Here is a list of top Android launchers that you can use in the year 2022. If you ask us which one is the absolute best, we would say ‘each has its own distinct style and design, pick one that suits your requirement’.
Nova Launcher
Nova Launcher has been there for really long time and has been the go to launcher for those who prefer slick fast and highly customizable launcher. If you liked the design and smoothness of Nova, we suggest you to purchase the paid version for more features.
- Price: Free | Rs.99/-
- Link: Play Store
- Android: Varies.
- In-app purchases: None.
- Rating: 4.3 (1.3 million ratings).
- Installs: Over 50 million
- Contains ads: No
- Size: Varies.
Microsoft Launcher
If you do not want a launcher that just looks like any other Android home screen, Microsoft Launcher will be your go to launcher. The interface is rich in feature and the launcher integrates very well into Microsoft’s app ecosystem. The best feature would be the built in screen time and the panel interface when you swipe right. Microsoft Launcher is highly customisable, allowing you to organise everything on your phone. Your personalised feed makes it easy to view your calendar, to do lists, and more. Sticky Notes on the go. When you set up Microsoft Launcher as your new home screen, you can either start fresh with your favourite apps or import your current home screen layout. Need to switch back to your previous home screen? You can do that, too!
- Price: Free.
- Link: Play Store
- Android: 5.0+.
- In-app purchases: ₹75.00 – ₹2,500.00 per item.
- Rating: 4.6 (1.4 million ratings).
- Installs: Over 10 million.
- Contains ads: No
- Size: 38M.
AIO Launcher
If you want something that is absolutely basic, without any icons or animations, go with the AIO Launcher. AIO Launcher is not ordinary home screen. It does not have colorful icons and many animation effects. It does not collect personal information. Instead, AIO Launcher uses a screen space to show you the most important information.
- Price: Free.
- Link: Play Store
- Android: 5.0+.
- In-app purchases: ₹90.00 – ₹890.00 per item.
- Rating: 4.3 (11 thousand ratings).
- Installs: Over 500k.
- Contains ads: No
- Size: 31M.
Niagara Launcher
The traditional home screen we know was made more than a decade ago, where phone screens were smaller than your credit card. Smartphones keep growing, but not your fingers. The minimalist Niagara Launcher makes everything accessible with one hand and lets you focus on what matters.
- Price: Free.
- Link: Play Store
- Android: 5.0+.
- In-app purchases: ₹15.00 – ₹280.00 per item.
- Rating: 4.4 (22 thousand ratings).
- Installs: Over 1 million
- Contains ads: No
- Size: 6.5M.
Smart Launcher 6
Smart Launcher improves and extends the features of your Android devices giving them a new home screen designed to be easier and faster to use. Smart Launcher automatically sorts your apps into categories. It features a powerful search engine that allows you to search for what you need in just a few taps. It matches your wallpaper colors every time you change it. We designed every area of your new home screen to be as smart as possible.
- Price: Free.
- Link: Play Store
- Android: 7.0+.
- In-app purchases: ₹40.00 – ₹1,250.00 per item.
- Rating: 4.0 (594k ratings).
- Installs: Over 10 million
- Contains ads: No
- Size: 13M.
Hyperion
Hyperion developers believe that not only should everyone deserve a sweet, feature-filled launcher with a beautiful UX, they wanted it to always be up to date with the best of what Google has to offer at a consistent pace, as well as consistently pushing new tweaks and customization options that users want…without the bloat! Developers streamlined this launcher by bringing the best features from many launchers found on the market and creating a unified experience.
- Price: Free.
- Link: Play Store
- Android: 5.0+.
- In-app purchases: ₹170.00 per item.
- Rating: 4.0 (15 thousand ratings).
- Installs: Over 1 million.
- Contains ads: No
- Size: 7.3M.
Apex Launcher
Apex Launcher brings personalized customization – Free icon packs and themes to personalize your phone interface. Stylish 3D transition effects to redefine your stylish launcher.
- Price: Free.
- Link: Play Store
- Android: 4.4+.
- In-app purchases: ₹75.00 – ₹2,500.00 per item.
- Rating: 4.2 (348k ratings).
- Installs: Over 10 million.
- Contains ads: No
- Size: 22M.
Lawnchair 2
Lawnchair 2 introduces powerful new features—from Drawer Categories to integration with Android Recents and contextual data in At a Glance.
- Price: Free.
- Link: Play Store
- Android: 5.0+.
- In-app purchases: No.
- Rating: 4.2 (33k ratings).
- Installs: Over 1 million.
- Contains ads: No
- Size: Varies.
Launcher iOS 15
Launcher iOS 15 gives (as the name shows) iOS interface for the android mobile operating system. If you love iOS interface and want to have similar design in your Android phone, try this one. Beware though as this one contains lot of ads.
- Price: Free.
- Link: Play Store
- Android: Varies.
- In-app purchases: No.
- Rating: 4.7 (2 million ratings).
- Installs: Over 50 million.
- Contains ads: Yees
- Size: Varies.
