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24 alternatives to App Shortcuts

A Simple App Launcher for Fire TV

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. App Shortcuts launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Launchapp▲66

   Minimalist and efficient floating app launcher for Android

   2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Magic Launcher▲89

   Launch anything instantly from the Today Widget

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   BuildFire▲111

   Build amazing mobile apps in minutes.

   2015 · buildfire.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Launcher▲89

   Launch your favorite apps from the iOS 8 notification center

   2014 · cromulentlabs.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Lite: App Launcher▲278

   A minimal app launcher for your iPhone.

   2024 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   FireStop▲79

   iPad app for firefighters to make faster decisions

   2014 · firestopapp.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Testfire▲103

   Get screen video and app logs with every bug on iOS/Android

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Smile App Launcher▲143

   A free minimal iOS launcher app widget

   2024 · smileapplauncher.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   LaunchCode 2.0▲82

   Launch apps & shortcuts with 3D touch

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Launchify▲78

    Siri like app shortcuts for the lock screen & navigation bar

    2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Nanito - Minimalist Launcher▲146

    Minimal Android launcher that helps you reduce screen time

    2024 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Apptivate▲126

    Launch Mac apps with custom keyboard shortcuts

    2016 · apptivateapp.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Homescreen Homie▲130

    Turn yourself into an app on your friend's phone

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Arrow Launcher▲7

    The simple and personal launcher for Android

    2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Quickly▲2

    Unique and free app launcher for quick apps and calls

    2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Luna Launcher▲69

    A home screen for kids, a parental control tools for parents

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    One App for Android▲87

    Read Product Hunt, HN, DN, Reddit, Medium on Android

    2014 · one.hackplan.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Apptous▲79

    About.me for mobile apps. Quickly Launch A Free App Site!

    2014 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    KeyRocket▲99

    Become a Shortcut Expert within weeks

    2014 · veodin.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Taplytics TV App Testing▲79

    A/B Testing for Apple tvOS, Android TV and Fire TV apps

    2017 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Buzz Launcher▲54

    Share and enjoy homescreens from all over the world

    2014 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    LaunchRock▲91

    Start now and launch your page in minutes

    2014 · launchrock.co · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Shortcut App - Action Launcher▲2

    Fast Access to Your Favorite Apps, Tools & Websites

    Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Fireside▲69

    The First SmartFrame For Your Pictures & Videos (pre-launch)

    2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →