Google Pixel Launcher Alternatives

Google Pixel Launcher is described as 'Pixel Launcher is the home screen experience for the Pixel and Pixel XL phones by Google. Personalised information from Google is just a swipe away' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Google Pixel Launcher for a variety of platforms, including Android, F-Droid, Android Tablet, Kindle Fire and Android TV apps. The best Google Pixel Launcher alternative is Kvæsitso, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Google Pixel Launcher are Nova Launcher, Lawnchair, Stario and Fossify Launcher.

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Google Pixel Launcher alternatives page was last updated Mar 9, 2025
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  1. Microsoft Launcher icon

    Microsoft Launcher

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    Microsoft Launcher provides a new home screen experience that empowers you to be more productive on your Android device. Microsoft Launcher is highly customizable, allowing you to organize everything on your phone.

    65 Microsoft Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Gestures
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Integrated Search
    4.  Continue on PC
    5.  Activity history
    6.  Custom widgets

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  2. µLauncher icon

    µLauncher

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    µLauncher only displays the date, time and a wallpaper. Pressing back or swiping up (this can be configured) opens a list of all installed apps, which can be searched efficiently.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    µLauncher screenshot 1
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    µLauncher Features

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

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  4. Focus Launcher icon

    Focus Launcher

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    A minimalist Android Launcher built with Jetpack Compose.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Focus Launcher screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

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

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  5. Sentien Launcher icon

    Sentien Launcher

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    Quick. Smart. Minimalist. Download the free Android launcher for digital wellbeing and use the smart search feature to reduce clutter and minimize screen time.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Sentien Launcher screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version is from February 2020.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Smart Search

    Sentien Launcher VS Google Pixel Launcher

     
  6. Trebuchet icon

    Trebuchet

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    Trebuchet launcher is an AOSP (Android Open Source Project) based launcher developed by LineageOS team.

    64 Trebuchet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    Trebuchet screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Launcher
    4.  Integrated stock library

    Trebuchet VS Google Pixel Launcher

     
  7. monocles launcher icon

    monocles launcher

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    monocles launcher lets you start programs from your new home screen by typing in a few letters. It's an Android launcher not spending time and memory on stuff you'd rather do. Forked from the KISS launcher.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Light mode. (Screenshot from IzzyOnDroid page)
    Dark mode. (Screenshot from IzzyOnDroid page)
    Search. (Screenshot from IzzyOnDroid page)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free

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  9. Ratio: Productivity Homescreen icon

    Ratio: Productivity Homescreen

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    Ratio is a home screen app that ensures you have control of your phone, and not the other way around. Less digital distraction. More focus, mindfulness, and productivity.

    63 Ratio: Productivity Homescreen alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    Ratio: Productivity Homescreen screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Launcher

    Ratio: Productivity Homescreen VS Google Pixel Launcher

     
  10. Lunar Launcher icon

    Lunar Launcher

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    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
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

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  11. 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
    Simple App Launcher screenshot 1
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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

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  12. 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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    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 Google Pixel Launcher

     

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

    • Lite - Minimal App Launcher is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Pixel Launcher is Free and Proprietary
    • Lite - Minimal App Launcher is Privacy focusedGoogle Pixel Launcher is not according to our users
  13. OpenLauncher icon

    OpenLauncher

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    This an open source Android launcher project, started from scratch. We aim to create a powerful and community driven Android launcher.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    OpenLauncher screenshot 1
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    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.0.0) is from October 2023, and the app is not available anymore on the Google Play Store and F-Droid.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Optimal performance

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Fullscreen support
    3.  Launcher

    OpenLauncher VS Google Pixel Launcher

     
    Comments about OpenLauncher as an Alternative to Google Pixel Launcher
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    Positive Feb 21, 2021
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    It's FOSS and covers all the basics you expect from a launcher.

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    • OpenLauncher is Free and Open SourceGoogle Pixel Launcher is Free and Proprietary
  14. ADW.Launcher icon

    ADW.Launcher

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    This Launcher is a open source Launcher for Android. Started as a playground for javandroid learning, it’s become a full featured Launcher replacement with some great modifications.

    33 ADW.Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    ADW.Launcher screenshot 1
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    ADW.Launcher Features

    1.  Home Screen

    ADW.Launcher VS Google Pixel Launcher

     
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