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Dragon Launcher vs PaperLaunch: catalog facts
Dragon LauncherPaperLaunch
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Free

Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license.

Android Android
  • Launches apps through gestures
  • Customizable list of fast-access apps
  • Launch apps with a side gesture
  • Organizes apps into folders and lanes
  • Gesture-driven approach takes some getting used to
  • No GitHub releases; installs come through F-Droid
  • Available for Android only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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