Launcher reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 215 Reddit reviews across 44 subreddits and 59 posts to rank the best Launcher brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/androidapps, r/QuestPiracy, r/GooglePixel, r/PiratedGames, r/PixelFold. Top-rated brands include Nova Launcher (4.6/5), Niagara Launcher (4.9/5), Nova (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews215
Subreddits44
Posts59
Brands94
Products21
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#1
Nova Launcher
4.6
(18)
"Nova for sure"
"Nova launcher and Darko icons."
"Nova launcher"
"Nova Launcher ftw!!"
"Nova Launcher"
"Been using it for about 10 yrs."
"I always end up back on Nova."
"Paid, but worth every dollar."
"I’ve been using Nova Launcher for 6+ years, love how customizable it is."
"Nova is still the best."
#2
Niagara Launcher
4.9
(14)
"I love Niagara, have been using it for years."
"I love niagara"
"Im using niagra launcher on my zflip4 it's really good."
"Niagara Launcher is really good, give the trial ago and see if you like it as it works different to most launchers"
"I loved it so much i bought the paid version."
"Is incredible."
"Niagara Launcher."
"Niagara Launcher >."
"Niagara Launcher and Smart Launcher 6 are the best."
"I just recently switched to Niagara Launcher and it worked really well."
#3
Nova
4.2
(10)
"I paid $4.00 for Nova Prime in 2014 and I've been able to use on every phone I've had since then. Really nothing to complain about."
"I've been using Nova launcher since I got my phone and have had no complaints"
"Have used Nova for many years and still rocking it on my P9P."
"Tried like 20 but went back to nova, works the fastest with Google assistant voice."
"They're not actively developing the old one but it's very good and still my favorite."
"Thanks, I'll take a look at Nova."
"The free version has more than enough options to customize it like crazy."
"I like nova launcher. But I've been using it for years."
"I'm playing with Nova for the moment and will give Niagara a shot next."
"I want to say Nova, but I no longer trust the company that owns it anymore."
#4
Smart Launcher
4.6
(8)
"Smartlauncher. You will not regret."
"Smart Launcher is one of the best launchers right now."
"Personally, I think it's easily the best right now."
"Very customizable and doesn't waste any system resources"
"Smart Launcher (My All Time Fav)"
"I use Smart Launcher too since I got my Fold. Works well!"
"Try Smart Launcher 6 or Lawnchair 2—customizable and stable options."
"Smart launcher, lawnchair, and hyperion are my go to."
#5
Lawnchair
4.3
(8)
"Lawnchair"
"Crdroid rom with lawnchair launcher and my pixel 9 is THE PERFECT DEVICE."
"Lawnchair is pretty good I think its foss"
"I was using Lawn chair and really liked it."
"I started using lawnchair and I really like it"
"Lawnchair launcher in the app store."
"Lawnchair."
"It's free and open source.. There are other Foss launchers as well.. but i like this one among the lot.."
#6
Prism Launcher
4.7
(7)
"Prism. It's simple to use, supports mods, shaders and resource packs."
"Prismlauncher all the way. There's pretty much no downsides in using it."
"I find Prism works best for me as other launchers do not have a cat button."
"Prism Launcher"
"I’m running Sequoia and Prism Launcher works perfectly."
"A launcher like prism allows you to chose the java release you want and tweak the jvm args per instance which may improve performance."
"I use Prism Launcher myself since I find it quite easy to manage while still giving me plenty of options."
#7
SKLauncher
4.3
(6)
"I use sklauncher, haven't encountered any problems"
"SKLauncher is great and safe."
"Sklauncher or prism with crack"
"SKlauncher still seems like the recommended"
"Sklauncher is super easy to cracked but someone had a method to use prism."
"SKlauncher"
#8
Heroic
4.3
(6)
"Yes, works amazing."
"Heroic is the most streamlined in my opinion, it’s pretty great :)"
"Yes, I use Heroic for installing Windows GOG games onto my Steam Deck often and it works quite well."
