JINA AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like JINA

JINA is described as 'App Drawer Organizer, Sidebar, App Manager, automatic Folder Organizer: all in one!' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to JINA for Android, Android Tablet and F-Droid. The best JINA alternative is Lawnchair, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like JINA are Neo Launcher, Niagara Launcher, Trebuchet and Simple App Launcher.

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  1. Lawnchair icon
    Lawnchair icon

    Lawnchair

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

    69 Lawnchair alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    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 iconJINA Icon

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    • Lawnchair is the most popular Android alternative to JINA.

    • Lawnchair is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to JINA.

    • Lawnchair is Free and Open SourceJINA is Free and Proprietary
    • Lawnchair is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedJINA is not according to our users
  2. Neo Launcher icon
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    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 :

    68 Neo Launcher alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    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 iconJINA Icon

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  4. Niagara Launcher icon
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    Niagara Launcher

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    Niagara Launcher gives your phone a whole new look and offers a minimalistic experience to help you to form a healthy relationship with your phone.

    73 Niagara Launcher alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  One-handed mode
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Support for Gestures
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    Niagara Launcher iconJINA Icon

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  5. Trebuchet icon
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    Trebuchet

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

    65 Trebuchet alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

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  6. Simple App Launcher icon
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    Simple App Launcher

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    You can easily add any app launcher, so you won't ever again have to swipe through useless apps to find the one you need. You can also rename the launchers as you wish. It is not a real launcher replacing your home screen, just a holder for your favourite apps.

    67 Simple App Launcher alternatives
    Simple App Launcher screenshot 1
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Launcher
    Warning

    The Simple Mobile Tools suite of mobile apps have been bought by ZipoApps in December 2023, and now show some ads, while not being open source anymore. If you're looking for something similar to the original Simple Mobile Tools apps, you should take a look at the Fossify suite of apps (listed on AlternativeTo). More information here: Simple Mobile Tools bought by ZipoApps, sparks controversy over future of open source apps

    Simple App Launcher iconJINA Icon

    Simple App Launcher VS JINA

    Is Simple App Launcher a good alternative to JINA?
     

    • Simple App Launcher is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to JINA.

    • Simple App Launcher is Freemium and ProprietaryJINA is Free and Proprietary
    • Simple App Launcher is LightweightJINA is not according to our users
  7. Total Launcher icon
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    Total Launcher

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    Total launcher is the best customizable launcher in Android. Of course, it is still fast, light and easy to use.

    64 Total Launcher alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Gestures
    3.  Launcher
    Total Launcher iconJINA Icon

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  9. Slim Launcher icon
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    Slim Launcher

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    Slim launcher only allows you to use fewer apps on your phone. Giving you more time to enjoy life as it was intended. Also a perfect app for a minimalist lifestyle.

    72 Slim Launcher alternatives
    Slim Launcher screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Launcher
    Slim Launcher screenshot 1
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    Discontinued

    The last version (2.4.21) is from March 2022.

    Slim Launcher iconJINA Icon

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  10. Action Launcher icon
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    Action Launcher

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    Action Launcher is a launcher that captures the material design of Google Now and adds tons of customization options.

    68 Action Launcher alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Action Launcher Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Material design
    Action Launcher iconJINA Icon

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  11. Linux CLI Launcher icon
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    Linux CLI Launcher

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    Linux CLI lets you use a custom, linux command line interface as your home screen.

    64 Linux CLI Launcher alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Home Screen
    Discontinued

    The latest version (6.15) is from February 2019.

    Linux CLI Launcher iconJINA Icon

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  12. Panels (Sidebar) icon
    Panels (Sidebar) icon

    Panels (Sidebar)

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    Panels is the most customizable sidebar (edge screen) on the market! Panels is a launcher on the edge of your screen that will change the way you use your phone. Our tool provides a quick access to your favorite apps, shortcuts, contacts and widgets.

    8 Panels (Sidebar) alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Support for Gestures
    5.  Recent activities
    6.  Sidebar
    Panels (Sidebar) iconJINA Icon

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  13. Rootless Pixel Launcher icon
    Rootless Pixel Launcher icon

    Rootless Pixel Launcher

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    Rootless Pixel Launcher is a fork Launcher3 from AOSP with a port of the Google Pixel Launcher ’s features that doesn't require root access.

    64 Rootless Pixel Launcher alternatives
    Holding down on an application in the centre will open up a popup window in the centre of the screen.
    It can adjust for high DPI devices.
    Likewise, it can adjust for low DPI devices.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Rootless Pixel Launcher Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  No Root Required
    Discontinued

    The last version (3.9.1) was released in May 2019.

    Rootless Pixel Launcher iconJINA Icon

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  14. TinyBit Launcher icon
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    TinyBit Launcher

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    TinyBit Launcher is a simple Android app launcher based on KISS Launcher.

    68 TinyBit Launcher alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Launcher
    TinyBit Launcher iconJINA Icon

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