The Big List of Home Launchers - June 8, 2013

Mr. Lucky · Jun 2, 2013

OlyDroid said:
The creator of Zeam just released a new launcher called SickSky. Appears to be 4.1+ only. Also updated Zeam and put a note that says "this app is no longer in development"

Thanks for the info. Zeam was good, but its day has come and gone. Strangely, the "4.1 and up" SickSky is flagged as incompatible in Google Play with my 4.2.2 Nexus 7. :thinking:

Marty_Since87 · Jun 3, 2013

DragonSlayer95 said:
Oh yes, many of them just aren't by recognized developers.

They need to be recognized, I'm good with smart launcher as of now.

OlyDroid · Jun 3, 2013

Mr. Lucky said:
Thanks for the info. Zeam was good, but its day has come and gone. Strangely, the "4.1 and up" SickSky is flagged as incompatible in Google Play with my 4.2.2 Nexus 7.

That is strange. Worked on my wifes HTC One V 4.1.2 but not on my Kyocera Rise 4.0.4. That's why i assumed jellybean only. Youre right, Zeam is outdated. I was just hoping it would get a full makeover to be more inline with 4.0+ before it was put to rest.

hulkmarvel · Jun 4, 2013

I didn't see yet into the lists a launcher that i like,baidu launcher (there are 2 of them,the better is the newest updated,may 23th).Much better than doremi (they have the same developer).Light but it gives the possibility to create folders of apps.

I like best:91launcher,360 launcher,launcher 8 (for windows style),adw.I have gingerbread phones for the moment.

There is also bazooka launcher (trebuchet style),but i don't like it.

Johnny Crapple · Jun 4, 2013

Yandex.shell https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.yandex.shell it's free

Scur · Jun 4, 2013

I'll add these all tonight, thnx folks.

Scur · Jun 5, 2013

update

Bazooka Launcher varies with device
Yandex.Shell (Launcher+Dialer) varies with device
SickSky Launcher (beta) 4.1 and up
Baidu Launcher 2.2 and up

hulkmarvel · Jun 5, 2013

Scur said:
update

Bazooka Launcher varies with device

Yandex.Shell (Launcher+Dialer) varies with device

SickSky Launcher (beta) 4.1 and up

Baidu Launcher 2.2 and up

You really did a great job these years,an amazing list always updated.

I only want to add for baidu launcher that it is much better the other one,link is the same without the last 2 letters (launcher instead of launcherin).It is the only one they update last months.No matter of chinese market homepage,the launcher is entirely in english language.

I advice to use only this one (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.baidu.launcher).

Scur · Jun 5, 2013

Ah, there's the other Baidu. Couldn't find it, thnx.

naaser · Jun 7, 2013

This is a great job .. Thank you man

Scur · Jun 8, 2013

update

Baidu Desktop 2.3 and up
GO Launcher Prime 2.2 and up

hulkmarvel · Jun 12, 2013

Yesterday i remembered i had used home [+] developer ateam,a good home but a bit heavy,i think it is better to try it with at least dual-core phones.Another little problem could be that it is not entirely traduced in english (developer is japanese i think).

It seems to me that there isn't already present in the lists.

Link:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.a_tm.android.launcher

tom_11 · Jun 12, 2013

This has been updated
Androse Launcher

Androse Launcher Mobile

Its a great Windows 8 Launcher!
Check it out!

hulkmarvel · Jun 13, 2013

It seems to me the lists also not include the new 360 launcher iphone style,i only see the older (beautiful and very improved one).Now they made also this one.

Link:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qihoo360.ilauncher

I add also that i see some launchers with the word "transparent" they have all the same developer.One of them is transparent iphone launcher.Developer forU naveen.I don't consider them real launchers,they are fake home apps that only change the phone's home appearance.In any case i mention them scur can evaluate if the can be considered launchers or not.

Scur · Jun 13, 2013

Yeah, I saw those too. I did a quick install of a couple before and they were actually live wallpapers. Just tried another one, though, and it was a home launcher replacement (not that I liked it). I'll have to go through them before I update.

gdiddy · Jun 13, 2013

So which one is best?

Scur · Jun 14, 2013

gdiddy said:
So which one is best?

There are several that may be the best in different categories, and you'll get different answers from different people. So really the most you can ask for are for some opinions.

Some of the ones I hear the most about in terms of people calling them "the best" lately are Go Launcher, Apex Launcher, Nova Launcher, Next Launcher, 91 Launcher, SSLauncher, and Action Launcher, and plenty of folks are happy with their stock launchers since the variety of great widgets out can personalize them quite well.

Scur · Jun 14, 2013

I keep several on my phone usually. Right now I'm using SSLauncher since I can place widgets without being constrained to a grid. And I like Apex Launcher because I can overlap widgets if I like.

Scur · Jun 14, 2013

Here I use them because of the launcher options...

SSLauncher = no grid

Apex Launcher = overlapping widgets

I really like the Vire Launcher widgets too. They change with the tilt of your phone to look like they are reflecting.

OlyDroid · Jul 6, 2013

One that I didn't see on the list and one I've never seen. Launcherli and Vire Play.

Petrah · Jul 6, 2013

Aviate Launcher (Alpha testing - invite only).

There's been 1.8 million dollars invested in this new launcher, with some pretty high end people working on it. I'm definitely looking forward to getting ahold of this launcher to test it out.

Highland Capital, Andreessen Horowitz & Others Put $1.8M Into Aviate, An Intelligent Homescreen For Android | TechCrunch

Aviate Blog

Aviate - An Intelligent Home Screen for Your Android Phone

hulkmarvel · Jul 6, 2013

1)EcoHome (hdak developer,i don't like it at all).

2)Hi launcher (not the one already found,now there are two with the same name,for this one the developer is hi dev studio).This is an iphone style launcher,i think (for iphone look) 360 ilauncher or espier launcher are much better and should be preferred.

Scur · Jul 7, 2013

OlyDroid said:
One that I didn't see on the list and one I've never seen. Launcherli and Vire Play.

I've been following Vire devs for a bit, but I need to check out where they're at now. Instead of multiple themes for a single launcher, they're planning multiple launchers with their own minor theming options. I really like Vire for the widgets, the reflection effects are rather cool. I'm surprised there aren't more like them floating around the Play Store.

Scur · Jul 7, 2013

Petrah said:
Aviate Launcher (Alpha testing - invite only).

There's been 1.8 million dollars invested in this new launcher, with some pretty high end people working on it. I'm definitely looking forward to getting ahold of this launcher to test it out.

Highland Capital, Andreessen Horowitz & Others Put $1.8M Into Aviate, An Intelligent Homescreen For Android | TechCrunch

Aviate Blog

Aviate - An Intelligent Home Screen for Your Android Phone

I noticed this one a few weeks ago, haven't updated the list yet, may as well today.

Ir seemed to me kind of a Google Now type of launcher. It may appeal to some folks, but I prefer to theme my home screen and I'm thinking they're spending all their time working on function. I'm really hoping it will work though, I like when unique launchers live up to their hype. It's kinda rare.

Myself, I can't get away from SSLauncher. It's one of the hardest launchers to learn the ins and outs of, but combined with UCCW, Desktop VisualizeR, Zooper, and custom icons, pretty much the only limitation to how it looks and behaves is my imagination.

nancybout · Jul 11, 2013

I'm ready to try something different. I've tried nova, and go launcher ( fb home lol)

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