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Tapbar vs PaperLaunch: catalog facts
Tapbar	PaperLaunch
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Free Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license.
Android	Android
Supports four tap gestures Can launch apps, shortcuts and quick actions	Launch apps with a side gesture Organizes apps into folders and lanes
Android only Requires overlay or accessibility permissions	Available for Android only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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