Comparison

Apps Launcher vs Oblivion Launcher

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

Head to head
About

Apps Launcher

This utility app allows users to quickly launch other applications by using their unique App IDs. It provides a straightforward method to access installed apps directly from a list, streamlining navigation.

Highlights
  • Launch apps via App ID
  • Streamlined app access
  • Simple interface
  • Direct app navigation
Features
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Simple App Launcher by using only AppID How to check AppID 1. Go to the Apple App Store page. 2. Search for your app and go to the app page. 3. The Apple App Store URL uses the following format: http://apps.apple.com/<country>/app/<app–name>/id<store-ID>

About

Oblivion Launcher

Features
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HOW TO USE OBLIVION: 1) Create a gesture. 2) Associate an action. 3) Draw the gesture — and an app or shortcut will be launched. A Home Screen should be a launchpad, not a billboard. Yet every extra icon, badge, and widget competes for your attention the moment you unlock your phone. Research on cognitive load shows that even brief visual clutter can nudge you into unplanned scrolling and task-switching. Oblivion pares the surface down to three essentials: time, theme, and the gestures you actually use. By replacing rows of apps with a near-black canvas and muscle-memory strokes, it lets you act first and notice less. That quiet space pays off in everyday focus. Instead of scanning pages or pulling down Search, you draw the letter “M” and Music starts; sketch a tiny arc and a Shortcut turns on Do Not Disturb. Because the launcher hides until you call it up—your regular Home Screen stays intact while your fast lane stays friction-free. If you’ve ever unlocked your phone for one task and found yourself lost in notifications minutes later, a minimalist command layer isn’t a luxury; it’s a boundary. Oblivion gives you the speed you want and the silence you need, so every swipe starts with intent and ends exactly where you meant to go. *ACCESS TO OBLIVION LAUNCHER REQUIRES A PAID SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: https://www.oblivion-app.com/terms PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.oblivion-app.com/privacy

Screenshots

Apps Launcher1 screens
Oblivion Launcher3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apps Launcher at none against Oblivion Launcher's 3. Apps Launcher also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Oblivion Launcher's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Oblivion Launcher sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Apps Launcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apps Launcher ships an update every 2 weeks, Oblivion Launcher every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Apps Launcher versus Oblivion Launcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApps LauncherOblivion Launcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.7.10 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHideaki UchikoshiBrunology

In-app purchases

None

Apps Launcher

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Oblivion Launcher

Subscriptions2
  • Oblivion Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Oblivion Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Apps Launcher free?
Apps Launcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oblivion Launcher free?
Oblivion Launcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Apps Launcher or Oblivion Launcher have ads?
Apps Launcher shows ads; Oblivion Launcher does not.
Which is updated more often, Apps Launcher or Oblivion Launcher?
Apps Launcher ships an update every 2 weeks, and Oblivion Launcher every 3 months. Most recently, Apps Launcher was updated on October 30, 2026 and Oblivion Launcher on November 10, 2026.

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