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Shade Launcher Alternatives

Shade Launcher is described as 'This is the launcher that presents what, in my opinion, a home screen should be. It has only features that matter yet lacks nothing essential' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Shade Launcher for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, F-Droid, Kindle Fire and Android TV. The best alternative is Nova Launcher, which is free. Other great apps like Shade Launcher are Lawnchair, KISS Launcher, Trebuchet and Microsoft Launcher.

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  1. Nova Launcher icon

    Nova Launcher

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    67 alternatives to Nova Launcher 

    Nova Launcher is an highly customizable, performance driven, home screen replacement for Android 4.0+

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    1.  Ad-freeNova Launcher doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    2.  Dark ModeNova Launcher supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
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  2. Lawnchair icon

    Lawnchair

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
    71 alternatives to Lawnchair 

    Lawnchair is a free, open-source home app for Android. Taking Launcher3 — Android’s default home app — as a starting point, it ports Pixel Launcher features and introduces rich options for customization.

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    1.  Dark ModeLawnchair supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    2.  Ad-freeLawnchair doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
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  4. KISS Launcher icon

    KISS Launcher

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    71 alternatives to KISS Launcher 

    KISS is a fast launcher for your Android. Search through your apps, contacts and settings lightning fast.

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    1.  LightweightKISS Launcher consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    2.  Dark ModeKISS Launcher supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    3.  Ad-freeKISS Launcher doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    4.  Root requiredRequires root to use KISS Launcher, mainly relevant for Android apps.
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  5. Trebuchet icon

    Trebuchet

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    67 alternatives to Trebuchet 

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

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  6. Microsoft Launcher icon

    Microsoft Launcher

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    68 alternatives to Microsoft Launcher 

    With Microsoft Launcher (formerly known as Arrow Launcher), you can personalize your Android device to match your style with wallpapers, theme colors, icon packs and more. With a Microsoft account or work/school account, you can access your calendar, documents, and recent...

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    1.  Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Microsoft Launcher.
    2.  Support for GesturesMicrosoft Launcher supports touch or mouse gestures and interactions.
    3.  Privacy focusedMicrosoft Launcher is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
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  8. Olauncher icon

    Olauncher

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
    70 alternatives to Olauncher 

    Minimal AF (ad-free) launcher app for Android.

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    1.  Ad-freeOlauncher doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    2.  LightweightOlauncher consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    3.  Dark ModeOlauncher supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
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  9. Neo Launcher icon

    Neo Launcher

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    71 alternatives to Neo Launcher 

    Neo Launcher is a fork of AOSP's launcher for power users. It is highly configurable, and offers you a lot of functionality. Some are :

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    1.  LightweightNeo Launcher consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    2.  PortableNeo Launcher can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsNeo Launcher can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
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  10. Smart Launcher icon

    Smart Launcher

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    70 alternatives to Smart Launcher 

    We designed Smart Launcher for people who need a more efficient and smart way to use their Android devices. Smart Launcher is an home screen replacement that automatically sorts your app into categories and integrates modern solutions to let you perform your daily tasks faster...

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  11. OpenLauncher icon

    OpenLauncher

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
    70 alternatives to OpenLauncher 

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

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    1.  Ad-freeOpenLauncher doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    Discontinued

    It seems the Google Play version has not been updated since November 2017, so you should use the F-Droid version.

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  12. Slim Launcher icon

    Slim Launcher

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Android
    71 alternatives to Slim Launcher 

    Slim launcher only allows you to use fewer apps on your phone. Giving you more time to enjoy life as it was intended. Also a perfect app for a minimalist lifestyle.

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