Axis: A new jailbreak tweak that lets you quickly launch apps from the lock screen

Back in January, Sentry, interface designer of Auxo fame had given us aglimpse of a jailbreak tweak that allows you to extend the functionality of the Lock screen camera grabber (Camera shortcut).

Ryan Petrich, developer of popular jailbreak tweaks such as ProSwitcher, DeepEnd, Color Profiles Rotation Inhibitor etc. had released a jailbreak tweak calledGrabby inspired by the concept.

Developer @rud0lf77 and Sentry (via A3tweaks) have released a new jailbreak tweak called Axis, which brings the functionality from the Concept to iOS.

Just like the concept, sliding the lock screen grabber to the left reveals grabbers for four more apps or what the developers like to call the “Axis”. You can configure the apps on the Axis via the Settings app (Settings > Axis > My Axis).

Just like the Camera grabber, swiping to an icon on the Axis and swiping up on the icon give you quick access to the respective apps. Check out the concept of the tweak below to get an idea:

If you’ve a passcode assigned then don’t worry, it will prompt you to enter the passcode when you swipe up to launch an app.

Axis is another well made jailbreak tweak by A3tweaks, which feels as if it is one of the native features of iOS. It’s an alternative to atom that also gives you quick way to access apps via lock screen shortcuts, which is quite useful.

Axis vs Grabby?

• Axis is available on Cydia for $0.99, where as Grabby is available for $1.99.
• Axis and Grabby offer similar functionality but there are some subtle differences. Axis provides quick access to 4 more apps in addition to the Camera app, whereas Grabby gives quick access to 5 more apps.
• Grabby offers a few more settings to customize the tweak such as the ability to open an app by swiping to the left to open the app rather than swiping left and up to open the app, custom icons etc.
• Grabby supports iOS 5.x and iOS 6.x.x  and compatible with the iPad, whereas Axis supports only iOS 6.x.x and compatible with only the iPhone andiPod touch currently.
• Grabby also allows you to bypass passcode for apps. Thanks Steroc for pointing it out.

As always, let us know what you think of Axis and if you plan to get it.

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