1. Nova Luncher
Nova Launcher claims the top spot on our list. It has got all what it takes to be the best Android launcher that effectively combines UI elements from stock Android 4.0+. It’s fast, flexible, and can be customized in a number of ways without bogging down your device. Once installed, it gives you full control over implementing custom icons – even those from ADW, Apex launcher etc. — a fully scrollable dock can be set up to house multiple pages and multiple home screens can be used based of user requirements. Nova also lets you specify different folder previews and background, including an option to choose a custom pattern. The app has both free and paid (Prime) variants.
Key Features
- Fully customizable home screen and app drawer grids
- Reverse wallpaper scrolling for stronger parallax effect
- App drawer transparency control option
- Varied scroll speeds
- Widget overlapping for effective resizing and placement
- Gesture support for different launcher actions (Prime only)
- Unread message and miss call count badge (Prime only)
- Ability to add multiple app shortcuts in one go
2.GO Launcher EX
Go Launcher EX defines itself as an app with easy operation, numerous themes and simple management. And we can’t argue that as Go is undoubtedly one of the best Android launchers out there. It is developed by the intelligent GO team known for other poplar apps like Go SMS Pro, Go Locker and Go Contacts. There’s a lot to love about this launcher. The customization features in particular allow you to personalize your home screen the way you wish. Being one of the top launchers, it sports thousands of different themes and many transition effects. The app has paid version which boasts a unique multi-touch feature to quickly access core functions
Key Features
- Support for over 10,000 themes and 25 home screen scrolling effects
- Multi-touch to instantly access core functions (Pro only)
- Over 15 free default widgets for weather, calendar, clock etc.)
- Loads of customization options
- Super smooth and fast
- Frequent updates
3. Smart Launcher
Overview: We drive smart cars, own smart phones and now we have a launcher that is also pretty smart. Should you admire minimalism and ease of use, then give Smart Launcher a shot. Instead of tens of different home screens, the app lets you use only one and presents a rounded flower-like shaped shortcut dial for accessing frequently used apps. Probably the biggest shortcoming about Smart Launcher is that it doesn’t allow you to use Android widgets unless you shell out for the Pro version, which, in essence, enables you to add widgets to a separate home screen. On the bright side, the app boasts a beautiful interface and clean looking app drawer that automatically categorizes your apps under different groups.
Key Features
- Gorgeous, minimalistic interface
- One home screen that comprises of uniform icon shortcuts
- App drawer is organized into categories called Communication, Internet, Media, Utility and Settings
- Support for icon packs from mainstream launchers
- A separate home screen for Widgets (Pro only)
- Variety of themes and wallpapers
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4. Apex Launcher
Overview: Looking for a launcher that comes packaged with a host of features and blazing fast performance? You can’t go wrong with Apex Launcher. This app is absolutely a beast when it comes to customization and has earned critical acclaim from users and online media alike. Besides its super fast home screen transition effects and Holo inspired looks, the launcher can be customized in a multitude of ways thanks to many user created icon packs available at Play Store, most of which are free. The interesting bit is that Apex supports icon packs that are otherwise compatible with other mainstream launchers. Besides it free version, it also has a Pro (paid) version with additional features.
Key Features
- Customizable home screen and app drawer grids
- Some fancy transition effects that don’t hog your device
- Persistent Google search bar that can be turned On and Off
- Ability to change background transparency of app drawer and hide unwanted apps
- Desktop lock to prevent accidental changes to your home screen
- Support for up to 9 home screens
- Unlimited drawer tabs (Pro version only)
5. Next Launcher 3D
Overview : Most popular premium launcher Next Launcher 3D shows you how 3D dynamic effects and highly customizable Android home screen replacement app could redefine your Android device.
Forget about everything tiling on the flat like dead fish. Forget about the icon showing like a piece of paper. Forget about the dock standing in line like dumb wood. Forget the traditional launcher and embrace REAL 3D Launcher!
Forget about everything tiling on the flat like dead fish. Forget about the icon showing like a piece of paper. Forget about the dock standing in line like dumb wood. Forget the traditional launcher and embrace REAL 3D Launcher!
Key Features
- Extremely fancy 3D effect with buttery smooth experience
- Real 3D Home Screen Transition Effects (Crystal, Cloth, Folding and more coming soon)
- Stunning 3D screen preview with dazzling animation of screen switching
- Build unique icon style by changing its size, angle, style and label (Icon Editor)
6. ADW.Launcher
Overview: ADW is another very popular Android launcher which has been around for quite a while now. Although, I’ve avoided this launcher for the past couple of years, I was surprised to see many changes and additional features I’d been missing on. Thanks to its large user base, the app sports thousands of themes, skins and icon packs available at Play Store. Another major aspect of ADW is its extensive customization, i.e. you can easily personalize home screen icons and resize widgets to your heart’s content. The app also showcases a really nice transition effect when jumping in and out of app drawer. ADW also has paid version that comprises of additional features.
Key Features
- One of the most customizable launcher app out there
- Supports an umpteen number of user created themes
- Highly customizable icons, docks, folders and page indicators
- Easily manageable home screens with built in screen editor
- Gestures support for fast operation
- Icons editor and an AppWidget picker
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7. Launcher 8
Overview: If you like Windows Phone 8 then Launcher 8 is all you need. It will bring WP8-like navigation to your Android phone. After its simple installation, it gives your device a fresh feel, completely changing the way you interact with your phone. Launcher 8 features the aspiring static and live tiles which WP8 is known for. These big bold tiles can help even the most novice Android users to quickly launch commonly used apps like phone, messages, internet, camera or alarm. Nevertheless, the tiles are also customizable letting you resize them among different sizes.
Key Features
- Resizable home screen tiles
- WP8 like navigation gives a fresh feel to your phone or tablet
- WP8 styled lockscreen and status bar
- Switchable application list style
- Tiles can be used to set app shortcuts and Android widgets
- A handful of theme colors to choose from
8. Hi luncher
Overview : Hi Launcher is a homescreen replacement app for Android. Boasting lots of customizability and functionality, the app should definitely be of interest to those who like to tinker with the look and feel of their Android device. It has a slightly GO Launcher EX feel about it but with differing themes and other options. Need a change? Want to make your homescreen look totally different? This could be what you are looking for.
Key features
- Support Same look and touch feeling with iPhone
- Support Search desktop: a convenient search applications, contacts, SMS, e-mail.
- Support for Themes to choose a different style desktop.
- Support iPhone Wallpaper Setting
- Support iPhone Icon Folder
- Support High Quality Icons
- Support customize application icon & name
9. 91 Pandahome Pro
91 Pandahome Pro is a new home replacement application for Android 2.0 based mobile phones. Compared to its precursor app which is 91 Pandahome, this app is compatible with the new features of Android 2.0 and above firmwares and much stable to use. Additional features include; new themes, maximum of 11 interchangeable home screens, convenient six dock bar feature, Icon and font customization, multiple screen resolution support and much more.
Key features
- MultiScreen/Dockbar
- support 3rd themes:ahome/openhome
10. LuncherPro
Overview : The look and feel of LauncherPro closely resembles that of the standard home screen. It has support for multiple pages of icons and widgets, a dock at the bottom that persists across all pages, and an application drawer that displays icons for all of the programs installed on the device. Unlike the conventional home screen, however, LauncherPro is exceptionally configurable. You can configure the number of home screen pages, you can completely change the appearance and contents of the dock, and you can set the behavior of the physical home button.
Key futures
- Multiple configurable drawer tabs
- Unread count notifications
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