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Kvaesitso vs Nova Launcher: catalog facts
Kvaesitso	Nova Launcher
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Freemium A free version is available. Nova Launcher Prime is a one-time purchase.
Android	Android
One search box covers apps, contacts, calendar, files and web sources Tags instead of folders, with a built-in calculator and converter	The most complete set of home screen customisation options available Backup and restore of a whole layout between devices
The F-Droid build removes features that depend on non-free APIs Search-first design suits some habits and not others	Development slowed considerably after the Branch acquisition Gestures and several features require the paid Prime upgrade
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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