Nova Launcher Alternatives

Apps similar to Nova Launcher include Kvaesitso, which is free and open source. Other options are Lawnchair, Stario, KISS Launcher and Fossify Launcher. You're spoiled for choice with Application Launchers like Nova Launcher: we list more than 50 alternatives for Android and iPhone.

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

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    • Since 2024

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  3. LukeLauncher icon
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    LukeLauncher is a fast, minimal, categorie based home screen replacement.

    Cost / License

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    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  4. Essential Launcher is a very small launcher offering most basic functionality. It is easy on disk usage, memory and CPU usage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  5. Nothing Launcher (Beta) is a beta preview of Nothing OS. Experience Android combined with our iconic design language. Unique features include Max Icons and Max Folders, as well as bespoke Weather and Clock widgets.

    35 Nothing Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Android
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    NoLauncher is an extremely lightweight and minimal launcher for Android inspired by OLauncher Light, and OLauncher in general. It is very barebones and aims to provide only the most basic features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  7. VL Launcher icon
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    A minimalist Android launcher with a clean, sober visual style and a strong focus on privacy, clarity, everyday usability, and lightweight performance.

    No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. No profiling. No built-in surveillance.

    16 VL Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
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  8. Welcome to Lumen, the minimalist launcher designed to enhance focus and digital freedom. Lumen is a lightweight, sleek, and powerful home screen replacement tool for those seeking productivity and tranquility.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Android
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  9. Private Android launcher with adaptive Spaces for work, home or travel, radial Orbit navigation, smart search, widgets, folders, gestures, Nova import and KLWP, KWGT and Tasker support. An optional AI assistant can modify settings through selected cloud or local models.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Android
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