Neo Launcher
An open-source, customizable Android home screen launcher derived from Omega Launcher.
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About Neo Launcher
Neo Launcher replaces the home screen on an Android phone. It continues the work of Omega Launcher and is built on the Android Launcher3 code, adding options for changing how the home screen, app drawer and icons look and behave.
It is developed in the open with a long commit history. It suits Android users who want a customizable launcher whose source they can inspect, as an alternative to closed launchers.
Strengths
- Open source
- Based on Android's own Launcher3 code
- Many customization options
Limitations
- Android only
- No official homepage beyond the repository
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source.
- License
- Open source, license not stated
- Developer
- NeoApplications
- Platforms
- Android
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Best suited for
- Android users who want a customizable open-source home screen
- Categories
- App launchers
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
Alternatives to Neo Launcher
Compare allSoftware that can replace Neo Launcher for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.
Lawnchair
Open-source Pixel Launcher alternative with Material You theming.
Lawnchair stays free and open source, offering Pixel Launcher behaviour with Material You theming, icon packs and grid customisation, though stable builds can lag Android releases.
Nova Launcher
The long-established customisable Android home screen replacement.
Nova Launcher is closed source and freemium, with a very complete customisation set and layout backup, while gestures and several features need the paid Prime upgrade.
Action Launcher
Android home screen launcher with quick themes and Pixel-style features.
Action Launcher is closed source and freemium, adding Quicktheme wallpaper-matched colors and Pixel-style features, with some features locked behind a paid unlock.
Smart Launcher 6
Launcher that sorts apps into categories and matches your wallpaper.
Smart Launcher 6 is closed source and freemium, automatically sorting apps into categories, with several features requiring the paid Pro version.
Niagara Launcher
Minimalist one-handed launcher with a list-based home screen.
Niagara Launcher is closed source and freemium, replacing the icon grid with a one-handed list and inline notifications, with icon packs requiring Pro.
Kvaesitso
Search-focused Android launcher that searches beyond installed apps.
Kvaesitso stays free and open source under GPL-3.0 but centers on a search box covering apps, contacts, calendar and files, using tags instead of folders.
KISS Launcher
Tiny search-first Android launcher under 250 KB.
KISS Launcher stays free and open source under GPL-3.0, weighs under 250 KB and is search-first with little visual customisation.
Olauncher
Minimal text-only launcher built to reduce screen time.
Olauncher stays free and open source under GPL-3.0 but offers a text-only home screen with no widgets, folders or icon customisation by design.
