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Mako vs Escape Launcher: catalog facts
Mako	Escape Launcher
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Android	Android
Minimal layout designed to limit distractions Runs fully on-device with no tracking	Built-in screen time tracking Support for widgets, weather and search
Android only Text-focused design will not suit people who want widgets and icon grids	Minimal design will not suit people who like icon grids Some features need Android 15 or later
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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