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Pie Launcher vs Niagara Launcher: catalog facts
Pie Launcher	Niagara Launcher
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Freemium A free ad-free version is available. Niagara Pro is a paid upgrade.
Android	Android
Launch frequent apps by muscle memory Type-to-search for everything else	Genuinely one-handed: the whole app list is reachable by thumb Notifications and media appear inline rather than as badges
Android only Takes some getting used to compared with icon grids	The list-based approach is a significant habit change Several features, including icon packs, need the paid Pro upgrade
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is 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 September 22, 2026

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