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Nova Launcher vs Kvaesitso: catalog facts
Nova Launcher	Kvaesitso
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	One search box covers apps, contacts, calendar, files and web sources Tags instead of folders, with a built-in calculator and converter
Development slowed considerably after the Branch acquisition Gestures and several features require the paid Prime upgrade	The F-Droid build removes features that depend on non-free APIs Search-first design suits some habits and not others
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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