Apps Launcher vs Hearthwave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Apps Launcher
Read full descriptionHide full description
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＞
Hearthwave
Read full descriptionHide full description
Hearthwave brings calm into your space with warm, cozy ambient scenes and gentle soundscapes. No accounts, no ads - just peaceful moments. Choose from softly lit cabins, rainy nights, quiet forests, and more. Each scene blends a calming visual with subtle, immersive audio designed to help you unwind, focus, or drift into rest. Features • Curated ambient scenes • Soft, high-quality looping audio • Minimal, calming design • Works offline • No ads, no sign-in required Create a small sanctuary whenever you need a breath of quiet.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Hearthwave at none against Apps Launcher's shown. Apps Launcher's advantage is iOS requirement (16.7.10 vs 18.2). On price, 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 | Apps Launcher | Hearthwave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.7.10 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hideaki Uchikoshi | Story Bloom, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Apps Launcher
No in-app purchases
Hearthwave
No in-app purchases
