µLauncher

0.2.12

jrpie

5.00

42 reviews

1,000+
Downloads

Free

Launch apps by swiping or pressing buttons. Replaces the home screen.

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Summary

µLauncher reimagines the home screen with gesture- and button-based app launching, delivering a streamlined, app-centric experience. As an open-source fork with an emphasis on user control and optional accessibility-based screen locking, it also highlights a privacy-forward stance by stating it never shares data. Total downloads reach 1,000+ with 140 downloads in the last 30 days, and the app has a long-running presence in the Personalization space.

Pros & Cons

Gesture- and button-based launching for fast access
Optional accessibility-based screen lock
Open-source with GitHub and F-Droid availability
Free to use with a privacy-forward stance (no data sharing)

Lacks some traditional features like explicit shortcuts, icon customization, and Settings options often highlighted by competitors
Not ranked in any top lists, which may affect discoverability
Google Play publishing has documented challenges for updates and distribution

About µLauncher

µLauncher is a personalization app developed by jrpie.

Download Statistics

µLauncher has been downloaded 1.7 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 140 times.

User Ratings

µLauncher is rated 5.00 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 42 ratings.

App Information

µLauncher is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 3.10 MB. The latest APK version available is 0.2.12. The last update was on June 25, 2026.

Technical Requirements

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since July 2024.

µLauncher is made and published by jrpie. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with jrpie. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to jrpie and are shown as published on Google Play.

Description by jrpie (from Google Play)

uLauncher replaces the home screen. Unlike classical home screens,

More data about µLauncher

Price	Free
Total installs	1.7 thousand
Recent installs	140
Rating	5.00 based on 42 ratings
Ranking	Not ranked
Version	0.2.12
App size	3.10 MB
Number of libraries	?
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	No ads

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Installs over time

µLauncher has been installed 1.7 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 140 times.

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android-launcher@jrpie.de

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Comments on µLauncher for Android

★★★★★ Shreya · Nov 4, 2025

Great launcher. The minimalist looking app list with text only looks like my phone is running Windows 98, but then gestures make it feel like it's from the future. Every gesture makes the phone usage feel more purposeful and intentional. I hope the developers of this project stays healthy and motivated enough to keep this alive and never start collecting any data. I installed this via Accrescent, just using Google Play to drop this review. Thanks a ton.

★★★★★ Niteesh Khanal · Sep 15, 2024

Update: Great minimal launcher. It has a good user interface and also keeping a minimal look. First time I found it at f-droid and by little digging I found at play store. It has very helpful features. But I found a bug (Or function IDK) where if you press this (🔺) button on navigation bar it opens all apps. It's it because I don't want to use time-wasting app. So, Devs can just add a feature to hide apps and hide app icons (both). And there should be a feature to see phone uses in home :)

★★★★★ Marx The human (Marx) · Sep 2, 2025

Installed it through Accrescent. Loved the gesture based navigation and no ads (at least, through Accrescent). Probably one of the best launchers out there, second only to Niagara launcher (paid version)

Google Play Rankings for µLauncher

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Technologies used by µLauncher

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Trust & Safety: Open-source project with source code on GitHub and an optional accessibility-based lock feature. The app emphasizes that it never shares data. It requests several permissions (including ACCESS_HIDDEN_PROFILES and QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES), which may warrant user awareness and review before installation.

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