Best Android Launchers (2023)
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- Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
- Reviewing the best Android launchers of 2023, my personal favourites that I've tested out and which are available for free or a small fee, preferably with no ads. From long-standing classics like Nova 7, Total and Smart, to newer Android launchers like Minimalist, Ratio and Lynx. These are my top 15-ish best options for Android smartphones right now.
Nova v7 is one of the biggest and greatest launchers still in 2023, offering impressive customisation and personalisation - you can set up your UI exactly how you like. Ratio is one of the new kids on the block, with a streamlined approach similar to Niagara and KISS. Minimalist Launcher is another great one to prevent distractions and keep you focused on what matters. Android is unrecognisable with any of those on board, great for keeping yourself focused. But if you really want a makeover, check out the excellent (and complicated) Total Launcher.
Lean and Pear are light and fast options which prove perfect for older or more budget-friendly phones. Meanwhile fans of Microsoft are well catered for with the manufacturer's excellent Google Play option. Speaking of which, Windows Phone fans should definitely check out Square Home, which replicates that slick tile-based desktop.
Let me know your own favourite launchers down below! I'm hoping to add more to my next round-up of the greatest root-free options soon.
Best Android Launchers 2023 Chapters:
0:00 - Get on with it!
0:40 - Nova Launcher 7 (& Prime)
1.31 - Lynx
2:21 - Pear
3:01 - Lean
3:21 - Lawnchair v2
4:01 - Microsoft v6
4:44 - Square Home
5:25 - Minimalist Launcher
7:00 - OLauncher
7:21 - AP15
8:07 - Niagara
9:11 - Ratio
9:43 - KISS
10:52 - Smart Launcher 6
11:57 - Total Launcher
12:56 - Big Launcher 
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Hey hey, thanks for watching my round-up of launchery shenanigans, and please do let me know of any you think are worth including in the next update! (And please ignore any scammy Telegram nonsense in the comments...)
I'm not falling for those scammers, I only fell in love with you.
hehe ... sure 🙏👍sir
Please include a link to the anime backgrounds you use in your videos. Also shout out to Action Launcher 3, my go to.
I think Ratio Launcher is not free, its only free for 7 days
Hey navigation gesture is not working properly with nova launcher
How to fix that ?
*Niagara Launcher* is my absolute favorite launcher of all time. So grateful it exists.
ze only downside of it iz u cant set a picture az an icon for a specific app
Iam currently using it, it's too simple and makes us use the device less
Also a big fan of Niagara, I've been using it for maybe a year and couldn't go back now.
Definitely one of my favourites too, so good if you're easily distracted!
Weak promotion
As someone who occasionally uses launchers I can tell you this must have taken FOREVER to test these launchers and make the video. Thanks, Chris!
Been using the Niagra launcher forever now, It's simple and quick. Allows me to do just what I want to do on my phone and allows me to be focused. This is coming after I've used loads of other launchers. It takes a bit of time to get used to if you're coming from the traditional launchers.
Tbf it doesn't even take much time to get used to, I've installed it on my mum's phone and she was using it with no problems in one day.
I've recently had to change phone cuz my touchscreen broke and I felt impaired without Niagara, it's just so fast compared to normal drawers it's insane
Isn't the minimalist launcher a better choice for the effects you mentioned?
@@veysel8081 I agree but it takes away the ability to set wallpapers,Which I hate.
This is such an awesome list! I was using default + nova on most of my phones. After this video, I installed Square Home and Smart Launcher 6 on a couple of my phones. Loved them a lot! Got the full versions of both. Can't thank you enough for this list!
You like simplicity
I used Ratio Launcher when it first launched, really solid launcher and I loved having all my messaging threads under one section
Many thanks for including Before Launcher -- zero ads, private and no subscription chaos.
