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Dragon Launcher vs Tapbar: catalog facts
Dragon LauncherTapbar
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

Android Android
  • Launches apps through gestures
  • Customizable list of fast-access apps
  • Supports four tap gestures
  • Can launch apps, shortcuts and quick actions
  • Gesture-driven approach takes some getting used to
  • No GitHub releases; installs come through F-Droid
  • Android only
  • Requires overlay or accessibility permissions
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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