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24 alternatives to LockLaunch (The first lockscreen & launcher combination)

Unlock, found, and open any app using just one swipe motion

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. LockLaunch (The first lockscreen & launcher combination) launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Lockscreen Shortcuts▲10

   Launch your favourite apps from the Lock-screen.

   2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Lock Launcher▲21

   Launch anything from iOS lock screen.

   2022 · locklauncher.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   App Lock by Lilucat▲151

   Hide apps and lock videos & photos

   2024 · lilucat.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Super App Lock▲162

   Lock & hide apps, protect privacy, screen time control

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   AnyWidget▲68

   App Launcher, customize your Lock Screen on iPhone

   2022 · deltalab.top · its alternatives →

6. 6
   SpaceLauncher for Mac▲178

   Hold spacebar while pressing a key to launch/switch apps

   2017 · spacelauncherapp.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Fitlock▲236

   Earn screen time by completing daily health/fitness goals

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Launchify▲78

   Siri like app shortcuts for the lock screen & navigation bar

   2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   AppLocker▲115

   Password protect individual apps on your Mac

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Near Lock 4.0▲141

    The best Mac lock/unlock app with impressive new features

    2017 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Shortcuts Widget - Open apps from your lock screen in iOS▲5

    Open apps quickly using widgets or 3D Touch

    2016 · andrewbfang.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Uplify for iOS▲116

    Launch your apps from the lock screen or notification center

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Smile App Launcher▲143

    A free minimal iOS launcher app widget

    2024 · smileapplauncher.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    one elsewhere▲118

    Don’t touch. Stay focused.

    Jan 2026 · oneelsewhere.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Focus Lock▲56

    Create static notes on the wallpaper as reminders

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Lockscreen Tasks▲123

    See your tasks list on your lock screen

    2021 · figma.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Edlock▲72

    Hijack your most addictive apps to help you learn

    2019 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    ToDo Launcher▲89

    Boost productivity with a task-focused app launcher

    2024 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

19. 19SU
    StepLock – Unlock Android apps by walking▲22

    2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Launcher▲89

    Launch your favorite apps from the iOS 8 notification center

    2014 · cromulentlabs.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Swivel for Android▲77

    App-specific screen orientation lock

    2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    LockLauncher: Lock Screen Widgets▲2

    Launch apps from your Lock Screen

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Actuflow - Android▲77

    Makes your device usage meaningful

    2020 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    1Block▲64

    Highly customizable app blocking and app timer for Android

    2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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