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 Sep 9, 2024
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  1. Command Stick icon

    Command Stick

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    Command Stick is a floating widget operated by dragging through its four sections. Fluid, patented, gesture-based controls significantly improve on Android’s standard UI by removing the need to reach for the notification shade, creating a far more ergonomic and flexible experience.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Support for Gestures
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Custom widgets
    7.  Lockscreen Widget

    Command Stick VS Nova Launcher

     
  2. Newsfeed Launcher icon

    Newsfeed Launcher

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    With the NewsFeed Launcher you can manage your apps easily, subscribe to any RSS feed and read what’s important to you even when you are offline.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    Newsfeed Launcher screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Built-in RSS reader
    3.  Youtube support
    4. X icon  X Integration
    5.  Launcher

    Newsfeed Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     

    • Newsfeed Launcher is the most popular commercial alternative to Nova Launcher.

    • Newsfeed Launcher is Paid and ProprietaryNova Launcher is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. 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.

    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

    Emerald Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     
  5. FLauncher - Android TV icon

    FLauncher - Android TV

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    FLauncher is an open-source alternative launcher for Android TV, built with Flutter.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    FLauncher - Android TV screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Android tv
    4.  Launcher

    FLauncher - Android TV VS Nova Launcher

     
  6. Unlauncher icon

    Unlauncher

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    The goal of Unlauncher is to provide a clean and simple Android launcher experience.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Unlauncher screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Home Screen

    Unlauncher VS Nova Launcher

     
  7. Linux CLI Launcher icon

    Linux CLI Launcher

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    Linux CLI lets you use a custom, linux command line interface as your home screen.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Linux CLI Launcher screenshot 1
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    Discontinued

    The latest version (6.15) is from February 2019.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Home Screen

    Linux CLI Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     
  9. LukeLauncher icon

    LukeLauncher

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    LukeLauncher is a fast, minimal, categorie based home screen replacement.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    App Drawer
    App Drawer
    Home Screen

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Support for Gestures
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free

    LukeLauncher VS Nova Launcher

     
  10. TinyBit Launcher icon

    TinyBit Launcher

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    TinyBit Launcher screenshot 1
    TinyBit Launcher screenshot 2
    TinyBit Launcher screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    TinyBit Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     
  11. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Yahoo Aviate Launcher screenshot 1

    Yahoo Aviate Launcher Features

    1.  Home Screen
    2.  Categories

    Yahoo Aviate Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     
  12. Hex Launcher icon

    Hex Launcher

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    Hex Launcher is a minimalist, performant, private, and open-source home screen replacement.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Hex Launcher screenshot 1
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    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.4.9) was released in April 2023.

    Hex Launcher Features

    1.  Launcher

    Hex Launcher VS Nova Launcher

     
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