Hi! Thanks for this video, I was hoping you'd mention the Niagara launcher! Boy oh boy, I absolutely love this launcher and it's my current Launcher! 😍😍
I put the big launcher one in my grandma's phone. Is just awesome. She was getting quite stress by not being able to use her new smartphone. After the launcher, BOOM! was all gone! It helped her so much you just can't believe. I indicate for everyone that have a similar condition
Been using Smart Launcher for about 7 years now. It has just the right amount of customisation without being overwhelming. And the ability to categorise apps is lovely.
Yup I been using smart launcher since like version 2 or 3 when I had my galaxy S3. Bought pro back then too and it did apply to all of the upcoming versions too as I update to them across different phones using the same google account and if it doesn’t just tapping restore pro or ensuring the unlocker app is downloaded from the play store does the trick for me. I love the auto categories drawers/pages and having ability to create folders on the main page to stick in my most used favorite apps.
Smart launcher is fun and one of most easy to handle just love it
Same here but using APUS Launcher since 2014.
same been 5 years too
Which one?
Been using niagara launcher for many years now. Never felt I needed to change that's how good it is. I also use icon pack studio to make matching icons with my wallpapers. Highly recommend that combo!
Can't go back to oneui now even if it got a lot better and faster.
Love icon pack studio too! I use it with nova though.
I've been using Smart Launcher for almost as long as I've had smartphones.
Have had a pro license on it for a long time as well. It's incredible
Cheers Spurt! Always on the look for new launchers, but always revert back to nova! Been my number one for well over a decade now
It's a proper banger, always worth returning to, like your most cosy pair of pants
Excellent review. Thank you. Have used Nova for years. Just downloaded a couple based on your recommendation. Cheers.
I absolutely adore the notification filter in Minimalist. Traps a set for review at leisure without completely denying them.
LOVE UR VIDS , and its great that a big tech youtube creator exist that doesn't only talk about flagships.😀
I've been using the Microsoft launcher for about a year now. The most thing I love about it is the daily changing wallpapers which is the only reason why I still use it.
I am using Before Launcher, which is basically Minimalist, except the app time usage measuring feature. Same principle of limiting distractions, but with the advantage that the pro version is a one time payment (I think it was around 8eur)
I have tried many launchers in the past (and still do now), but my favorite for more than 2 years is Smart launcher 6, combined with Shortcut Maker to create folders that are opened by a double-tap gesture, it's a neat way to keep my apps within reach.
Unfortunately all the launcher you can install, you can't use the navigation bar with gestures, only the shitty navigation bar with three buttons you can use!
Totally!! SmartL6 the best 🔥
@@gabotoror yup, in MIUI for instance, the gestures are immediately disabled when you use a third-party launcher, they only work with the system launcher. But I use FNG, the triggers are much more responsive and configurable than the default ones, and although you lose some animations, I don't care much about that. This way I can use my favorite launcher
@@thimpap4564 that's only with xiaomi phones
@@Satosugu.19 Ok man, I have the Xiaomi Pad 5 and the shitty Pocco M3 pro 5g and unfortunately I can't install launcher, because I can't use the navigation bar with gestures on these shitty garbage Xiaomi products!
The MIUI is the worst and the most shitty garbage software, and I'm so disappointed with this trash garbage MIUI software!
I think the Realme is the best company for the phones and tablets, fantastic and cheaper phones with great specs and amazing Realme UI software!
Never go for shitty Xiaomi and Pocco phones or tablets, because they all sucks and are bullshit trash garbage products🤮🤮🤧🤧
From one Brit to another, I love your humour 😆 More money for crisps is always a good thing! Thanks for all your hard work on this, and everything else you do!
Brilliant video!! Nicely done.. thank you.. I will try some of them out!
Using AWD launcher from android 2.3 and while migrating from phones just transferring configuration, it simply does everything I like and need, one of the apps that I really recommend to use.
Another launcher people may want to check-out is the new Tabs Launcher. Its unique feature is that it let's me organize my home-pages in tabs. This makes it quick and easy to get to what I am looking for (I have lots of apps). Its free and has no ads.
