APUS Launcher Alternatives

APUS Launcher is described as 'A light-weight and intelligent Android Launcher, is the flagship product of the APUS User System, which delivers an intuitive user experience to 200 million users worldwide. It anticipates your need and surpasses your expectations' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to APUS Launcher for Android, Android Tablet, F-Droid and Kindle Fire. The best APUS Launcher alternative is Nova Launcher, which is free. Other great apps like APUS Launcher are Lawnchair, KISS Launcher, Olauncher and Smart Launcher.

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APUS Launcher, a light-weight and intelligent Android Launcher, is the flagship product of the APUS User System, which...

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APUS Launcher alternatives page was last updated May 24, 2025
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  1. HayaiLauncher icon

    HayaiLauncher

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    It is a fast, lightweight Android Launcher. It is free/libre software. The app has a very small APK size and currently requires no permissions.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Discontinued

    The GitHub repository for this project is archived and has no commits since February 2017. See https://github.com/edgarvperes/HayaiLauncher

    HayaiLauncher Features

    1.  Launcher

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  2. POCO Launcher icon

    POCO Launcher

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    POCO Launcher is a fast and lightweight launcher designed especially for Android phones.

    60 POCO Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Hide apps
    3.  Integrated Search

    POCO Launcher VS APUS Launcher

     
  4. Newsfeed Launcher icon

    Newsfeed Launcher

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    With the NewsFeed Launcher you can manage your apps easily, subscribe to any RSS feed and read what’s important to you even when you are offline.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Built-in RSS reader
    3.  Youtube support
    4. X icon  X Integration
    5.  Launcher

    Newsfeed Launcher VS APUS Launcher

     

    • Newsfeed Launcher is the most popular commercial alternative to APUS Launcher.

    • Newsfeed Launcher is Paid and ProprietaryAPUS Launcher is Free and Proprietary
  5. Emerald Launcher icon

    Emerald Launcher

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    Lightweight customizable launcher which supports icon packs and has a good number of settings for its size.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Discontinued

    The last GitHub and Google Play releases date back to August 2020. The F-Droid version of the app has been removed.

    Emerald Launcher Features

    1.  Launcher

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  6. NoPhone icon

    NoPhone

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    NoPhone is a Minimal Android App Launcher that takes up your Home Screen and stops you from using the time consuming apps.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  7. Fast Access (Floating Toolbox) icon

    Fast Access (Floating Toolbox)

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    FastAccess - A tiny launcher or as Samsung likes to call it Floating Toolbox.Fast Access features:

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Discontinued

    The last update is from January 2017.

    Fast Access (Floating Toolbox) Features

    1.  Launcher

    Fast Access (Floating Toolbox) VS APUS Launcher

     
  9. Lumen | Minimalist Launcher icon

    Lumen | Minimalist Launcher

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    Welcome to Lumen, the minimalist launcher designed to enhance focus and digital freedom. Lumen is a lightweight, sleek, and powerful home screen replacement tool for those seeking productivity and tranquility.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    Lumen | Minimalist Launcher screenshot 1
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    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Support for Gestures
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Launcher

    Lumen | Minimalist Launcher VS APUS Launcher

     
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