Alternatives to Kvaesitso

Search-focused Android launcher that searches beyond installed apps. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Kvaesitso.

  • KISS Launcher

    Tiny search-first Android launcher under 250 KB.

    FreeOpen sourceAndroid

    KISS Launcher is also GPL-3.0 and search-first, but it is under 250 KB, ranks results by your usage and offers little visual customisation.

  • Olauncher

    Minimal text-only launcher built to reduce screen time.

    FreeOpen sourceAndroid

    Olauncher is free and GPL-3.0, but it swaps broad search for a text-only home screen with no widgets or folders, built to reduce screen time.

  • Lawnchair

    Open-source Pixel Launcher alternative with Material You theming.

    FreeOpen sourceAndroid

    Lawnchair is free and open source with a Pixel-style home screen, Material You theming and icon packs, rather than a search-focused design.

  • Niagara Launcher

    Minimalist one-handed launcher with a list-based home screen.

    FreemiumProprietaryAndroid

    Niagara Launcher is closed source and freemium, built around a one-handed list with inline notifications, and several features need the paid Pro upgrade.

  • Smart Launcher 6

    Launcher that sorts apps into categories and matches your wallpaper.

    FreemiumProprietaryAndroid

    Smart Launcher 6 is closed source and freemium, categorising apps automatically, and its search bar also works as a calculator and unit converter.

  • Nova Launcher

    The long-established customisable Android home screen replacement.

    FreemiumProprietaryAndroid

    Nova Launcher is closed source and freemium, with extensive home screen customisation and layout backup, while gestures require the paid Prime upgrade.

  • Action Launcher

    Android home screen launcher with quick themes and Pixel-style features.

    FreemiumProprietaryAndroid

    Action Launcher is closed source and freemium, offering Pixel-style features and wallpaper-matched Quicktheme colours, with some features behind a paid unlock.

  • Neo Launcher

    An open-source, customizable Android home screen launcher derived from Omega Launcher.

    FreeOpen sourceAndroid

    Neo Launcher is a free, open-source Launcher3-based home screen with many customization options and a conventional icon layout.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.

  • Launcher

    Widget-based iOS launcher for quick access to apps, contacts, and shortcuts.

    FreemiumProprietaryiOS