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YAM Launcher vs Mako: catalog facts
YAM Launcher	Mako
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Android	Android
Distraction-free text home screen Built-in weather via Open-Meteo	Minimal layout designed to limit distractions Runs fully on-device with no tracking
No icons or widgets for those who want them Android only	Android only Text-focused design will not suit people who want widgets and icon grids
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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