launcher
n. countablen. a computer program or a part of a screen that lets you open other apps easily. It is like a digital menu for starting your favorite tools.
n. a software utility or interface component designed to facilitate the execution of other computer programs. Often refers to a dedicated bar, menu, or home screen application in mobile and desktop environments.
I added the new game to my app launcher.
Many users prefer a custom launcher on their phones to change how the home screen looks and behaves.
The system administrator configured a restricted launcher for the public terminals, ensuring that users could only access the web browser and basic word processing software.
From launch + -er.
Commonly used in the context of mobile operating systems and desktop environments to describe the primary interface for starting applications.