Swift Launcher 1.1.0.7
Nonetheless, there are some dedicated apps that are meant to facilitate the access to these utilities and settings, with Swift Launcher being one of the more innovative tools of its kind.
Well designed and practical front-end
This application received a pretty cool looking GUI, with smooth graphics all around and a convenient placement of the functions and commands, which makes it a breeze to work with.
Browsing the menus and various sections of the utility has a fluent feel to it, so you can move freely among the many apps and system settings listed inside Swift Launcher.
A letdown form the visual perspective comes from the annoying ad banners that are continuously flashing in the lower side of the screen.
Create a custom list of shortcuts on the spot
The utility enables you to easily put together on the same list all the system areas and installed apps that you want to have at hand and access with one tap. Even if the number of supported settings is not too large, the list of supported applications compensates in full.
By ticking the checkboxes that are available in the two categories mentioned above you will have the items included in the launcher list.
As soon as you finish adding the necessary shortcuts, you can change the order in which they are displayed before saving the list. To move an item up or down simply tap and hold to unlock it from the current position.
Easily access the shortcuts from the notification center
The particularity that sets Swift Launcher apart from the other similar tools is that it runs inside the notification center, thus allowing you to start the apps and access the system settings without having to go through the Start screen.
Even better, since the notification center can be accessed while the phone is locked, this application makes it even easier and faster to access a certain utility or system area.
In case you add to the launcher list an item that is not installed, when tapping it from the notification center will briefly flash a dialog that prompts you to look for the respective app in the Store, so you have to be very quick to tap "Yes" in case you are interested in doing so.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI8
The aspect of this app is pretty decent, with nicely designed graphics and a smart layout, but also featuring some pesky advertisements. |
Function8
The functionality offered by Swift Launcher is great and it needs some updates in terms of supported apps and system areas. |
Security10
The application doesn't come close any sensitive area of the system that is not related to its functionality, so it is safe to have installed. |
Battery5
The power consumption is pretty substantial as the utility needs to run constantly and this means the battery usage remains high at all times. |
Price9
All the features of Swift Launcher come completely free and the only thing users have to endure is a long stream of animated ads. |
Compatibility8
Only those who have at their disposal a Windows Phone 8.1 handset can try out this application onto their device. |
Specifications
- price:
- Free with ads
- current version:
- 1.1.0.7
- reviewed version:
- 1.1.0.4
- developer:
- Optimilia Studios
- category:
- SYSTEM & SHELL
- os version req.:
- 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. remove ads
- hits:
- 712