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24 alternatives to Lockscreen Shortcuts

Launch your favourite apps from the Lock-screen.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Lockscreen Shortcuts launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Lockscreen Tasks▲123

   See your tasks list on your lock screen

   2021 · figma.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Shortcuts for iOS▲147

   Use 3D Touch to open up apps

   2016 · andrewbfang.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Launchify▲78

   Siri like app shortcuts for the lock screen & navigation bar

   2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Uplify for iOS▲116

   Launch your apps from the lock screen or notification center

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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

   Open apps quickly using widgets or 3D Touch

   2016 · andrewbfang.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Apptivate▲126

   Launch Mac apps with custom keyboard shortcuts

   2016 · apptivateapp.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Lock Launcher▲21

   Launch anything from iOS lock screen.

   2022 · locklauncher.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   LockLaunch (The first lockscreen & launcher combination)▲3

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

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   AppLocker▲115

   Password protect individual apps on your Mac

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Window Focus▲134

    Highlight active apps & dim your screen

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    App Lock by Lilucat▲151

    Hide apps and lock videos & photos

    2024 · lilucat.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    AnyWidget▲68

    App Launcher, customize your Lock Screen on iPhone

    2022 · deltalab.top · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Screen Commander▲96

    Blank your screens at the click of your mouse.

    2017 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Homescreen▲245

    A tool for sharing your home screen and discovering apps

    2014 · comingsoon.markmonitor.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Shortcut Practice▲135

    Master keyboard shortcuts of your favourite websites & apps

    2022 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Quicky▲168

    Bookmark your favorite apps with magical 3D Touch 👉📱

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Launcher▲89

    Launch your favorite apps from the iOS 8 notification center

    2014 · cromulentlabs.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    LaunchCode 2.0▲82

    Launch apps & shortcuts with 3D touch

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Sesame Lock Screen▲3

    A list view of your favorite apps on the lock screen.

    2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    TermHere▲147

    “Open Terminal Here” shortcut for Finder

    2016 · hashbang.productions · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Tweety▲117

    Check your Twitter timeline from your iOS lock screen

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Agent Lock▲93

    Customize your boring screen lock

    2024 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    LaunchPalette▲80

    Switch between apps and windows with keyboard shortcuts

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    KeyRocket▲99

    Become a Shortcut Expert within weeks

    2014 · veodin.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 →