Best Minimal Android Launchers (2024) | Niagara & Beyond
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
- Reviewing the best minimal Android launchers in 2024, testing my favourite alternative setups to the excellent Niagara. For productivity and performance, here's the top 5 launchers to download for your phone - including Minimalist, AP15, Yasan and KISS.
Let us know your own choice for the best Android setup in 2024 down below, and I'm hoping to round up the ones I like the most soon!
Niagara is still one of my absolute favourite launchers thanks to its minimal but genius layout. You get fast access to the most important apps, with the others buried away in a cascading menu.
However, I've also got a lot of love for AP15, which does away with icons and replaces them with straight text. This helps to limit distractions, with surprisingly deep customisation, making it one of the best productivity-focused launchers in 2024. It's similar to Minimalist, which costs a hefty chunk these days, but absolutely free!
For the top new minimal launchers in 2024, Yasan is a solid choice. This AI-led effort slaps just nine icons on your Android phone's desktop, based on the time of day and your browsing habits. And I'm also still a fan of the slick and simple KISS launcher.
Those are my picks for the top free and premium minimalist setups, let me know how wrong I am below!
Best Minimalist Android Launchers (2024) Chapters:
0:00 - Niagara Launcher
3:25 - Minimalist Launcher
5:34 - AP15
7:36 - Yasan Launcher
9:26 - KISS - Наука та технологія
Niagara is still my favorite!
is that a bayagara reference
yep me too
Just found out about this. Just downloaded it on really like it
Mee also
Its trash lol.
Thank you uncle spurt. I installed Niagara after seeing this video, yesterday. Loved it.
ever since i found out about niagara i've been blessed, such an amazing launcher Simple and clean been using it for a 5 months so far
Thanks. I just switched to android (Samsung flip 5) from iOS for the last 15 years. Love it! Personalization was one of my top 3 reasons to switch. Cheers.
I used Niagara based on your recommendation since last year oe two. Still using it now 👍🏻
Been enjoying Niagara on my S24U. Keeps in clean and simple.
Tried a heap of launchers, including the one's mentioned here and always come back to Nova. It can be made as minimalist or as heavy as you like - add in KWLP and it is perfect.
I use NOVA LAUNCHER since I dont remember.. And for me is the best for all my needs..
Im verry older with nova launcher n°1 for me
Meu vivo iqooo 11 pro não aceita a nova launcher 😢
Nova launcher didn't support gestures. Sadly. But this was my favorite ever since it was launched
@@singspirations021the new v8 does support gestures. Works perfectly on my friend's android 13 phone but doesn't work on my Samsung a20 android 11. I think you need at least android 12 for it. (Not sure)
I had been using Nova since 2016 until I discovered Niagara, I'm not sure I'll ever look back.
I switched from Nova Prime to Lawnchair 14 beta and am loving it! ❤
my first launcher was nova launcher on my android version 4.4 KitKat, really it changes the whole look of my home screen setup this launcher was ahead of its time. now i use niagara launcher as i am minimal user.
Been using Before launcher for over a year now. Glad to have different options, though it's worked really nicely for me and I like the UI/look
Might have to give Niagara a try, I've been using Nova for ages.
Also, hell yeah, Cure by Erra is such a good record. Sick seeing it make an appearance.
... though I would probably never get one, I really dig your launcher videos ...
I use to use Nova launcher since my pixel 2 XL. I changed over to Niagara since S22 ultra and haven't looked back. Paid for life time and it was totally worth it. Such a great minimal launcher that just works.
I'm still rocking Total launcher, I love to fully customize my homescreen and because I still use the old and deleted multipicture live wallpaper app it works great with the launcher
I can make the widget hidden on the swipe gesture, so it can be empty to show the wallpaper
I guess it's a bit of the oppostie of a minimalist launcher, but I'm really enjoying the AIO Launcher. It gives similar vibes to a minimalist in the sense that ytou only see the most useful apps, but packed with features.Hope to see you make another review of it!
Do more launcher videos!
As for normal launchers, Nova Launcher (and its Prime version) as well as Lawnchair (like Nova, but open source and some features missing, I think) are good as well.
