µLauncher

0.2.12

jrpie

5.00

40 reviews

1,000+
Downloads

Free

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

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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 99 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 1.4 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 99 times.

User Ratings

µLauncher is rated 5.00 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 40 ratings.

App Information

µLauncher is FREE to download. The APK download size is 3.10 MB. The latest 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 app has been available on Google Play July 2024.

Description

uLauncher replaces the home screen. Unlike classical home screens,

More data about µLauncher

Price	Free to download
Total downloads	1.4 thousand
Recent downloads	99
Rating	5.00 based on 40 ratings
Ranking	Not ranked
Version	0.2.12
APK size	3.10 MB
Number of libraries	?
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	NO ads

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µLauncher has been downloaded 1.4 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been downloaded 99 times.

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android-launcher@jrpie.de

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Comments on µLauncher for Android

★★★★★ Cranky Monkey · Jun 6, 2025

Great Launcher fork / rewrite!... These minimal launchers actually make the phone MORE functional... I didn't think I'd be able to remember 30 gestures, but given that they kind of "self-organize", it's not that hard!.... P.S., an option to back up / restore settings would be cool :)

★★★★☆ Prd Y · Mar 19, 2025

A great launcher However, I request one feature. App drawer must ask a password optionally to allow user to use apps. This will be a great security feature. One more request is as the app tends to be minimalistic, it can also display screen time and weather optionally.

★★★★★ 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.

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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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