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24 alternatives to Uplify for iOS

Launch your apps from the lock screen or notification center

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Uplify for iOS launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Launcher▲89

   Launch your favorite apps from the iOS 8 notification center

   2014 · cromulentlabs.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Magic Launcher▲89

   Launch anything instantly from the Today Widget

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Launch Center Pro 2.5▲144

   Shortcuts to over 100k apps & actions in Notification Center

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Lockscreen Shortcuts▲10

   Launch your favourite apps from the Lock-screen.

   2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Launchify▲78

   Siri like app shortcuts for the lock screen & navigation bar

   2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   LiveUseful▲190

   Make your iOS lock screen useful

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Contact Center▲86

   Launchpad for starting conversations on iOS

   2014 · contrast.co · its alternatives →

8. 8
   AppStarter.io▲285

   Build native iOS prototypes online.

   2015 · jyx.uk.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   AnyWidget▲68

   App Launcher, customize your Lock Screen on iPhone

   2022 · deltalab.top · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Tweety▲117

    Check your Twitter timeline from your iOS lock screen

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    LaunchCode 2.0▲82

    Launch apps & shortcuts with 3D touch

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Shortcuts for iOS▲147

    Use 3D Touch to open up apps

    2016 · andrewbfang.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Beacon▲204

    Signal your availability and hang with friends

    2017 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    LaunchPad▲60

    Update your apps in real-time, anytime

    2013 · launchpad.io · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Appew▲105

    Start a conversation around your app

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Launcher▲140

    Launcher app rejected by Apple is now back and updated

    2015 · cromulentlabs.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Push▲86

    Notifications made for you.

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Echo Lockscreen▲59

    Priority inbox for your notifications

    2014 · echolocker.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Lock Launcher▲21

    Launch anything from iOS lock screen.

    2022 · locklauncher.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Calendarly▲134

    Turn your calendar into a live Lock Screen wallpaper

    Feb 2026 · getcalendarly.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Any Text▲88

    Put any text on your iPhone's lock screen

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Rollout▲132

    Fix or prevent critical bugs while your app is live.

    2014 · cloudbees.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Cloak: Hide Apps▲93

    Hide apps on your iPhone & iPad

    2022 · getcape.app · its alternatives →

24. 24
    LaunchCode App▲64

    Launch apps and actions with gestures

    2015 · intelligentappsinc.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 →