Niagara launcher been my go-to launcher for like a year. and with the icon update customization is super easy.
Before Launcher is the best I’ve found by far. I love how minimal it is and simply to use. Definitely recommended.
AP15 looks neat :D
nice videos, big fan of your videos from Nigeria
Me too. It's an amazing country with an exceptional number of wealthy princes searching for relatives all around the world
Do these save ram/battery usage too?
You reminded me of Niagara launcher, so I just switched back to it. 😎
all this launchers, how much extra battery do they suck against the phone default one?
Before Launcher is my absoluuute favorite launcher. Great customization options, excellent user group support. Not profit driven.A+++
Wow a launcher review!
yeah l, ive been rocking nigara launcher for the past year, i love its simplicity
I tried Minimalist Launcher and like its ideas of reminding and delaying opening, but Niagara is still my fav. I've been using Niagara and Sesame for 3 years now.
just tried niagra and the most powerful feature seems to be customizing popups. for my email in the favorites list, i added the email widget so swiping it will bring it up along with the typical shortcuts. for apple music i added the recently played widget.
Can bookmarked (save to phone) sites be added to Niagara?
This was an option I haven't considered. Niagara looks interesting
I've been using it for years, takes a wee bit of getting used to but it's so quick and fluid once you're into it. It's options now are amazing.
Niagara, with PopUps (Folders) and stackable Widgets even in these Folders are also a unique Feature. Tried so many launchers but i always come Back to Niagara.
It reminds me of Nokia s launcher ,forgot the name...but this is so much better I think..
I compromised with myself and got a pixel with minimalist instead of a light phone 2, and honestly its the best. I have a smartphone with security but dumn and not distracting.
Surprised to see you listen to Erra! Didn't expect it from you
I am still using Niagara Pro launcher on my S24 Ultra. Personally, the best launcher I have ever used. I just like the one page design.
How do you set up the in app timer with niagara?
It's definitely a must have for large folding phones but otherwise it falls short. Counters (little red circle with number) don't appear on the app icons. The margins are too large around the edges (my custom calendar widget needs two lines to display event titles much more than stock OneUI or Nova Launcher). And no vertical stacking of custom widgets. Ideally I'd like to have two vertical slots for custom widgets that can also optionally stack horizontally too.
What is the phone your using?
Thanks great video
Does it work well or work on tablets? I got Samsung tab s9 ultra
Where can I find that gorgeous wallpaper at 0:14
I've been binging the 2010 Irish TV series Love/Hate and you're the spitting image of one the main characters, Nidge, played by Tom Vaughan-Lawlor. Unless actor was another part of your mysterious past, along with journalist and author?
Thank you ❤
O launcher is pretty dope, too
Niagara & Ratio Launcher are the best waiting for updates on both
Which phone is that?
I love Niagara even if it's only been a few days since I started using it but it has an issue. It takes a long time to load if you switch profiles. I noticed that issues when I created profiles to separate work from socials and from the rest and there is a loading time each time I switch, which can be a problem. KISS doesn't have this issue at all, it's always fast.
I think it is the first video without the Nova Launcher. I used the ap15 launcher before getting the 13 mini.
What is your mobile model?
The lack of meaningful backup support and minimal bulk customization options keep me from swapping to Niagara full time. I used to use it full time but ended up swapping phones which forced me to need to completely redo all of my customizations and folders which killed the launcher for me
My preference rests at the maximalist variety. "Pear Launcher" is good!
We continue to develop Before Launcher...for Pro about $6 (not $60) but even better: the free version is jam-packed with features. Minimalist, privacy-centered, no ads and never, ever a subscription.
Everyone seem to be sleep on Before Launcher.
Have been using Niagara for three years now....don't plan on stopping
¿Por qué?
Nova Launcher on day 1 always. Disable all animations make the phone faster than the flash.
How to set other language on Nova launcher?
That fluff was the star of the video
What's your thoughts on stock Samsung 'launcher'?
