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Best launchers for Android

Launchers replace the Android home screen with folders or tabs, hidden apps, custom grids, gestures and a consistent look for icons and wallpaper.

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50 apps ranked · How we rank

  1. Number 1: Microsoft Launcher

    Microsoft Corporation

    4.7 out of 5 (1.7M) 50M+ installs

    A free, ad-free launcher that pairs deep customization with a feed for your calendar, tasks and notes.

    Download Now: Microsoft Launcher Read our review of Microsoft Launcher

  2. Number 2: Launcher OS - Themes & Widgets

    TextSoft.Studio

    4.8 out of 5 (68.6K) 10M+ installs

    A free, ad-supported Android launcher for themes, folders and widgets, suited to anyone who wants a new look without building it.

    Download Now: Launcher OS - Themes & Widgets Read our review of Launcher OS - Themes & Widgets
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  1. Number 3: Smart Launcher 6 ‧ Home Screen

    Smart Launcher Team

    4.6 out of 5 (692.7K) 50M+ installs

    A free, ad-free launcher for Android users who want their home screen sorted, tinted and reachable without doing the work themselves.

    Download Now: Smart Launcher 6 ‧ Home Screen Read our review of Smart Launcher 6 ‧ Home Screen

  2. Number 4: Niagara Launcher ‧ Home Screen

    Mellowdrop Studio

    4.8 out of 5 (246.1K) 10M+ installs

    A free, ad-free minimalist launcher for one-handed use and less screen time, best suited to large phones.

    Download Now: Niagara Launcher ‧ Home Screen Read our review of Niagara Launcher ‧ Home Screen

  3. Number 5: Launcher OS 27

    LuuTinh Developer

    4.7 out of 5 (282.4K) 10M+ installs

    A focused, free way to give an Android phone an iPhone-style home screen, best for anyone who misses that look.

    Download Now: Launcher OS 27 Read our review of Launcher OS 27

  4. Number 6: Launcher OS™

    Apps Genz

    4.4 out of 5 (1.8M) 100M+ installs

    A free, widely used launcher for anyone who wants a more personal Android home screen and accepts broad permissions.

    Download Now: Launcher OS™ Read our review of Launcher OS™
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  1. Number 7: Yoga Flex Home App

    Hadiz Studio

    4.6 out of 5 (51.6K) 10M+ installs

    A free, ad-supported launcher that pairs solid customization with a yoga game, best for Android users who want both.

    Download Now: Yoga Flex Home App Read our review of Yoga Flex Home App

  2. Number 8: Theme Launcher and Lock Screen

    Wallet Passes Alliance

    4.6 out of 5 (55.6K) 10M+ installs

    A free, well-rated launcher for Android owners who want their home screen, icons and lock screen restyled together, provided they accept broad permissions and ads.

    Download Now: Theme Launcher and Lock Screen Read our review of Theme Launcher and Lock Screen

  3. Number 9: Candy Race Launcher

    Gamnest

    4.6 out of 5 (70.1K) 10M+ installs

    A free, ad-supported launcher that gives Candy Race players a themed home screen with gestures, dark mode and icon shape options.

    Download Now: Candy Race Launcher Read our review of Candy Race Launcher

  4. Number 10: minimalist phone® Screen Time

    Focus Experts

    4.7 out of 5 (51.2K) 5M+ installs

    A well-built launcher for cutting screen time, best for people ready to give up their icon grid.

