By now we all know and have tried third party launcher such as Nova, Lawnchair or Action Launcher. However, over the years, some developers around the world have created new launchers alternatives to the more popular ones, in some cases offering functions never seen before in applications of this type.
If you have been tired of the look of your mobile home screen for a long time and are looking to give it a change of scenery, the first thing you should do is take a tour of our best weekly wallpapers and then try one of the little acquaintances of pitchers which we examine below.
Pear lance Pe
If you are looking for a Lightweight launcher, with the "stock" Android look and endless customization features, you should probably try Pear Launcher.
Among its features, it offers the possibility of create folders in the app drawer and to select the style among three types: vertical, paginated or by sections. It also includes customization features that aren't present in popular launchers like Nova, such as the ability to apply the blur effect to elements.
Includes gesture control, the ability to create and restore backups with your favorite settings and it can be downloaded for free. However, a Pro version is available that unlocks some additions such as the ability to perform actions by shaking the phone, or remove the maximum 10 app limit in the application drawer folders.
Kiss thrower
Kiss Launcher holds a radically different format compared to other applications of this type. According to its creator, the goal is to offer an extremely simple experience, something that jumps out from the moment you see that the app's weight is less than 250 KB.
The great advantage of this application is its commitment to research. Instead of bringing all your apps and shortcuts to your home screen or app drawer, one is offered search bar which, among other things, allows you to find apps and contacts, dial phone numbers, search the web, or do calculations without opening the browser.
Come Pear Launcher, Kiss is a totally free app, even if in this case we can't find a Pro version; all functions are available in the same edition. Furthermore, it is an open source project.
Relationship
Probably the lesser known launcher of this selection. After all, Ratio isn't even available on Google Play yet. It is also a launcher supported by one of the most ambitious projects we have seen so far in an app of this type.
Created by the Blloc company, Ratio is an ultra minimal launcher which eliminates any distraction and shows only truly relevant information. Its interface is based on tabs and submenus corresponding to categories, from which each application, conversation or widget can be accessed. Among other things, it has a "black and white" mode that can be replaced at any time by the "solar mode".
The app is still under development, although it is possible to register on the Blloc site to obtain a copy of the application and test the launcher on one of the compatible devices.
Niagara Grenade Launcher
Even if it is a little more popular than the previous ones - in Andro4all we have already selected it as one of the best Android launchers -, it is always good to remember that there is life beyond the classic launchers and that Niagara Launcher is a great option for those looking for something different.
Its main virtue is its format, as shows all installed apps in a vertical list on the home screen, thus facilitating access to any app. Furthermore, it allows you to interact with notifications directly from the home screen and, despite its format, it is a fairly customizable application.