They should add a toggle so that you can have a proper vertical scrolling app tray if you want one
And I don't mean the half baked so called solution that was in Good Lock at one time either
i think emui with ios theme is the best for me, idk why but maybe the big icon (i set in 5 x 6) and the color of icon make it easier to remember.
yeah i'm 21y'o but My habits on a smartphone are like an old man 😅
When I saw the thumbnail, I already see Ichika from Project Sekai
can you make a tutorial on how to use gesture on xioami device
Niagara is unbeatably beautiful and it's one of the only apps I'd happily pay the premium for
Windows Phone metro tabs were the best and I've used android versions. Win8 launcher was the best but no longer supported so using another one. All your apps arranged how you want on the home screen, and swipe right to an a-z app list. I have about 25 apps on the home screen with the most used closest to my thumb. There isn't a faster navigation system. Easy, infinitely customisable. Long live windows phone!!
Agree! I loved the windows phone, I think I still have an old Lumia (right?) in a drawer somewhere lol. Just curious, I am familiar with Win8 but which one are you using currently?
It's like living in a happy village. Thank you , neighbours, for your community support.
Is the Time Limit of an app an option on the stable release of Niagra? I can't find it anywhere.
Just worked this out, long press an app then press screen time. The top box says app timer
If there’s a way to get the iOS emojis on droid, I’ll switch tomorrow.
Yo, what's the second launcher you showed in the thumbnail? The anime one.
I'm guessing it's Yasan launcher after set-up. Just a guess though
How to set time limit in niagra???
Smart launcher is the best. It's the most customizable. I like square launcher.
Olauncher is my favourite because it's so simple
And free and open source and no ads and no data collection and daily wallpapers 😃
How to set other language on Nova launcher?
Lynx is pretty cool
Niagara is king
I have it on all my phones but the redmi note 12 because it won't let me use gesture navigation with third party launchers
I was shocked by the thumbnail it's... ichika?
Smart Launcher 6.
Still incapable of backing up data like Nova launcher. Unless they added it now.
Name of this phone??
Why no one is talking about ratio launcher nowadays?
I just use nova so I can get the notification bubbles
I like the Pear Launcher.
0:50 Erra? You are more cultured than I thought.
Erra - good album
Windows Phone was one of the best minimal launchers.
Asking £60 for an app that intentionally has very few features is wild 😂
Good thing it's only £6 in some regions. 😂
I use a launcher (Lawnchair) to maintain a consistent UI on my phone. Don't like the silly things that Google change in every release, things I never asked for...
Still using nova launcher.
Bro, i don't wanna sizzle my sausage, i only have one and i need it. But i will start using Niagara.
best minimalist android tablet launchers when?
Would have been peak Tech Spurt if a cat leg had lifted in the air. 😀
Purchased and using niagra since 2021 was costing just 50 rupee that time
Niagara was my favorite until i somewhat stumbled upon Kvaesitso Launcher. Those people are cooking something more unique.
What phone is that? I like the square edges, is it waterproof ? Please don't be a slow charging Samsung
Which phone you are using.
Redmi note 13 pro 5g
Niagara launcher is good But sometimes we give a phone to a family member or someone else, then there will be a problem in using the phone.
mininalist launcher is good but olauncher is the same and free...much better
Once I started using Niagara, there was no going back 🤣
Notice how they all use the android buttons? They lack real gesture support as when you install them there is a noticeable lag when using gestures and flicking between home screen and recent apps. This is because android broke gesture support for 3rd party launchers years ago.
Depends on manufacturer. For instance, using launcher on xiaomi is a trash experience indeed. On the other hand, Samsung still lets you use gestures with 3rd party launchers! At least on my 6.0 oneUi version that's still true. Glory to Samsung! 🎉
Oh droiders😅
Nova works absolutely fine on my S23 Ultra, no issues at all with gestures or anything else. They also worked perfectly well on my previous Pixel 6, it's mostly the Chinese phones that don't allow gesture support
@@parshakamarshNo issues with all my LG phones as well. It really is an issue for those that were made by Chinese manufacturers. 😅
Gestures work perfectly with One Hand Operation +.
Meu vivo iqooo 11 pro não aceita nada de launcher
Smart Launcher is the best.!!!!
Olauncher is still the best minimalistic launcher