# LaunchDock vs Glimpsy

The clearest difference is price: Glimpsy at Free against LaunchDock's $1.99. LaunchDock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Glimpsy is free to download; LaunchDock costs $1.99 up front. Glimpsy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LaunchDock asks for nothing beyond the download.

LaunchDock ships an update every 6 days, Glimpsy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LaunchDock | Glimpsy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimpsy-smart-complications/id6754566832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **13** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 96.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SNEH NILESH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642734403) | [Hans-Juergen Richstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/412719737) |

## What reviewers say

### LaunchDock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchdock-activity-launcher/id1658529341)

Quickly access your most-used apps, websites, contacts, and shortcuts from anywhere. Create custom action groups for different contexts and switch between them seamlessly. Automate actions by linking groups to Focus Modes.

**Highlights:** Launch apps, websites, and shortcuts, Message favorite contacts instantly, Create custom action groups, Switch between groups with Presets, Link Presets to Focus Modes, Access from Dynamic Island

**In-app purchases:** none


### Glimpsy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimpsy-smart-complications/id6754566832)

This app offers a smart battery complication for Apple Watch that intelligently hides the battery indicator until it drops below a custom threshold. It also allows combining date and battery information into a single slot, saving space on data-rich watch faces. Users can customize the appearance to match their watch face.

**Highlights:** Smart visibility for battery indicator, Customizable battery threshold, Combined date and battery complication, Style editor for font and color customization, Universal complication family support, iPhone companion app for settings management

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent License | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LaunchDock free?

LaunchDock costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Glimpsy free?

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

### Do LaunchDock or Glimpsy have ads?

Neither LaunchDock nor Glimpsy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LaunchDock or Glimpsy?

LaunchDock ships an update every 6 days, and Glimpsy every 2 weeks. Most recently, LaunchDock was updated on October 28, 2026 and Glimpsy on October 30, 2026.

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