    Download Now: minimalist phone® Screen Time Read our review of minimalist phone® Screen Time

More of the best launchers

  1. 11 Olauncher. Minimal AF Launcher Digital Minimalism 4.8 1M+
  2. 12 OS Launcher 18 - Phone 16 Max NTStudio 4.6 5M+
  3. 13 S26 Launcher One Ui inspired YatoPlayroll 4.7 1M+
  4. 14 GO Launcher -Themes&Wallpapers go live llc 4.4 100M+
  5. 15 AIO Launcher AIO Mobile Soft 4.5 1M+
  6. 16 Inbox Homescreen Homescreen Apps 4.4 1M+
  7. 17 Grass Puzzle Launcher Gamnest 4.6 1M+
  8. 18 Projectivy Launcher Spocky 4.5 1M+
  9. 19 Easy Homescreen Homescreen Apps 4.0 10M+
  10. 20 ScanNow Home Homescreen Apps 4.2 1M+
  11. 21 Live Launcher LiveLauncher 4.2 1M+
  12. 22 Shield: Antivirus Home Screen Bacchus Media 4.4 5M+
  13. 23 DNA Launcher ‧ Home Screen Atlantis Ultra Station 3.8 10M+
  14. 24 X Launcher Pro Launcher Developer 4.8 50K+
  15. 25 Car Launcher Pro Apps LabDev 4.3 100K+
  16. 26 Octopi Launcher • Home Screens OctopiAppFactory 4.6 100K+
  17. 27 Monet Launcher - Android TV Klevico 4.6 50K+
  18. 28 Big Keyboard: Easy Homescreen SwipeTap Apps 4.5 1M+
  19. 29 Nova Launcher: Home Screen Instabridge Sweden AB 3.4 100M+
  20. 30 Super HomeScreen lighten apps 3.9 1M+
  21. 31 Flow Homescreen Build4world 4.5 50K+
  22. 32 2026 Calendar Launcher AtomApplications 4.4 1M+
  23. 33 Themify: Theme & Icon Changer AIBY Inc. 3.7 5M+
  24. 34 Notes, Notepad, To Do Launcher AtomApplications 4.3 1M+
  25. 35 Aster Flashlight Launcher BenAPPmar 3.6 1M+
  26. 36 Teasing Simulator Home App Hadiz Studio 4.6 50K+
  27. 37 Weather Now Launcher - Radar Homescreen Apps 4.0 5M+
  28. 38 Cool Launcher Pro Game Studio1314 4.1 100K+
  29. 39 Flow Weather - Live Radar Home ArgonIsBlue 4.3 1M+
  30. 40 Alarm Clock Launcher AtomApplications 4.2 1M+
  31. 41 Phone Cleaner Launcher XHDeveloper 4.5 100K+
  32. 42 Exacta Weather Alarm-Radar Sync Broad Media & Technology LLC 3.9 1M+
  33. 43 Big HomeScreen - Easy & Smooth ICC Tech 4.3 10K+
  34. 44 My HomeScreen Tiki Media LTD 3.6 10K+
  35. 45 Launcher 10 nfwebdev 3.8 1M+
  36. 46 Total Cleaner: Home Launcher Dev Rez 3.9 500K+
  37. 47 Nova Launcher Lifetime Prime Instabridge Sweden AB 3.7 5M+
  38. 48 Live weather alarm-Radar App Musings 3.7 500K+
  39. 49 Live & 4k Wallpaper Home Interior 4.2 100K+
  40. 50 Bible Home - Read & Pray Luxi Liu 4.4 50K+
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About launchers

Some imitate another platform, with an app library and a swipe-based home screen, which helps people who want a familiar layout after switching phones. Others give dense control over every element for those who find the default home screen limited. Feature-heavy launchers allow deep customization but can feel slower on older hardware; minimal ones stay quick and simple with fewer options. Some charge a one-time fee or a subscription for extra tools, and others carry ads or sell optional themes and icon sets.

What to look for

  • Check how deeply the launcher lets you change the grid, dock, folders, and gestures, since the stock home screen often locks these down.
  • Look at how the launcher handles search and the app drawer, because finding an app quickly matters more than decoration for daily use.
  • Consider whether the launcher needs broad permissions or an account, and what data it collects, since a home screen sees a lot of your activity.
  • Weigh the download size and memory use against the phone you have, as a heavy launcher can make an older device feel sluggish.
  • See how the app earns money, whether through a paid unlock, a subscription, or ads in the settings and drawer, so the cost is clear before you commit.

How we rank

Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.