"I don’t have any problems installing and running GOG games using Heroic Launcher."
"I prefer Heroic game launcher over lutris because heroic is built with nodejs while lutris is built with python."
"Steam for Steam games, Heroic for everything else."
#9
Lightning Launcher
4.2
(6)
"Get Lightning Launcher because it's free and open source."
"Lightning launcher is the one."
"Lightning launcher works well and is free."
"Lightning launcher is free and on rookie, it supports quest game tuner."
"Lightning launcher works fine for all my needs."
"Pirate lightning launcher from rookie if you only want Whatever."
#10
Quest Games Optimizer
5.0
(5)
"QGO is all you'll ever need. I've tried all the others and nothing even comes close. I actually pirated it the first time to test it but it was so damn good I purchased it. Worth every penny."
"QGO is the most AWESOME."
"Pay for the only app you'll ever want to spend money on Quest Games Optimizer if you want to do things the FUCK YES WAY!"
"I have only bought one app and that's Quest Games Optimizer.... Super app for all the games and apps...even pirated ones as well."
"The most AWESOME is Quest Games Optimizer. You have to pay for it, but will make your games to look better and includes a launcher."
#11
Projectivity
4.6
(5)
"No need with Shield...you will find it hard to slow it down with Projectivy. I've been running it fine for months."
"I have three shields in the house, all running projectivy and they all run perfectly."
"I have the same box with that shitty Google launcher disabled and no problems, he also just released 4.60 and installed right from the GitHub over my current with non-issues."
"I use projectivity with my formuler z11 pro max and my homatics 4k r plus."
"I have PL on my Dune Box R and I just use the PL settings to override the built in launcher which I have left in place."
#12
Niagara
4.6
(5)
"Niagara Launcher! Switched from Nova and never looked back."
"Niagara launcher is the cherry and tits for me."
"By far Niagara is the best one I have used."
"Niagara for the outside screen."
"Niagara by far is the most foldable friendly."
#13
Playnite
5.0
(4)
"Playnite. You can import and sync any steam games and their time played automatically, too."
"Playnite [https://i.imgur.com/VsW4XMM.png](https://i.imgur.com/VsW4XMM.png)"
"Try to check Playnite"
"I believe I've read here somewhere that playnite is also a go to."
#14
RPG
5.0
(4)
"RPG highest damage rocket launcher."
"RPG highest damage rocket launcher."
"RPG deals the most damage. M5 has a handy scope and nearly zero drop."
"RPG for sure. Screw javelin that things sucks balls."
#15
Projectivy
4.8
(4)
"Projectivy launcher. Try it."
"Projectivy is pretty much the most common recommendation and for good reasons."
"It's the only one that can become the default without having to use launcher manager."
"Depends on your needs, but Projectivy works very well for most people."
#16
Total Launcher
4.8
(4)
"I've been using Total Launcher for years."
"Total launcher. I try other launchers occasionally but I always come back to total launcher."
"Total launcher❤️"
"Very customizable."
#17
Smart Launcher 6
4.5
(4)
"The best one."
"Smart Launcher 6 Niagara Launcher Nova Launcher."
"Big fan of Smart Launcher 6 and Niagara."
"Smart launcher 6 is the way"
#18
Prism
4.7
(3)
"Prism with offline bypass is the way"
"Id recommend prism"
"You could try a third-party launcher like Prism Launcher and see if that has more success."
#19
Soar Phoenix
4.7
(3)
"Just buy them a Soar Phoenix. It comes with a meta beyblade and a string launcher."
"I suggest grabbing the 'Soar Phoenix' set because it comes with a amazing beyblade and a string launcher."
"The red launcher with Soar Phoenix is the best and cheapest."
#20
Octopi Launcher
4.3
(3)
"Octopi (still in dev) is really slick on my Fold 9."
"Octopi launcher is one that is being developed and works great on folding phones."
"It's new but getting updated frequently and developer listens the users."
#21
AIO Launcher
4.0
(3)
"I like it!"
"People are really sleeping on AIO (All in One) Launcher."
