6 Android Apps to Customize Notification Center and Status Bar

The customization options on Android has improved incredibly over the past few years. We have multiple launchers, lock screen apps, icon packs, etc. dripping with new features, but one aspect of customization is rarely touched by developers and users alike – the notification center.

If you own a Samsung, HTC, LG, or Xiaomi device, chances are you can customize most of them to your preference. On the other hand, stock Android users are left with what Google has to offer. However, there are some amazing apps, hidden in Play Store's vast library that let you customize the notification center and status bar. We have found the best and Here are 6 Android apps you can use to customize Notification Center:

Remark : All the apps mentioned below work on non-rooted devices.

1. Material Status Bar Notific

Whether you're a geek or not, you'll agree that you wanted your phone to rock Google's very hyped Material Design UI language. We've always had responsive custom launchers, but none of them modify the status bar or notification center. Well, Material Status Bar notific does just that. The app allows you to change the way your status bar displays information and even changes the notification center to make it look like Samsung's TouchWiz, which isn't necessarily bad looking.

You can set the colors in which you want your notification icons to appear and you can also choose colors from a particular image. There is a Pro version available which fully opens up the customization options and lets you go crazy in customizing your phone's status bar and center notification.

Installation: (free) (Pro version $1,49)

2. Snap Swipe Drawer

Snap Swipe Drawer is the best example of the effective use of widgets on Android. What this app does is it allows you to place widgets in the notification center. So you may think well, but how useful is that? As you can access Notification Center from the top of any app, you can always access your useful widgets while using any other app. It smartly lets you split your status bar into two parts, one part lets you draw the default notification center and the other part draws the widget drawer.

In essence, it takes multitasking productivity to the next level. Imagine, you can quickly check your Google Now cards to quench your thirst for news while scoring the highest score in Asphalt Drift 8!

There is a for version available which sets the limit on the number of widgets from 3 to unlimited and removes ads as well.

Installation: (free with Prime version at $1,99 in-app purchase)

3. Notification Toggle

Wouldn't it be cool if you could access your favorite apps like WhatsApp and Facebook from the notification center? Well, the Toggle notification app lets you create custom shortcuts for all apps and various device function shortcuts. You are allowed to change the color of the flip flops according to your taste and even create a second row of many other flip flops.

You can also add shortcuts like direct line, favorites and more with the Pro version of the application.

Installer: (free with in-app purchase for Pro version)

4. Status

You can consider Status to be quite similar to the first app featured in this list, but it has some unique features, compared to the first one. Status, as the name suggests, allows you to customize status bar only, with options to change the appearance and position of the clock. It also lets you customize each and every icon on the status bar, ranging from icon color to different designs for WiFi batteries or icons. You can even change the color of the entire status bar to your liking. Plus, as a bonus, you can use theAndroid Wear integration to operate the toggles on your smartwatch or fitness tracker. And, the major deciding factor for you to try this is – it's free.

Installation: (free)

5. iNoty OS 10 PRO

We might like Android a lot, but the truth is, Apple's iOS is pretty good too. There are a number of Android users who want the iOS-look on their device and if you are specifically looking to get the iOS-like notification center on your device, the iNoty OS 10 Pro brings you exactly that. With the app you get a full center and control center style notification iOS 10 and all the things you want to see in them. Additionally, you can set a background wallpaper for notification center and even adjust blur levels on them. Also, you get Control Center, with all iOS options and toggles. Well , go for this one if you want to experience iOS notification center and control center on your Android device.

Installation: (free)

6. Status Bar Shake Opener

If you have an Android smartphone packing a huge screen, you may have noticed that reaching the status bar to pull down the notification center isn't so easy. There's this little app, called Status Bar Shake Opener, that  deploys the notification center when you shake the device. It's definitely useful for those with huge smartphones or tiny hands. Or who are super lazy. Just shake the left to bring him back and shake the right to push him back. Simple!

Installation: (free)

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