Have always been a big fan of Nova Launcher, but on my backup phone that runs on android go, my favorite is Niagara Launcher, I also go for pro which only have a subscription yearly, and it's so inexpensive. What I love about Niagara is the minimalism yet the customization is amazing, you can use your favorite icon pack and also change the fonts. And I've been using it for more than 3 years😊
square home user here, love it, i miss my lumia, there are still some thing's i would like to be different but it's better than the stock launcher
Great video! My parents have a lot of trouble finding their way around their phones, so the Big Launcher will be perfect for them!!! Thanks a lot!!
Niagara Launcher with Sesame Shortcuts integration is for me the best way to use Android.
What's the view on the new owner of sesame shortcuts and nova?, to be franck I un installed both preventively... Am using exclusively Niagara but miss from time to time sesame...
Sesame Launcher is owned by Branch, the same company that bought out Nova and is constantly tracking its users.
Great video! Although I did not try all the launchers you mention, my personal favourite is Before launcher. The main reason I prefer a third party launcher over stock Android is that in most cases it gives the opportunity to lock the homescreen. I think it is strange that this cannot be done in stock. Cannot imagine that I am the only one who has the homescreen constantly messed up by unintended actions
Never had issue of moving my stuff but nova Launcher can also lock your home screen AFAIK, and I bet total, lawn hair and smart home too
I'm so glad to finally see Total Launcher on a best launcher list. I've been using it since android 4 and I've loved it.
Hi Chris another good video, I payed a few squij for nova prime. Love it, I change my icons weekly. I used to use apex launcher it's nova for me as I said before you're my first go to for tech, have a good one 👌👍👍
I've been running Microsoft Launcher since the Arrow Launcher Beta days. I really like the idea behind the minimalist launchers and should probably try one.
Whats the name of microsoft launcher
@@peterbugs1 Microsoft Launcher is the name.
Total Launcher getting some love makes me happy I
insane customization!
Oh great, i was just thinking about a new launcher, the mind-reading algorithm got wicked! Cheers, mate
Lawnchair 12 receives regular updates, available for download on their webpage. Has material you integration and is very stable.
i use Smart Launcher since many years and i love it. 👍
And i always have big phones and the ability to sort the favorite apps in a curve on the side and access two apps with one icon, makes it a dream for one hand operation.
Been using the Microsoft Launcher for several years and see n o reason to change. Does a great job.
Great vid
AP15/Minimalist/Total🎉
Oooof! Square home looks amazing!
many thanks Chris, testing these launchers probably took a bloody long time but definately I have installed two to see which I like better, I have always been switching launchers over some years and you provided launchers that are different to the stock android launcher which I have been looking for.
The only thing that made me click on your video was the sweet red background that you have on that phone! It looks amazing! Nice video too!
Just got a Pixel 7 and loaded it with Nova straight away. Had it on my last phone too.
Thanks. I'm digging that Lynx launcher.
My favorites are clearly Nova Prime when I'm feeling like fiddling and customization but when I'm not, like tbh is most of the time, I just use Niagara pro with a nice icon pack (my all-time fav is "ENIX" btw) and Sesame integration. Niagara is simple, fast, looks good and gets the job done, I love it!
It seams that the 'put the display to sleep' with double-tap on the screen doesn't work with Nova 7. Is there a way to work around this other than to use the power button for it? Thanks.
Been a Nova Prime user for about 7 Years now.
Absolutely love how they have refined the experience so far.
I'm back after 4 years for your latest Nova Launcher. I copied your setup back then. Thanks!
Great video thanks (and Square Home looks great, I'll check that out). Do most of these launchers have good accessibility features? I have some friends with visual and hearing disabilities that rely on those features. Thanks
This is a great channel. Keep it up! Love the irreverent wit 😂
Comparing Nova to syphillis classic rememorable Tech Spurt statement, keep up the good work
I personally run The blackberry launcher, and I love it. been using it since my Priv and now I use a S21+ and still using it.
