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Alternative to Nova Launcher

As the title states, I have used Nova launcher for years. As it is the most feature rich, most customizable launcher that supports basically everything I could need from it. However I am looking to switch away from it.

What launchers are you all using?

I have tried a handful of them and none quite fit the bill. And one feature nova has but no other launcher seems to is invaluable to me; that feature being able to swipe up or down on an app on the home screen to launch another app or task. It’s how I keep my main page from being cluttered.

I have tried Neo Launcher which I love, but it doesn’t seem to be updated anymore.

I have also tried:

So the only option I am feeling is gonna work is Nova but I am trying to ditch as many closed source, data thieving apps and services as possible.

I could however just use AFWall+ to block internet connection.

Any suggestions?

chrisgestapo ,

I switched to Pear Launcher. Pretty affordable and doesn’t request network connection permission. It’s not as feature rich as Nova but it fulfills my needs. You can assign swipe up gesture on app icon (but not swipe down and not on folder).

Heronheart ,

I switched from Nova to Total Launcher for the swipe feature.

bitwolf ,

Niagara Launcher is so unique and difficult to switch from once you get used to it’s simplicity.

Andromxda ,
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Personally I really like Lawnchair

statler_waldorf ,

I tried a number of them but never found one that felt right. I went back to the stock Pixel launcher. It’s far from perfect but I’m getting too old to tinker on features I’m not using anymore. I use the same 4 or 5 apps every day so it wasn’t worth the time investment.

0xD ,

I love the pixel launcher but hate that you can’t disable the internet connection of the Google widget. That means that Google tracks every single app you search and I can’t stand that. So I’m using the buggy and apparently just as outrageous Nova :/

SuperSpecialNickname ,

I too wanted to ditch Nova, but couldn’t find something that was a suitable replacement for me. Now I use older version of Nova (version 7) before it was acquired by Branch and I don’t intend on updating it.

morrowind , (edited )
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Smart Launcher. Worth the premium version. It has the alternate task feature you mentioned, it’s just on double tap instead of swipe.

Not open source, but they’re independent and respectful of privacy

southernwolf ,
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Neo-Launcher is still being worked on, they are expecting to push version 1.0 later this year to GitHub, but progress has been steady from what I know. You can get the latest beta version of Neo-Launcher from their Telegram to try out. Don’t let the “beta” part turn you off, it’s basically production ready, I’ve been using it now as my launcher for well over a year, possibly even 2 at this point.

edent ,

Could you please share a link to the beta? I can’t find it in the telegram chat. Thanks 😃

Hellmo_Luciferrari OP ,

I’d be interested in the bet, I just already use other messaging apps, and don’t want to get telegram just for Neo Launcher

Kraven_the_Hunter ,

Action Launcher is what you seek

triptrapper ,

I’ve been using it for almost 10 years. I consider any new phone unusable until Action Launcher is installed.

the16bitgamer ,
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NeoLauncher is close to the feel of Nova but its a bit buggier

ZeroPoke ,

When Nova sold out I moved too. Hyperion https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=projekt.launcher Well as far as I know its not open source. But I did find it to be a decent Nova replacement.

Hellmo_Luciferrari OP ,

I tried it once upon a time, and forget exactly why I didn’t stick with it

Eczpurt ,

You could try Niagara Launcher. I’m using it and it’s got that decluttered home screen but it’s fairly minimal. It’s worth mentioning you do get most relevant features in the free version.

Jay ,

I went from Nova to Niagara and I love it!

Sunny ,

Not seen Lynx Launcher mentioned, free version is OK but the majority of features are for premium version.

valen ,

I’m currently using Action Launcher. It’s a pretty good replacement for Nova.

calamitycastle ,

Same + AFAIK Nova nicked all the good stuff from action anyway

It’s great! Specifically, the feature I’m thinking of was the swipe on an icon functionality (not sure if that’s what OP means). I have my most used apps set to the tap, and then the lesser used ones in the swipe action, and I love it

glimse ,

I selfishly hope someone comes through for you, OP, because that feature is the exact reason I’m still on Nova. I love having only 8 icons on my home screen.

I also really like the same feature for folders (tap to open first app, swipe up to open folder) when I had a bunch of work stuff on my phone

Kraven_the_Hunter ,

Action Launcher does this

glimse ,

I checked it out but the reviews have me questioning it…I don’t mind paying for apps but the free version of this pops up full screen ads when you switch apps?? But more importantly, it hasn’t been updated since last year and Pixel users are reporting a ton of really bad bugs (I use a pixel)

I might download it tonight and see if I experience them before I commit

Kraven_the_Hunter ,

Good to know. I switched from Pixel a few years ago to Sony and it’s working flawlessly for me.

Hellmo_Luciferrari OP ,

I actually just started to learn kotlin, but maybe if I become proficient enough I’ll make the damn app myself.

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