Pear Launcher
A Launcher designed for performance and customization.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Pay once)
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
Features
Properties
- Privacy focused
- Customizable
Features
- No Tracking
- Works Offline
- No registration required
- Ad-free
- Folders
- Launcher
- Supports icon packs
- Application Launchers
Pear Launcher News & Activities
Recent activities
mxmust added Pear Launcher as alternative to Fast Draw Launcher- mxmust updated Pear Launcher
mxmust added Pear Launcher as alternative to Ion Launcher- mxmust reviewed Pear Launcher
So far the best alternative to Nova Launcher that I've found. I'm kind of surprised it's not open source, since, unlike most proprietary launchers out there, it doesn't require lots of creepy permissions (no internet access, no trackers, etc.) I love that, even better than Nova, edits to app title/icon in the drawer are reflected automatically in the desktop (though the desktop icon can also override those customizations).
Has a few areas it could be improved (color of folder title when opened...
- mxmust liked Pear Launcher
Pear Launcher information
Developed by
Yajat Kumar Licensing
Proprietary and Freemium product.Pricing
One time purchase (perpetual license) ranging between $1 and $2 + free version with limited functionality.Alternatives
14 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
AlternativeTo Category
OS & Utilities
What is Pear Launcher?
• Folders in app drawer. • Choose your drawer style (vertical, paged, sections). • Swipe up actions for shortcuts. • Google now integration with Pear now companion. Option to show it as overlay also. • Customisable desktop. choose your indicators style, grid size, icon labels customization, lock desktop, top shadow, scroll wallpaper and margin. • Drawer Customisations Card background grid size, sort mode(alphabetical or install time), show search bar, predicted apps, accent color ,direct scroll , Pull dock to open and much more. • Dock . You can enable labels for dock, change number of icons , disable dock change its background. • Hide your apps. • App shortcuts backport • Customise the layout of folders, colors of preview, background ,labels, folder opening animation • Support for per folder smart folders(Swipe to open, click to open first app). Smart folders are shown with a badge. Added option in settings for auto smart folders which can be used to create every new folder as smart folder. • Icon Packs - Find thousands of icon packs for Pear Launcher on the Play Store. • Night mode • Icon normalization • Blur • Option to show searchbar in dock (above or below dock) • Animated clock icon • Change font style, hide notification bar, change its color , change app opening animation , orientation. • Backup & Restore - Backup & Restore allows you to backup your layout and pear setting • Gestures - Swipe up , swipe down , double tap,. swipe to right on first page, swipe to left on last page button actions choose what to do when you press home on default screen or on any screen
Comments and Reviews
So far the best alternative to Nova Launcher that I've found. I'm kind of surprised it's not open source, since, unlike most proprietary launchers out there, it doesn't require lots of creepy permissions (no internet access, no trackers, etc.) I love that, even better than Nova, edits to app title/icon in the drawer are reflected automatically in the desktop (though the desktop icon can also override those customizations).
Has a few areas it could be improved (color of folder title when opened doesn't seem settable, apps in outer rows and columns will disappear if temporarily adjusting to fewer to see what it looks like then returning to higher count, backups to file require two steps, etc.), but nothing intolerable (and I haven't yet reached out to the developer to see if they might fix those).
Extensive customization and speed.