Tried loads of launchers in the past, always gone back to Nova Launcher Prime. I still have my old Samsung Galaxy S2 (in perfect condition I might add) stuffed in a drawer somewhere around here with Nova installed. When I bought the Pixel 7 Pro I installed it on that too, but then decided to just try stock, and now I don't use any 3rd party launchers. I love it as it is. weird :) - but now you've got me thinking about trying other launchers again ffs haha
Ha, tbf Nova is an absolute classic, sometimes you've gotta go old school...
Nova has been bought out by a data collection company called Branch.
It seams that the 'put the display to sleep' with double-tap on the screen doesn't work with Nova 7. Is there a way to work around this other than to use the power button for it? Thanks.
I've only got a few that I find myself using. Niagara is the ONLY launcher outside of the Nova 8 beta that makes gesture navigation not look and feel like ass. The other launcher I use would be AIO launcher. It's a unique take on a home screen. Offers material you support, and you can have access to all of your things on one screen that scrolls up and down. If gestures were better supported it would be my go to for sure
This is my problem, too. Navigation gestures on launchers are buggy and glitchy. I always find myself going back to the default launcher after a few minutes, because it's just terrible.
Kiss is stand for “keep it super simple” (and another one) really like it
Lynx Launcher is what I switched to and it feels pretty nice, might even get the pro version of it.
Been using nova for years but recently I've started using Niagra and I'm loving it !
I've been using lawn chair for years now. I love it. Smart Launcher is also aces in my book
I recommend Hyperion Launcher, it works perfectly on Android 12 and 13. It is very light and has all the features you may need in a good launcher.
Although it has some extra paid features, the free version is more than enough and has NO ADVERTISING.
Happy new year grandad, nice to see you 😁
hi sir your selection is truly good and i have one request also if you provide the app links in description it's much better
BaldPhone Launcher might also be very good for old people (note that non play store version might have more features).
AIO Launcher is also interesting but I never used it
Lucid Launcher and Lightning Launcher are the only ones I use because they work well with Kustom (KLWP) vertical wallpaper scrolling. A lot of these launchers don't offer vertical homepages. People tell me to use gestures but that's not an instant smooth transition. Still waiting for someone to build a full Kustom (KLWP) Launcher.
KLWP is the BOMB!
Great job on all those reviews!
Toyed and tried a few different ones over the years, most notably Nova. But I just cannot be bloody arsed.
It takes an age after you've tried and then want to revert back to your stock Android launcher.
The Big Launcher is something I have been looking for, as I have older relatives who still use flip phones and refuse to upgrade to a modern smart phone because the flip phones are simple and easy to use for them as some have eye sight issues and some are sad to say tech illiterate.
Been using nova launcher for 5 years, no complaints. Absolutely love it.
I used Action Launcher for 5 years, very nice. I have used the Square (windows style) launcher for the last few years. It's incredibly effective.
I like Olauncher. I'm a nova launcher supporter since forever but I need a minimalist one for my pixel 7 and though Niagra was neat I just couldn't go without swiping to see my Google now or paying that steep lifetime price
I'm using smart launcher now and loving. Hi from Singapore.
Great video thanks! I'm really interested in some of them now. I'm surprised to hear Ratio is free, I was sure it was sooo expensive.
I'm sad tho, you didn't talk about my current launcher, I wanted to have your opinion on it: AOI Launcher. I find it really neat
Actually it is still very expensive. You can test all features for 7 days for free, then it is iirc 29,99€/ year. The PlayStore lists it with 0,59 € to 79,99 € - at least today (16.01.2023)
Yeah that's what I thought. I guess I just misheard
@@SoroSorrow I've heard it too, thought they might have changed it, but checked in the store and it is not free. 7 days are truly very short, as you need a long time to tinker a launcher to your likings.
