Universal Launcher vs ShakenIt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal Launcher
This app brings a command-line interface and custom shortcuts to your iOS device, mirroring the desktop experience. Access your digital world and boost productivity on the go with a minimalist design and seamless cross-device continuity.
- Sync custom desktop shortcuts
- Lock screen widget access
- Fast shortcut search
- Minimalist interface
- Cross-device task continuity
- Mobile shortcut execution
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Unleash the power of your desktop Universal Launcher experience on your iOS device. This sleek, efficient app brings the familiar command-line interface to your fingertips, anywhere you go. ## Key Features: - **Seamless Sync**: Access all your custom shortcuts from desktop, now on mobile - **UL Widget**: Open Universal Launcher from your lock screen with a single tap - **Lightning-Fast Execution**: Start typing and instantly find the shortcut you need - **Minimalist Design**: Clean, distraction-free interface that mirrors the desktop experience - **Cross-Device Continuity**: Begin a task on desktop, continue on mobile without missing a beat - **Productivity on the Go**: Run powerful shortcuts even when away from your computer ## Perfect for: - Anyone looking to boost productivity across all their devices Experience the freedom of controlling your digital world from your iOS device. Download Universal Launcher iOS and carry your command center in your pocket!
ShakenIt
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Effortless Convenience with ShakenIt! Simplify tasks on your device with a simple shake. Make calls, send texts, emails, and more with just a quick shake of your phone - all in an instant! With ShakenIt's intelligent sensors, effortlessly execute your custom shortcuts! Utilizing your device's accelerometer and gyroscope, ShakenIt detects your phone's movements and triggers pre-configured shortcuts, making calling, texting, and more a breeze! ShakenIt supports shortcuts including - Calling - Texting - Sending Emails - Visiting Websites Set up shortcuts in a snap by tapping the edit button and selecting your preferred options. Once configured, just shake your phone in the specified direction for quick and easy access to your shortcuts! The info button on the main screen guides you to a tutorial that helps you learn how to shake the phone in certain directions!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ShakenIt at 13.0 against Universal Launcher's 15.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Universal Launcher | ShakenIt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Agency Enterprise, LLC | Gautam Prothia |
In-app purchases
Universal Launcher
No in-app purchases
ShakenIt
No in-app purchases









