Simple App Launcher AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like Simple App Launcher

Simple App Launcher is described as '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' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Simple App Launcher for a variety of platforms, including Android, F-Droid, Android Tablet, Android TV and Fire TV apps. The best Simple App Launcher alternative is Kvæsitso, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Simple App Launcher are Nova Launcher, Stario, Lawnchair and Fossify Launcher.

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Simple App Launcher alternatives page was last updated Jan 7, 2025
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  1. Kvæsitso icon

    Kvæsitso

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    Kvæsitso is a launcher application for Android which replaces the device's default home screen. It has been built from scratch, meaning it is not based on the AOSP launcher (like many other third party launchers) nor does it try to recreate this launcher.

    57 Kvæsitso alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Kvæsitso screenshot 1
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    Kvæsitso screenshot 3

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Application Launchers
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Kvæsitso VS Simple App Launcher

     

    • Kvæsitso is the most popular Android alternative to Simple App Launcher.

    • Kvæsitso is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Simple App Launcher.

    • Kvæsitso is Free and Open SourceSimple App Launcher is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Kvæsitso is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSimple App Launcher is not according to our users
  2. Nova Launcher icon

    Nova Launcher

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

    68 Nova Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Nova Launcher screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Application Launchers
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Home Screen
    4.  Material design
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for Gestures
    7.  Swipe dock
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Works Offline

    Nova Launcher VS Simple App Launcher

     

    • Nova Launcher is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Simple App Launcher.

    • Nova Launcher is Freemium and ProprietarySimple App Launcher is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Nova Launcher is Customizable and LightweightSimple App Launcher is not according to our users
  4. Stario icon

    Stario

     23 likes
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    Discover a minimalist launcher providing personalized theming, built-in media player, note-taking, and RSS reader. Enjoy full privacy with no data collection, optional gesture-based accessibility, and customizable widget support, all freely available for an elegant smartphone experience.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Stario screenshot 1
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    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Support for Gestures
    7.  Launcher
    8.  Built-in media player
    9.  Integrated Search
    10.  Built-in RSS reader

    Stario VS Simple App Launcher

     
  5. Lawnchair icon

    Lawnchair

     74 likes
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    Lawnchair is an open-source Android home application based on Launcher3 from the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).

    68 Lawnchair alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Lawnchair screenshot 1
    Lawnchair screenshot 2
    Lawnchair screenshot 3

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Application Launchers
    3.  App listing
    4.  Home Screen
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Launcher
    7.  Integrated Search
    8.  No Root Required
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  No registration required
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Support for Gestures

    Lawnchair VS Simple App Launcher

     
  6. Fossify Launcher icon

    Fossify Launcher

     13 likes
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    Discover Fossify Launcher for a smooth, efficient home screen experience. Enjoy full customization options, widget support, and privacy-first design with no intrusive permissions or internet access, all while ensuring fast navigation and app management.

    56 Fossify Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Fossify Launcher screenshot 1
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    Fossify Launcher screenshot 3

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Home Screen
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Launcher
    4.  Widgets
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Hide apps
    10.  Favorites

    Fossify Launcher VS Simple App Launcher

     
  7. KISS Launcher icon

    KISS Launcher

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

    70 KISS Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    KISS Launcher screenshot 1
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    KISS Launcher screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Root required

    KISS Launcher VS Simple App Launcher

     
  9. Olauncher icon

    Olauncher

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

    75 Olauncher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Olauncher screenshot 1
    Olauncher screenshot 2
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    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Application Launchers
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Support for Gestures
    9.  Hide apps

    Olauncher VS Simple App Launcher

     
  10. Smart Launcher icon

    Smart Launcher

     46 likes
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    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...

    67 Smart Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Smart Launcher screenshot 1
    Smart Launcher screenshot 2
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

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

    Smart Launcher VS Simple App Launcher

     
  11. EasyLauncher icon

    EasyLauncher

     7 likes
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    Easy Launcher — the minimalist productivity launcher for focus, productivity, keep your focus on what really counts. We try to balance customizability and minimalization well still being simple.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    EasyLauncher screenshot 1
    EasyLauncher screenshot 2
    EasyLauncher screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  Customizable

    Features

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

    EasyLauncher VS Simple App Launcher

     
  12. Neo Launcher icon

    Neo Launcher

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    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 :

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Neo Launcher screenshot 1
    Neo Launcher screenshot 2
    Neo Launcher screenshot 3

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for Gestures
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Launcher

    Neo Launcher VS Simple App Launcher

     
  13. YAM Launcher icon

    YAM Launcher

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    YAM (Yet Another Minimalist) Launcher is a minimalist text-based launcher for Android with weather integration.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    YAM Launcher screenshot 1

    YAM Launcher VS Simple App Launcher

     
  14. Niagara Launcher icon

    Niagara Launcher

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    Niagara Launcher gives your phone a whole new look and offers a minimalistic experience to help you to form a healthy relationship with your phone.

    73 Niagara Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    Niagara Launcher screenshot 1
    Niagara Launcher screenshot 2
    Niagara Launcher screenshot 3

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  One-handed mode
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Support for Gestures
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required

    Niagara Launcher VS Simple App Launcher

     
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