Top 12 Best Launcher for Android to Organize your Phone
Are you searching for the best android launcher to get an experience of best UI (user interface)? If yes, then your plane landed on the accurate site. I know guys to know the best launcher of android, you must google, “Best launcher for android”, Launcher of Android”, “Launchers of Android”, and many more keyword searches. In this article, you can get the list of best launcher for android. To download launcher of Android, you have to install launcher from google play store.
But before moving into the main topic of this article i.e. list of best launcher for android, I have to explain to you some other things which are related to this topic, so that you understand some knowledge about this. If you know this basic knowledge, then you can skip this sub-heading.
Android Launcher: Introduction
The launcher is a name given to a part of the Android user interface that automatically organises user apps on their device. Through Android launcher, you can personalize your Android device to match your style with theme colours, icons packs, wallpaper, and many more. Launchers usually consist of a series of home screens, where we can arrange widget and app shortcuts and an app drawer.
Android launcher is basically of two types, first one default launcher and the second one is a third-party launcher.
What is the difference between default launcher and third-party launcher?
The default launcher is that launcher which is present in your phone from starting. You can’t delete default launcher from your android phone, as it is present in your phone by default. In simple language, when you buy a phone, it’s come with a launcher which is called default launcher.
These launcher doesn’t present in your phone from starting. Whereas the third-party launcher are those launchers which you have to download from the Google Play Store and you delete it from your Android device.
Third-party launcher: Why to use?
So this a good question, that we use the third-party launcher in my android phone? Answer to this question is quite simple as solving a maths of 3rd standard.
- Some android user doesn’t like their default launcher.
- Some people just want to get the experience of the different third-party launcher.
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Best launcher for Android: List
Down below is the list of the best android launcher. I have also provided the link to download of each and every android launcher.
CM Launcher
I know many of you must know the name of this android launcher as is the best launcher android launcher among all. This android launcher consists of 10,000+ themes, customizable gestures, unlimited 3d effects, night shift mode and no ads, but my readers you have to pay for it. You have to pay $5.88 to use CM launcher, but you can use for 3 days for free. CM launcher is considered as the best launcher for android 2018, but its charm is still going.
Download CM Launcher from the Google Play Store
Nova Launcher
NOVA launcher is another best launcher for android as it completely changes the user interface of your smartphone. If you want to change the setting of this android launcher, then you have to click on ‘NOVA Setting’. This android launcher will give a completely different experience to using your android phone.
There is an upgraded version of this android launcher named as NOVA Launcher Prime. To use this NOVA Launcher Prime you have to pay $1.42. This NOVA Launcher Prime has a 4.8-star rating with 316k review and 1M+ download. In this NOVA Launcher Prime, you will get more feature than NOVA Launcher, such as
- You will get more scroll effects
- You can dock swipe, which means you can swipe up on dock icons for alternative action.
- You can group and hide apps. You can avoid a cluttered app drawer, create as many folders or drawer tabs as you had like to group your apps or hide them completely.
Download NOVA Launcher from Google Play Store
Evie Launcher
The slogan of this Launcher app is – ‘The faster way to use your phone’
Evie launcher ranked 3rd in the list of my best android launcher. When you install this android launcher, this app will ask you to grant permission to access your location and Contacts. There is no swipe left and swipe right option, only swipe up and swipe down. This launcher app is completely free to use, there is no subscription charge to unblock any advanced feature. In all apps section, all apps are arranged in alphabetical order.
Download Evie Launcher from the Google Play Store
Smart Launcher 5
The logo of this android launcher is – ‘Designed for the future’. After installing this Android launcher, you have to click on ‘Get started’ after that, you have to agree to their terms and condition, then click on Confirm. After that, this app will want permission to grant access to your storage, calendar, location, contacts and phone. After that click on ‘Next’ to proceed further. In this Smart Launcher app, you can arrange its component according to your needs or requirement. This Smart Launcher app, have basically 3 layouts: Modern, Classic and Minimal. The best feature of this app which I like the most is that icons of all app change. To use any app, swipe right from home screen. Your all apps are arranged in communication, Internet, Games, Media, Utilities and Setting section. If you swipe down, the article related news, entertainment, sport, lifestyle, cars, health & fitness, food & drink, money and travel will come up.
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Like NOVA Launcher, this android launcher has another app which is the upgraded version, for which you have to pay $4.17. The feature of this upgraded app is ads free, multiple home page widgets, blur effect, ultra-immersive mode, advanced adaptive icons, custom icon sorting, widget pages, edit categories, more customization, popup widgets and smart screen off.
Download Smart Launcher 5 from the Google Play Store
Microsoft Launcher
Microsoft launcher is formerly known as Arrow Launcher.
The best feature of this app which I love the most is that you can connect PC with your Android phone, and you can do so by using your Microsoft account. If you have your Microsoft account then you have a lot of feature in your hands. You can also use Cortona in your android feature. If you want to add apps to home screen then simple use dragon-drop.
When you swipe right from the home screen, then you landed on Feed section which consists of Glance, News(consists article on news) and Timeline.
You can also add widget on your homescreen, and you can do so by tap and hold on free space on the home screen.
BarCode or QR code scanner will be added in the camera of this launcher, through which you can scan any Bar Code or QR Code.
You can automatically change the wallpaper of your Home Screen by clicking on the wallpaper icon.
