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.

filter to find the best alternatives

Nova Launcher alternatives are mainly Application Launchers You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Nova Launcher.
Nova Launcher iconNova Launcher
  170
  • ...

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

More about Nova Launcher
More about Nova Launcher
Nova Launcher alternatives page was last updated Oct 17, 2023
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
  1. POCO Launcher icon

    POCO Launcher

     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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
    POCO Launcher screenshot 1
    POCO Launcher screenshot 2
    POCO Launcher screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Customizable

    Features

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

    POCO Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     
  2. GO Launcher EX icon

    GO Launcher EX

     24 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    GO Launcher EX - the final choice for 100,000,000+ people! User voted best Android Launcher! Download it now to enjoy 10,000+ themes and experience the super speedy and smooth operation provided by powerful 3D core!

    68 GO Launcher EX alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    GO Launcher EX screenshot 1
    GO Launcher EX screenshot 2
    GO Launcher EX screenshot 3

    GO Launcher EX Features

    1.  Home Screen
    2.  Skinnable
    3.  Launcher
    4.  Built-in themes

    GO Launcher EX VS Nova Launcher

     
  4. Lunar Launcher icon

    Lunar Launcher

     6 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Lunar Launcher is yet another addition to the world of android launchers. Low memory footprint and clean interface, but large number of features are awaiting. It is fully open-source and built with latest build-tools.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Lunar Launcher screenshot 1
    Lunar Launcher screenshot 2
    Lunar Launcher screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Launcher
    4.  Material design

    Lunar Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     
  5. Simple Launcher icon

    Simple Launcher

     1 like
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Launch your favorite apps quickly. This app gives you the possibility to customize your home screen as you wish for the best user experience.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    Simple Launcher screenshot 1
    Simple Launcher screenshot 2
    Simple Launcher screenshot 3
    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.  No registration required
    3.  Support for Gestures

    Simple Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     
  6. Bliss Launcher icon

    Bliss Launcher

     5 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Launcher originally designed for /e/ OS.

    62 Bliss Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Bliss Launcher screenshot 1
    Bliss Launcher screenshot 2

    Bliss Launcher Features

    1.  Launcher

    Bliss Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     
  7. Ruthless Launcher icon

    Ruthless Launcher

     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    Ruthless Launcher screenshot 1
    Ruthless Launcher screenshot 2
    Ruthless Launcher screenshot 3

    Ruthless Launcher Features

    1.  Launcher

    Ruthless Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     
  9. Starlight Launcher icon

    Starlight Launcher

     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    A beautiful, extensible search-based Android launcher that helps you get things done faster. Everything you need is right at your fingertips. No more searching through grids of icons. This is still a work in progress.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Starlight Launcher screenshot 1

    Starlight Launcher Features

    1.  Launcher

    Starlight Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     
  10. Shade Launcher icon

    Shade Launcher

     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    This is the launcher that presents what, in my opinion, a home screen should be. It has only features that matter yet lacks nothing essential.

    61 Shade Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    Shade Launcher screenshot 1
    Shade Launcher screenshot 2
    Shade Launcher screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    Last release is from 2020, and the app is not available in the Google Play Store anymore.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Launcher

    Shade Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     
  11. Slim Launcher icon

    Slim Launcher

     4 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Slim Launcher screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version (2.4.21) is from March 2022.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Launcher

    Slim Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     
  12. HayaiLauncher icon

    HayaiLauncher

     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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
    HayaiLauncher screenshot 1
    HayaiLauncher screenshot 2
    HayaiLauncher screenshot 3
    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

    HayaiLauncher VS Nova Launcher

     
You are at page 4 of Nova Launcher alternatives