# Apps Launcher vs Hearthwave

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Apps Launcher | Hearthwave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.7.10** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hideaki Uchikoshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559575002) | [Story Bloom, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858396552) |

## What reviewers say

### Apps Launcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-launcher/id6739601593)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hearthwave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthwave/id6756504669)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apps Launcher free?

Apps Launcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hearthwave free?

Hearthwave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Apps Launcher or Hearthwave have ads?

Apps Launcher shows ads; Hearthwave does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*