# Launcher with Multiple Widgets vs Shortcuts (Quick Open)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Launcher with Multiple Widgets at 73% against Shortcuts (Quick Open)'s 16%. Launcher with Multiple Widgets also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9). Shortcuts (Quick Open)'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Launcher with Multiple Widgets sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Shortcuts (Quick Open) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Launcher with Multiple Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.4K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Launcher with Multiple Widgets's written reviews are positive against 16% of Shortcuts (Quick Open)'s.

Launcher with Multiple Widgets ships an update every 2 months, Shortcuts (Quick Open) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Launcher with Multiple Widgets | Shortcuts (Quick Open) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launcher-with-multiple-widgets/id905099592/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuts-quick-open/id1071033222/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 15.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cromulent Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/769433054) | [Andrew Fang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037394382) |

## What reviewers say

### Launcher with Multiple Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launcher-with-multiple-widgets/id905099592)

This app allows extensive customization of your iPhone and iPad home and lock screens with powerful widgets. Access contacts, websites, apps, and perform actions with a single tap. Premium features offer dynamic icon changes, advanced organization, and unlimited widget creation.

**Highlights:** Customizable home and lock screen widgets, One-tap app launching, Contact shortcuts (call, message, email), Website and location shortcuts, Shortcut app integration, Dynamic widget icons (premium), Folders for organization (premium)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Launcher Premium Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Launcher Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Buy Greg a Song | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Multiple Widgets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Multiple Widgets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version Discounted | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Greg a Beer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Greg Lunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version | $14.99 | one-time |
| Launcher Premium Onetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Shortcuts (Quick Open)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcuts-quick-open/id1071033222)

Access your most used applications instantly from various convenient locations. Launch apps directly from your lock screen, a dedicated widget, or through a long-press on their icons. Supports a wide range of system and third-party applications for rapid access.

**Highlights:** Launch apps from lock screen, Today View widget shortcuts, Haptic touch app icon shortcuts, System app shortcuts, Third-party app shortcuts, Quick call to contacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works great
- 💡 Useful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Requires payment for basic features
- 👎 Confusing and not intuitive
- 💸 Waste of money
- 🤔 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with latest iOS version
- Google Maps shortcut keeps crashing
- Can't add shortcuts to home screen

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create custom app shortcuts
- Improve instructions and tutorials
- Integrate with more third-party apps
- Allow adding widgets to home screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Launcher with Multiple Widgets free?

Launcher with Multiple Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shortcuts (Quick Open) free?

Shortcuts (Quick Open) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Launcher with Multiple Widgets or Shortcuts (Quick Open)?

Launcher with Multiple Widgets is rated higher. Launcher with Multiple Widgets averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Shortcuts (Quick Open) averages 3.9 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Launcher with Multiple Widgets or Shortcuts (Quick Open) have ads?

Neither Launcher with Multiple Widgets nor Shortcuts (Quick Open) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Launcher with Multiple Widgets or Shortcuts (Quick Open)?

Launcher with Multiple Widgets ships an update every 2 months, and Shortcuts (Quick Open) every 4 months. Most recently, Launcher with Multiple Widgets was updated on September 24, 2026 and Shortcuts (Quick Open) on September 21, 2026.

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