Apex Launcher AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like Apex Launcher

Apex Launcher is described as 'Powerful, fast, and highly customizable home replacement for Android 4.0+' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Apex Launcher for a variety of platforms, including Android, F-Droid, Android Tablet, Android TV and Fire TV apps. The best Apex Launcher alternative is Kvæsitso, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Apex Launcher are Lawnchair, Smart Launcher, KISS Launcher and Olauncher.

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  1. Kvæsitso icon

    Kvæsitso

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    Open-source Android launcher offering a global search across apps, contacts, calendar events, Wikipedia, and Nextcloud, including built-in calculator and unit converter, designed from scratch without relying on AOSP launcher UI or recreating stock layouts for a unique user experience.

    59 Kvæsitso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    • Kvæsitso is the most popular Android alternative to Apex Launcher.

    • Kvæsitso is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Apex Launcher.

    • Kvæsitso is Free and Open SourceApex Launcher is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Kvæsitso is Lightweight and Privacy focusedApex Launcher is not according to our users
  2. Lawnchair icon

    Lawnchair

     86 likes
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    Open-source Android launcher based on Launcher3, enabling customizable icons, labels, grid layout, and support for third-party icon packs. Integrates Google Feed, offers Pixel Launcher features, and requires no root. Current build draws from Android 15 for enhanced control.

    70 Lawnchair alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Lawnchair as an Alternative to Apex Launcher
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    It has all of the functionality Apex Launcher had except for a couple of gestures.

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    • Lawnchair is Free and Open SourceApex Launcher is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Lawnchair is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedApex Launcher is not according to our users
  4. Smart Launcher icon

    Smart Launcher

     55 likes
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    Simplifies Android navigation with automatic app organization, robust search, wallpaper-adaptive themes, one-handed mode, hidden apps with PIN, gestures, notification badges, font and icon customization, widget support, and a built-in wallpaper picker.

    69 Smart Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • Smart Launcher is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Apex Launcher.

    • Smart Launcher is Freemium and ProprietaryApex Launcher is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Smart Launcher is MinimalisticApex Launcher is not according to our users
  5. KISS Launcher icon

    KISS Launcher

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    Minimalist Android launcher offering fast app, contact, and settings search, learning usage patterns, operating fully offline, saving device resources, improving efficiency, providing strong privacy by keeping all data on device, and remaining lightweight at only 250 KB.

    72 KISS Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  7. Niagara Launcher icon

    Niagara Launcher

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    Minimal launcher with ergonomic single-hand design, scrollable app list, direct notification reply support, automatic music controls, dynamic wallpaper-based theming, dark and light modes, icon customization, bloatware hiding, fluid UI, and active updates.

    75 Niagara Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  9. Neo Launcher icon

    Neo Launcher

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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 :

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  10. 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.

    68 Ratio: Productivity Homescreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  11. Microsoft Launcher icon

    Microsoft Launcher

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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.

    68 Microsoft Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  14. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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