"AIO Launcher."
#22
Kvaesito
4.0
(3)
"Gets a lot of good reviews from other users."
"Kvaesitso."
"Switched to this after trying a couple others."
#23
KISS Launcher
5.0
(2)
"KISS launcher"
"It's super fast to access your apps."
#24
Kvaesitso
5.0
(2)
"Kvaesitso. Thank me later."
"Kvaesitso (A search-focused, free and open source launcher for Android)"
#25
Quest Game Optimizer
5.0
(2)
"Quest Game Optimizer."
"Quest Games Optimizer. It’s not just the best launcher but also has the upside of making all your games look way better."
#26
Olauncher
4.5
(2)
"Olauncher if you're into minimalism! Completely free and lightweight."
"I like Olauncher because it's nice and simple."
#27
Smart
4.5
(2)
"Smart launcher is the way."
"Smart Launcher here and it works well."
#28
Hyperion Launcher
4.5
(2)
"Never had an issue."
"Hyperion Launcher"
#29
Before Launcher
4.5
(2)
"It makes my phone simpler without any app icon and blocks any notification I want to."
"I like Before Launcher, the free version is beefy and the cost for the premium is fair."
#30
Evolve Launcher
4.0
(2)
"I do prefer evolve. For some reason lightning shortcut keeps disappearing."
"Evolve launcher on rookie is also good."
#31
Microsoft
4.0
(2)
"Currently running Microsoft Launcher and it is very close to what nova has in terms of features."
"I decided I wanted a change on my Pixel 4a 5G and settled on Microsoft Launcher."
#32
Daijisho
4.0
(2)
"If you want a free option Daijisho, I haven't tried out Beacon, but apparently that's good too."
"Daijisho and Beacon might be your best options."
#33
Classic Winder
5.0
(1)
"Classic Winder launcher or the ones you got with starters are really good!"
#34
Nova Pro
5.0
(1)
"Nova pro is the way to go."
#35
Fossify Launcher
5.0
(1)
"First of all it is free and open source."
#36
Soar Phoenix Starter Pack
5.0
(1)
"Get the soar phoenix starter pack! comes with one of the best beyblades and a string launcher that’s comfortable for anybody to hold"
#37
Catapult
5.0
(1)
"Allows you to install multiple forks, big modpack and large amount of soundpacks, stay on current experimental version and 'Resume last world' function."
#38
Dispatch Launcher
5.0
(1)
"I'm loving dispatch so far. It looks great and functions great."
#39
O Launcher
5.0
(1)
"I really like OLauncher. So simple."
#40
ES DE
5.0
(1)
"You can join their patreon for $5 (one time) and get the APK."
#41
Ultimate Fusion DX Set Launcher
5.0
(1)
"Ultimate Fusion DX Set launcher is most powerful."
#42
LR String
5.0
(1)
"Lr string is the best, you should get a grip if your worried about physical injuries."
#43
Daijisho Launcher
5.0
(1)
"I really like daijisho a lot of themes to use and very easy to navigate."
#44
Pojav
5.0
(1)
"Pojav is the only solid option for android users to play java on their devices."
#45
Variaries
5.0
(1)
"Most powerful launcher in my opinion."
#46
PoE
4.0
(1)
"I would therefore recommend to use the PoE launcher while the game is in early access."
#47
CarCar
4.0
(1)
"CarCar launcher does exactly what you’ve described."
#48
Vortex
4.0
(1)
"Try Vortex. It's also very good for modding, as well."
#49
Plitch
4.0
(1)
"Try Plitch. It's actually pretty decent and is like WeMod."
#50
Hasbro
4.0
(1)
"I’d suggest purchasing a winder launcher so you can see & feel the difference."
#51
DB Launcher
4.0
(1)
"Your best shot is a db launcher since it’s the easiest to mod into other gen launches."
#52
Action Launcher
4.0
(1)
"I use Action launcher pixel edition"
#53
Square Home
4.0
(1)
"Try Square Home. You can arrange the tiles in a simple grid so the tiles function as big buttons."
