Lean Launcher Alternatives

Lean Launcher is described as 'Open source lightweight, customizable launcher similar to the Google Pixel Launcher . It is based on Rootless Pixel Launcher and has some additional options' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Lean Launcher for a variety of platforms, including Android, F-Droid, Android Tablet, Kindle Fire and Android TV apps. The best Lean Launcher alternative is Kvæsitso, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Lean Launcher are Nova Launcher, Lawnchair, KISS Launcher and Olauncher.

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Lean Launcher alternatives page was last updated Jan 7, 2025
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  1. Ruthless Launcher icon

    Ruthless Launcher

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    Ruthless Launcher is a lightweight, yet feature-rich launcher based on Amir Zaidi's Shade Launcher.

    61 Ruthless Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Ruthless Launcher Features

    1.  Launcher

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  2. 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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Discontinued

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

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  No Root Required

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  4. TinyBit Launcher icon

    TinyBit Launcher

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

    68 TinyBit Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

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  5. Yahoo Aviate Launcher icon

    Yahoo Aviate Launcher

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    The intelligent homescreen that simplifies your phone.

    Yahoo Aviate is a launcher for your Android that will simplify how you use your phone. It removes clutter, automatically organizes your apps and knows when to show you the information you need, at the time it’s useful for yo.

    63 Yahoo Aviate Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Yahoo Aviate Launcher Features

    1.  Home Screen
    2.  Categories

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  6. Hyperion Launcher icon

    Hyperion Launcher

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    A completely, brand new theming experience based on Google's own Launcher3.

    61 Hyperion Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Hyperion Launcher screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for Gestures
    4.  Home Screen
    5.  Launcher

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  7. Essential Launcher icon

    Essential Launcher

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    Essential Launcher is a very small launcher offering most basic functionality. It is easy on disk usage, memory and CPU usage.

    58 Essential Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Essential Launcher screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Development stopped Dec. 2020

    Essential Launcher Features

    1.  Launcher

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  9. 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.

    47 HayaiLauncher alternatives

    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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  10. POCO Launcher icon

    POCO Launcher

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

    61 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

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  11. NoLauncher

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    NoLauncher is an extremely lightweight and minimal launcher for Android inspired by OLauncher Light, and OLauncher in general. It is very barebones and aims to provide only the most basic features.

    54 NoLauncher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for Gestures
    3.  Ad-free

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  12. APUS Launcher icon

    APUS Launcher

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    APUS Launcher, 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.

    44 APUS Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    APUS Launcher screenshot 1

    APUS Launcher Features

    1.  User experience

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  13. 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.

    43 Emerald Launcher alternatives

    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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  14. myLauncher icon

    myLauncher

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    A portable and easy to use Application Launcher. Launch files, folders and websites too. Stand alone, no installation required. Use it from flash drive to easily manage Launch List of multiple PCs, to carry bookmarks from machine to machine.

    10 myLauncher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    myLauncher screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Multiple languages

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    • myLauncher is the most popular Windows alternative to Lean Launcher.

    • myLauncher is Free and ProprietaryLean Launcher is Free and Open Source
    • myLauncher is LightweightLean Launcher is not according to our users
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