For some reason no one mentions Launcher 10. I've been using it since I had to switch to Android some years ago (yes, I was one of the happy Nokia Windows Phone users). It's simple yet configurable, you can change icons, add widgets and the Windows phone style app menu is, in my opinion, probably the best... but no one mentions it...
O launcher is the one I've been using for months. Totally free and clean.
Thanks! But i really need those wallpapers, they are awesome 😎
Wonder if there is either laucher or a theme that adds the esthetics of an ereeder 🤔 always loved that ink on white background and minimalistic design
Nova has always been my go-to but I recently decided to give launchers another go & reinstalled it on my S23+ but it seems to negatively impact my battery.
Didn’t know about Total launcher. I’ll try it out.
Just here to comment that I love your choice of wallpapers
Been using Nova since the LG g flex(which is when I found out about launchers) . I've tried others and nothing compares in my opinion. And I think I paid for the premium version for $4 way back.
You have Makoto Niijima as your wallpaper, I see you're a man of culture as well.
Hey man please tell where you get those awesome wallpapers from please
Hey tech spurt loved the video just a request as to where I can find the wallpaper used on lynx launcher??
smart launcher is the best one, it has all the right customizations, not too overwhelming, very aesthetic, and smoooth. been using it for like 1 year and honestly (after trying lots of launchers like nova, lynx, niagara...etc) it's the one that stood out to me!
Yeah I bought the paid version of it, and it is absolutely worth it, it is smooth and doesnt crash and very easy to use. Absolute banger.
I'll check it out
great video found some really good launchers
Hello, what icon is this that are the same as the magazines that appear at the beginning of the video? I loved them... 😍
dope fire content! ive been using nova luncher for 3 years now hahah
Hey Tech Spurt, Check out Flow launcher, was impressed using it and I had to purchase the pro to support the dev, maybe you can feature it next... cheers
i have Nothing Phone (1). And after watching this vid I gave a chance to Square Home launcher. Imho it's a perfect match for a non-standard phone as NP(1).
Great review; as always :) Does Nova Launcher run on new Pixel phones? Why doesn't it run properly on Xiaomi phones? (Note 10 Pro). Total Launcher looks good.
Nova launcher prime gets a huge sale every year Christmas and I mean huge. 2021 Christmas it was 10 INR ($0.12) and this one it was just 5 INR lol. The discount will vary country to country but nonetheless it will get a huge discount so if you're planning to get it now just wait a year and use a mod of the launcher with premium unlocked till then
Will have to try the Microsoft tiles ... Happy days
As a person with Android (Go Edition) You just blessed me
I'm happy to see Niagara here. I've been using it for over half a year at this point and it's one of the best I've tried yet.
i used niagara for one year and paid full version , and i didnt have complain about it,simple and eazy to use, but i want to refresh my phone.
m using crisp launcher and totally happy with it
This is such a helpful video for someone like myself that is using android after 16 years of iPhone. Don't get me wrong, my iPhone's have never let me down and it'll stay tucked in my desk in case I need it for something, but I'm super excited to do a deep dive in to android and have been using an S23 Ultra for about a month now
That's sick
Enjoy the phone that's what I want too or Pixle 8 Pro
Your music choice is damn good
Big launcher. Thank you for introducing this mate. I can finally put a launcher on my mum's phone that'll make it easy for her to use. :)
Can we talk about your Thorfinn wallpaper, though? Nice
from my point - Microsoft Launcher was 1st one that was just... stable. Rest of them (and I checked most from this list) always had strange freezing so I couldn't use it for more than couple of days.
Always was, still is and always will be the best.. Nova launcher!! Good day to you Sir Spirty Bollox 😊
Just got oppo X5 now and Samsung s21 is bash bits and give the ghost and hopefully get S23 as other phone
What's the launcher at 0:34? I like the look of that diagonal cascade. Been using Niagara for ages, love the minimal design