Comparison

Universal Launcher vs ShakenIt

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Sync custom desktop shortcuts
  • Lock screen widget access
  • Fast shortcut search
  • Minimalist interface
  • Cross-device task continuity
  • Mobile shortcut execution
Features
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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!

About

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!

Screenshots

Universal Launcher3 screens
ShakenIt3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Universal Launcher versus ShakenIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal LauncherShakenIt
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgency Enterprise, LLCGautam Prothia

In-app purchases

None

Universal Launcher

No in-app purchases

None

ShakenIt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal Launcher free?
Universal Launcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShakenIt free?
ShakenIt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal Launcher or ShakenIt have ads?
Neither Universal Launcher nor ShakenIt shows ads.

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