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Nova Launcher vs KISS Launcher: catalog facts
Nova Launcher	KISS Launcher
Freemium A free version is available. Nova Launcher Prime is a one-time purchase.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Android	Android
The most complete set of home screen customisation options available Backup and restore of a whole layout between devices	Under 250 KB, with almost no memory or battery cost Results are ranked by your own usage, so common apps surface first
Development slowed considerably after the Branch acquisition Gestures and several features require the paid Prime upgrade	Search-first with no icon grid is a large habit change Deliberately plain; there is little to customise visually
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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