Value Hacking process which creates flow - Connect, your networks across your organization and beyond your walls to create better outcomes together
Smile App Launcher
This app offers a minimalistic launcher widget designed to declutter your smartphone screen and reduce distractions. It provides quick access to essential applications through a clean interface, helping you focus on what matters and enhance your digital wellbeing.
- Clean, no distraction interface
- Quick access to essential apps
- Customizable widget layout
- 5 Widgets
- Boost productivity
- Enhance digital wellbeing
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Simplify with a dumb phone Tired of cluttered screens and endless distractions? Smile turns your iPhone into a minimal dumb phone: a clean home screen with only the apps you need, launched from widgets you design yourself. Key features - Clean, distraction-free interface - Quick access to your essential apps - Customizable widget layout, fonts and colors - 12 widget types, including Weather, Calendar and Clock - Steps widget: today's step count from Apple Health, read-only, never leaves your phone - Transparent widget mode - Extra-large widgets on iOS 27 and later - Available in 47 languages Why Smile? - Boost productivity: focus on what matters by reducing visual noise. - Improve digital wellbeing: less screen time, more real life. - Simplify your device: a streamlined, friendly interface. - Community-driven: your feedback shapes every update. Join the Discord. Perfect for minimalists, productivity enthusiasts, digital detox seekers, and anyone who wants a simpler phone. Our promise We keep things simple, including our business model. All core dumb phone features stay free. Premium is an optional in-app purchase that unlocks more widgets and supports development. Questions or ideas? Visit https://smileapplauncher.com/support Terms of Use (EULA): https://smileapplauncher.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://smileapplauncher.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forge at none against Smile App Launcher's 3. Forge also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Smile App Launcher sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Forge asks for nothing beyond the download.
Forge ships an update every 3 weeks, Smile App Launcher every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forge | Smile App Launcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (365 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 365 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Datacom | Eggvelop Aps |
Bugs and requests
Forge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Smile App Launcher
Reported bugs
3 issues- Phone app shortcut not working
- Some apps not available in the list
- Widget disappearing after iOS update
Requested features
5 requests- More widget pages/slots
- Ability to hide widget name
- Support for iPad
- More font options
- Spacer widgets for layout customization
In-app purchases
Forge
No in-app purchases
Smile App Launcher
- Smile Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
- Smile Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Smile Lifetime$23.99
Questions
Is Forge free?
Is Smile App Launcher free?
Do Forge or Smile App Launcher have ads?
Which is updated more often, Forge or Smile App Launcher?
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