AppStack vs HourFrame
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
AppStack
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Your home screen should be a gallery, not a grid of distractions. App Stack turns your widgets into photo launchers. Each one displays a picture you have chosen ā tap it to reveal the apps underneath and open them instantly. When you are not using them, they stay hidden behind your favourite photos. No more unlocking your phone and getting pulled into apps you did not mean to open. App Stack lets you launch with intention, not impulse. How it works: - Create a stack and give it a name ā Social, Work, Shopping, whatever suits you - Add the apps you use together and pick photos that match - Place the widget on your home screen - Your photo rotates daily; tap the widget to reveal your apps and launch them It works with virtually every app on your phone. In the rare case an app needs a little help, App Stack walks you through a quick one-time setup. Why App Stack: - Daily photo rotation keeps your home screen fresh - Multiple stacks for different parts of your life - Clean, lightweight design with no ads or tracking - No account required ā all photos stay on your device - Works with virtually any app Free: 2 stacks, 3 photos, 8 apps per stack. Pro: Up to 1,000 stacks, 100 photos, and unlimited apps per stack. Declutter your home screen. Use your phone on your terms. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appstack-schemes.app-stack.workers.dev/privacy
HourFrame
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HourFrame transforms your iPad or iPhone into a beautiful desktop clock with stunning landscapes, weather information and elegant clock designs. Designed for desks, nightstands, offices and living rooms, HourFrame combines a modern digital clock with beautiful backgrounds that make your device both useful and decorative. FEATURES ⢠Beautiful fullscreen clock ⢠Stunning landscape gallery ⢠Use your own personal photos ⢠Live weather information ⢠Moon phase display ⢠Automatic location detection ⢠Multiple clock styles ⢠Multiple panel styles ⢠12-hour and 24-hour formats ⢠Optional seconds display ⢠Slideshow mode ⢠Landscape and portrait support ⢠Multiple language support HOURFRAME PRO Unlock premium features including: ⢠Personal photo gallery ⢠Premium landscape collection ⢠Additional customization options Your selected photos always stay on your device and are never uploaded to our servers. Designed to be simple, elegant and distraction-free.
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Verdict
AppStack and HourFrame are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. AppStack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HourFrame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | AppStack | HourFrame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jean-Marc Lai | serkan birinci |
In-app purchases
AppStack
- App Stack Pro$2.99
HourFrame
- HourFrame Pro$0.99