Download Microsoft Launcher from the Google Play Store
Apex Launcher
After installation of this launcher app, this app asks you to choose your drawer style, whether it should be vertical or horizontal. After that, you have to set your home screen layout, which means the number of Rows and Columns. The maximum number of Rows and Columns is 12 and the minimum number is 3. After that, you have to set your home screen transition, in free app version you will get Tablet, Cube in, Cube out, Card Stack and none; whereas in the paid version you will get Accordion, cross, flip, overlap, rotate, scale, and wheel. This app only gives a free trial of 3 days. If you want to change the setting of this android launcher, then you want to go in Apex Setting.
In pro version or paid version, you will get no ads, unread count notification, enhanced folder support, dock swipe actions, powerful drawer customizations, more gesture option, additional transition effects and advanced widget options. To access all this setting you have to pay $2.44 for months or $8.48 for a lifetime.
Download Apex Launcher from the Google Play Store
Google Now Launcher
Google Now Launcher is another best android launcher. With over 4.2 star-rating and 100M+ download, this android launcher ranked 7th in my best android launcher list. Your wallpaper will split into the number of your slides.
To customize, tap and hold on the home screen. You can add wallpaper, widget and can access setting.
In-app section, all the apps are arranged in alphabetical order. Icons of apps don’t change after installing this android launcher. Home screen consists of Google, Drive. Music, Play Store, Contacts, SMS, Chrome and Camera.
Download Google Now Launcher from the Google Play Store
Rootless Launcher
Like Evie Launcher, this app has no swipe left and swipe right option, only swipe up and swipe down. According to me, if Evie Launcher is Raichu then Rootless Launcher is Pikachu, I mean to say that user-interface of both apps is almost the same. All the app are arranged in alphabetical order. To access the app swipe up from the home screen. When you swipe right from the home screen, then you will be landed on the article section, which consists of an article from all section.
Download Rootless Launcher from the Google Play Store
Holo Launcher
In this android app, an icon of some app changed and some remain unchanged. If you want to change some setting of your Android launcher then you can have to go to ‘Launcher Setting’.
You can also buy its upgraded version, in which you will get more desktop gesture, icon gesture, unread count notifications for SMS, call and other apps, more transition effects and other enhancement & customization options. To use all this feature you have to pay $4.60.
Download Holo Launcher from the Google Play Store
ADW Launcher 2
Note: This photo is captured by Sourav Kumar
With over 4.3k star-rating and 10M+ download, ADW Launcher 2 is another best android launcher. After complete installation, you have to choose an initial style with default or Android Nougat Style with the data from this launcher.
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To manage screens, add items or to tweak your configuration, tap and hold on the empty home screen.
In this android launcher, your wallpaper will split in 5 slides (including home screen slide). In the apps section, all the app is arranged in alphabetical-wise. Icons of the app don’t change after installing this android launcher. The user-interface of this app is very simple as a person of any age-group can access this android launcher.
Download ADW launcher 2 from the Google Play Store
Niagara Launcher
Niagara Launcher is another best launcher for android. After complete downloading and Installing you have to agree to their terms of service and privacy policy. After that, this app will ask you to add some favourites for quick access. For a clean home screen, this app recommends you to select up to 8 favourites.
Your favourites app will come in your home screen, and if you want to use another app (which is not present in your home screen) then click on alphabet series present on the right side. If you want to open ‘Camera’ then click on ‘C’ to open the camera.
Download Niagara Launcher from the Google Play Store
Solo Launcher
Slogan of this app is – Clean, Smooth and DIY.
With over 4.5 stars and 100M+, this launchers app make his place in our list of best android apps. When you click on the wallpaper icon of this android launcher, then wallpaper of your home screen will automatically change. This feature is also present in Microsoft Launcher. You can download this launcher to enjoy the new experience of using your smartphone.
Dowload SOLO Launcher from the Google Play Store
How to remove any android launcher from your android phone?
I read many articles related to the best android launcher, in which I saw that everyone just inform about the name of best android launcher and their download link form play store, none of the articles explains how to delete third-party launcher or how to switch back to the default launcher. I know many of you just want to gain the experience to use a third-party launcher, after that, you will switch back to their default launcher. That’s why I decided to cover this topic in this article.
Step 01: Go to setting of your phone.
Step 02: Now, click on Applications.
Step 03: After that, Click on default applications.
Step 04: Click on home screen, which is present after ‘Set as defaut’.
Step 05: Now, choose any of your default launcher.
You can also delete third-party launcher from here, and you can do so by clicking on delete icons. This is the complete process of switching back to your default launcher.
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Conclusion: Best Launcher for Android
I downloaded each and every launcher of Android which are mentioned above and use them personally so that I will give you accurate information about each android launcher. I tried my level best to cover all topic regarding best android launcher, and also those topics which are not covered in any other article, that why I can hope you like this article. You should definitely at least one android launcher from the above list and gain the new experience to use the launcher. For more, stay connected with Tricks Edge!
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Oho it’s amazing…i hv seen many article regarding this but Ur article really helps me alot.. thanks bro
Well done
Thanks a lot, Aman. I appreciate your response.
Now that’s a much needed list. Gonna try some of them for sure. Great work…keep it up👍
Thanks a lot, Ankit Anand. I appreciate your response.
The way you explain this article is understandable for all age groups.😊 By the way, Can you suggest me an article which is related to windows 7 launcher?
At first, Thanks a lot, Alisha Singh. I appreciate your response. You can read this article, to get the knowledge about Windows 7 launcher:- https://www.tricksedge.com/download-windows-7-launcher-for-android/