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Nova Launcher vs Smart Launcher 6: catalog facts
Nova Launcher	Smart Launcher 6
Freemium A free version is available. Nova Launcher Prime is a one-time purchase.	Freemium A free version is available. Smart Launcher Pro is a paid upgrade.
Android	Android
The most complete set of home screen customisation options available Backup and restore of a whole layout between devices	Automatic app categorisation removes most manual organising Search bar doubles as a calculator and unit converter
Development slowed considerably after the Branch acquisition Gestures and several features require the paid Prime upgrade	Automatic categorisation gets some apps wrong and needs correcting Several features require the paid Pro version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	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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