#54
Square
4.0
(1)
"I'm using square launcher after moving from Microsoft launcher."
#55
ONY
4.0
(1)
"Hi, have a look at ONY Elderly Launcher on Google Play Store."
#56
CurseForge
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using curseforge and it runs just fine for me."
#57
Lawnchair 14
4.0
(1)
"Lawnchair 14. (Github)"
#58
Minimal AF Launcher
4.0
(1)
"I really like it."
#59
FOSS Launcher
4.0
(1)
"You can try FOSS Launcher like Lawnchair."
#60
Square Home 3
4.0
(1)
"Square home 3 is also good"
#61
Primal TV Launcher
4.0
(1)
"I prefer this over projectivity"
#62
ATV
4.0
(1)
"ATV Launcher Pro."
#63
MS Launcher
4.0
(1)
"I like MS launcher and found it to be the best completely free offering."
#64
Hyperion
4.0
(1)
"Hyperion
Lawnchair 14 (GitHub)"
#65
ONY Elderly Launcher
4.0
(1)
"There is an AIR mode that should fit majority of your use cases."
#66
DB String Launcher
4.0
(1)
"The db string launcher but more specifically the one from the ultimate fusion dx set."
#67
DB Launchers
4.0
(1)
"DB launchers with the power gear are the strongest."
#68
Legacy Launcher
4.0
(1)
"Legacy Launcher, pretty good"
#69
PrismLauncher
4.0
(1)
"PrismLauncher works fine"
#70
UltimMC
4.0
(1)
"UltimMC"
#71
TLauncher
4.0
(1)
"TLauncher"
#72
Light Launcher
4.0
(1)
"Light launcher 2"
#73
LR Launchers
4.0
(1)
"I find lr launchers to be the most consistent and stronger"
#74
BeyLauncher
4.0
(1)
"BeyLauncher LR is nice to have, but the regular ones will be fine too."
#75
Dispatch
4.0
(1)
"I really enjoyed that launcher as a free option but I’ve opted for the Dispatch launcher for its look."
#76
Beacon Launcher
4.0
(1)
"I use beacon, pretty great, straight forward, easy for noobs like me."
#77
SquareHome
4.0
(1)
"I use SquareHome."
#78
Pgsharp Launcher
4.0
(1)
"Pgsharp Launcher is more stable than iPogo."
#79
4.0
(1)
"Great launcher. It cleans up the mess that's the standard Google launcher."
#80
FLauncher
4.0
(1)
"FLauncher for me"
#81
Default Launcher
4.0
(1)
"Unless you need functionality (intents) from the default launcher, then it's always best to disable it."
#82
ESAppLauncher
4.0
(1)
"Google an app called 'ESapplauncher' to put your regular apps in a separate console category."
#83
Pegasus
4.0
(1)
"Try pegasus, a little bit difficult to set up but so worth it with its themes."
#84
Midfake
4.0
(1)
"Im very satisfied with the reproduction/midfake mars red lr launcher."
#85
BIG
4.0
(1)
"Try BIG Launcher, it's keyboard-friendly."
#86
Lutris
4.0
(1)
"Lutris is better for older games because it has custom scripts."
#87
GD Launcher
4.0
(1)
"GD is good. Similar to prism with a more modern looking ui."
#88
Zalith Launcher
4.0
(1)
"Zalith launcher on github."
#89
Poco Launcher
4.0
(1)
"Why do people see that and dont google it?"
#90
Left Spin Launcher
4.0
(1)
"Left spin launcher, look for dragoon starter sets."
#91
Microsoft Launcher
3.0
(1)
"Liked none so back to MS Launcher."
#92
Pro Launcher
3.0
(1)
"You can try Pro Launcher Productive You."
#93
Buzztv
3.0
(1)
"Buzztv powerstation station 6 with ATV launcher"
#94
HTC Sense Launcher
2.0
(1)
"Your best bet would be using a custom launcher and custom widgets to try to replicate the look and feel"
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