ADW.Launcher Alternatives

ADW.Launcher is described as 'This Launcher is a open source Launcher for Android. Started as a playground for javandroid learning, it’s become a full featured Launcher replacement with some great modifications' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ADW.Launcher for Android, F-Droid, Android Tablet and Kindle Fire. The best ADW.Launcher alternative is Stario, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ADW.Launcher are Lawnchair, KISS Launcher, Olauncher and Smart Launcher.

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This Launcher is a open source Launcher for Android. Started as a playground for javandroid learning, it’s become a full...

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ADW.Launcher alternatives page was last updated Jan 7, 2025
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  1. Stario icon

    Stario

     22 likes
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    Discover a minimalist launcher providing personalized theming, built-in media player, note-taking, and RSS reader. Enjoy full privacy with no data collection, optional gesture-based accessibility, and customizable widget support, all freely available for an elegant smartphone experience.

    52 Stario alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Stario screenshot 1
    Stario screenshot 2
    Stario screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Support for Gestures
    7.  Launcher
    8.  Built-in media player
    9.  Integrated Search
    10.  Built-in RSS reader

    Stario VS ADW.Launcher

     

    • Stario is the most popular Android alternative to ADW.Launcher.

    • Stario is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ADW.Launcher.

    • Stario is Free and Open SourceADW.Launcher is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Stario is Privacy focused and LightweightADW.Launcher is not according to our users
  2. Lawnchair icon

    Lawnchair

     71 likes
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    Lawnchair is an open-source Android home application based on Launcher3 from the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).

    67 Lawnchair alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Lawnchair screenshot 1
    Lawnchair screenshot 2
    Lawnchair screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Application Launchers
    3.  App listing
    4.  Home Screen
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Launcher
    7.  Integrated Search
    8.  No Root Required
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  No registration required
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Support for Gestures

    Lawnchair VS ADW.Launcher

     
  4. KISS Launcher icon

    KISS Launcher

     51 likes
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    KISS is a fast launcher for your Android. Search through your apps, contacts and settings lightning fast.

    69 KISS Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    KISS Launcher screenshot 1
    KISS Launcher screenshot 2
    KISS Launcher screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Root required

    KISS Launcher VS ADW.Launcher

     

    • KISS Launcher is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to ADW.Launcher.

    • KISS Launcher is Free and Open SourceADW.Launcher is Freemium and Proprietary
    • KISS Launcher is Lightweight and Privacy focusedADW.Launcher is not according to our users
  5. Olauncher icon

    Olauncher

     18 likes
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    Minimal AF (ad-free) launcher app for Android.

    74 Olauncher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Olauncher screenshot 1
    Olauncher screenshot 2
    Olauncher screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Application Launchers
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Support for Gestures
    9.  Hide apps

    Olauncher VS ADW.Launcher

     
  6. Smart Launcher icon

    Smart Launcher

     45 likes
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    We designed Smart Launcher for people who need a more efficient and smart way to use their Android devices. Smart Launcher is an home screen replacement that automatically sorts your app into categories and integrates modern solutions to let you perform your daily tasks faster...

    66 Smart Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Smart Launcher screenshot 1
    Smart Launcher screenshot 2
    Smart Launcher screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Launcher

    Smart Launcher VS ADW.Launcher

     
  7. YAM Launcher icon

    YAM Launcher

     5 likes
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    YAM (Yet Another Minimalist) Launcher is a minimalist text-based launcher for Android with weather integration.

    52 YAM Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    YAM Launcher screenshot 1

    YAM Launcher VS ADW.Launcher

     
  9. Neo Launcher icon

    Neo Launcher

     12 likes
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    Neo Launcher is a fork of AOSP's launcher for power users. It is highly configurable, and offers you a lot of functionality. Some are :

    66 Neo Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Neo Launcher screenshot 1
    Neo Launcher screenshot 2
    Neo Launcher screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for Gestures
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Launcher

    Neo Launcher VS ADW.Launcher

     
  10. Microsoft Launcher icon

    Microsoft Launcher

     22 likes
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    Microsoft Launcher provides a new home screen experience that empowers you to be more productive on your Android device. Microsoft Launcher is highly customizable, allowing you to organize everything on your phone.

    65 Microsoft Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Microsoft Launcher screenshot 1
    Microsoft Launcher screenshot 2
    Microsoft Launcher screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Gestures
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Integrated Search
    4.  Continue on PC
    5.  Activity history
    6.  Custom widgets

    Microsoft Launcher VS ADW.Launcher

     
  11. Trebuchet icon

    Trebuchet

     15 likes
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    Trebuchet launcher is an AOSP (Android Open Source Project) based launcher developed by LineageOS team.

    64 Trebuchet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    Trebuchet screenshot 1
    Trebuchet screenshot 2
    Trebuchet screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Launcher
    4.  Integrated stock library

    Trebuchet VS ADW.Launcher

     
  12. monocles launcher icon

    monocles launcher

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    monocles launcher lets you start programs from your new home screen by typing in a few letters. It's an Android launcher not spending time and memory on stuff you'd rather do. Forked from the KISS launcher.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Light mode. (Screenshot from IzzyOnDroid page)
    Dark mode. (Screenshot from IzzyOnDroid page)
    Search. (Screenshot from IzzyOnDroid page)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free

    monocles launcher VS ADW.Launcher

     
  13. Google Pixel Launcher icon

    Google Pixel Launcher

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    Pixel Launcher is the home screen experience for the Pixel and Pixel XL phones by Google. Personalised information from Google is just a swipe away.

    52 Google Pixel Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Google Pixel Launcher screenshot 1
    Google Pixel Launcher screenshot 2
    Google Pixel Launcher screenshot 3

    Google Pixel Launcher Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Touch Gestures
    3.  Launcher

    Google Pixel Launcher VS ADW.Launcher

     
  14. Ratio: Productivity Homescreen icon

    Ratio: Productivity Homescreen

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    Ratio is a home screen app that ensures you have control of your phone, and not the other way around. Less digital distraction. More focus, mindfulness, and productivity.

    63 Ratio: Productivity Homescreen alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    Ratio: Productivity Homescreen screenshot 1
    Ratio: Productivity Homescreen screenshot 2
    Ratio: Productivity Homescreen screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Launcher

    Ratio: Productivity Homescreen VS ADW.Launcher

     
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