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 Oct 29, 2024
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  1. Discreet Launcher icon

    Discreet Launcher

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    Discreet Launcher provides you a distraction-free home screen, allowing you to fully enjoy your wallpaper.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Discreet Launcher screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Launcher

    Discreet Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     
  2. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    APUS Launcher screenshot 1

    APUS Launcher Features

    1.  User experience

    APUS Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     
  4. Lite - Minimal App Launcher icon

    Lite - Minimal App Launcher

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    Transform your iPhone into a dumb phone. Customize your home screen, boost productivity, and reclaim focus with our minimalist launcher. Simplify your iPhone experience with our minimalist launcher.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    Lite - Minimal App Launcher screenshot 1
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    Lite - Minimal App Launcher screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  iOS widget
    7.  Clutter free

    Lite - Minimal App Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     

    • Lite - Minimal App Launcher is the most popular iPhone alternative to Nova Launcher.

    • Lite - Minimal App Launcher is Freemium and ProprietaryNova Launcher is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Lite - Minimal App Launcher is Privacy focusedNova Launcher is not according to our users
  5. Fast Draw Launcher icon

    Fast Draw Launcher

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    A simple Android launcher that prioritizes access to apps at the cost of space for widgets (still supports adding a single widget). Your apps and shortcuts can be arranged into categories.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Fast Draw Launcher screenshot 1
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    Fast Draw Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     
  6. 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 Nova Launcher

     
  7. Detox 3D Launcher Minimalist icon

    Detox 3D Launcher Minimalist

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    Detox 3D Launcher Minimalist is a black-themed launcher with a minimalist design. It aims to reduce device usage by offering features that improve user control and efficiency. The launcher includes functionalities like App Actions for performing tasks within installed apps, and...

    35 Detox 3D Launcher Minimalist alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    1) Predictions
    2) Actions of apps
    3) More features

    Properties

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

    Features

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

    Detox 3D Launcher Minimalist VS Nova Launcher

     
  9. 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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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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 Nova Launcher

     
  10. aLauncher icon

    aLauncher

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    aLauncher is an open-source alternative launcher for Android TV, built with Flutter. The project is still at an early development stage and may be unstable. It currently lacks testing on real devices and has only been tested on Chromecast with Google TV.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android TV
    aLauncher screenshot 1

    aLauncher Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Android tv

    aLauncher VS Nova Launcher

     
  11. Blue Line Console icon

    Blue Line Console

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    Introducing our keyboard-based launcher that can help streamline your workflow and improve productivity. The launcher offers a minimalist and fast approach to accessing your favorite apps, files, and folders, which can save you time and effort.

    53 Blue Line Console alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Android
    Blue Line Console screenshot 1
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    Blue Line Console screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Launcher

    Blue Line Console VS Nova Launcher

     
  12. NeatLauncher icon

    NeatLauncher

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    The home app (the launcher) to replace ugly home apps that are too colourful, distracting, inefficient, and full of non-sensical icons.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • F-Droid
    • Android
    NeatLauncher screenshot 1
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    NeatLauncher Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free

    NeatLauncher VS Nova Launcher

     
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