Nova Launcher Alternatives

Nova Launcher is described as 'Highly customizable, performance driven, home screen replacement for Android 4.0+' and is a very popular application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Nova Launcher for a variety of platforms, including Android, F-Droid, Android Tablet, Android TV and Fire TV apps. The best Nova Launcher alternative is Kvæsitso, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Nova Launcher are Lawnchair, Stario, KISS Launcher and Fossify Launcher.

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Nova Launcher is an highly customizable, performance driven, home screen replacement for Android 4.0+

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Nova Launcher alternatives page was last updated Nov 20, 2024
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  1. 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
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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

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  2. YAM Launcher icon

    YAM Launcher

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    YAM (Yet Another Minimalist) Launcher is a minimalist text-based launcher for Android with weather integration.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    YAM Launcher screenshot 1

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  4. Lynx Launcher icon

    Lynx Launcher

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    Lynx Launcher is a customizable Android homescreen alternative inspired by the GNOME Desktop Environment for Linux. It features a unique user interface that allows easy navigation. Users can access frequently used apps from the Dock, view all apps alphabetically, manage favorite...

    10 Lynx Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Screenshot from the official Google Play store listing, showing the stock setup (in dark mode) on a portrait-oriented device.

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Gestures
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Launcher
    7.  Home Screen

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  5. Action Launcher icon

    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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Action Launcher screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Material design

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  6. Sentien Launcher icon

    Sentien Launcher

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    Quick. Smart. Minimalist. Download the free Android launcher for digital wellbeing and use the smart search feature to reduce clutter and minimize screen time.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Sentien Launcher screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version is from February 2020.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Smart Search

    Sentien Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     
  7. Trebuchet icon

    Trebuchet

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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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    Trebuchet screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

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  9. Aster Launcher icon

    Aster Launcher

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    Aster Launcher - the minimalist productivity launcher for focus, productivity, keep your focus on what really counts.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Aster Launcher screenshot 1
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    Aster Launcher Features

    1.  Hide apps
    2.  Launcher

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  10. Total Launcher icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Android
    Total Launcher screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Gestures
    3.  Launcher

    Total Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     
    Comments about Total Launcher as an Alternative to Nova Launcher
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    Positive •Oct 24, 2022
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    It has no ads, is quite powerful. The full app is better than Nova launcher in widget placement and gestures.

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    Total Launcher icon
    • Total Launcher is Free and ProprietaryNova Launcher is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Total Launcher is LightweightNova Launcher is not according to our users
  11. 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.

    52 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

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  12. 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 Nova Launcher

     
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