Legacy Launcher Alternatives

Legacy Launcher is described as 'Based on the open-source free version of ADW Launcher, Legacy Launcher aims to be a free and simple home screen replacement for legacy devices' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Legacy Launcher for Android, Android Tablet, F-Droid and Kindle Fire. The best Legacy Launcher alternative is Lawnchair, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Legacy Launcher are KISS Launcher, Olauncher, Smart Launcher and Neo Launcher.

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Based on the open-source free version of ADW Launcher, Legacy Launcher aims to be a free and simple home screen replacement...

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Legacy Launcher alternatives page was last updated Jul 21, 2024
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  1. 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).

    68 Lawnchair alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Lawnchair screenshot 1
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    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 Legacy Launcher

     

    • Lawnchair is the most popular Android alternative to Legacy Launcher.

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

    • Lawnchair is Free and Open SourceLegacy Launcher is Free and Proprietary
    • Lawnchair is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedLegacy Launcher is not according to our users
  2. KISS Launcher icon

    KISS Launcher

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

    70 KISS Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    KISS Launcher screenshot 1
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    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 Legacy Launcher

     

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

    • KISS Launcher is Free and Open SourceLegacy Launcher is Free and Proprietary
    • KISS Launcher is Lightweight and Privacy focusedLegacy Launcher is not according to our users
  4. Olauncher icon

    Olauncher

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

    75 Olauncher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Olauncher screenshot 1
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    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 Legacy Launcher

     
  5. Smart Launcher icon

    Smart Launcher

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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...

    67 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
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    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 Legacy Launcher

     
  6. 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 :

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Neo Launcher screenshot 1
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    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 Legacy Launcher

     
  7. 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.

    66 Microsoft Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Microsoft Launcher screenshot 1
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    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 Legacy Launcher

     
  9. Trebuchet icon

    Trebuchet

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

    65 Trebuchet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    Trebuchet screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    Trebuchet VS Legacy Launcher

     
  10. 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.

    53 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
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    Google Pixel Launcher Features

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

    Google Pixel Launcher VS Legacy Launcher

     
  11. 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.

    64 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 Legacy Launcher

     
  12. Simple App Launcher icon

    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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Simple App Launcher screenshot 1
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    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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Launcher

    Simple App Launcher VS Legacy Launcher

     
  13. OpenLauncher icon

    OpenLauncher

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    This an open source Android launcher project, started from scratch. We aim to create a powerful and community driven Android launcher.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    OpenLauncher screenshot 1
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    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.0.0) is from October 2023, and the app is not available anymore on the Google Play Store and F-Droid.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Optimal performance

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Fullscreen support
    3.  Launcher

    OpenLauncher VS Legacy Launcher

     
  14. Minimalist Phone icon

    Minimalist Phone

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    Turn your Android phone into a minimalist phone with this launcher.

    54 Minimalist Phone alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Minimalist Phone screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Launcher

    Minimalist Phone VS Legacy Launcher

     
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