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Android Apps > Personalization > Primal TV Launcher
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Primal TV Launcher

1.25
DXIdev · Demodex Games
4.33
28 reviews
1,000+
Downloads
$4.99

A smooth and fancy home screen launcher for your Android TV devices

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AppBrain's verdict

Niche
Rating on Google Play
4.33
28 ratings
Installs
4.5 thousand
Last updated
September 16, 2026
Ads
No ads
Size
30.3 MB

Primal TV Launcher is a niche app, with 4.5 thousand installs. It doesn't have enough ratings yet to judge what users think.

Official page on Google Play

Summary

Primal TV Launcher delivers a clean, customizable Android TV home screen with tile-based layouts and Watch Next support. It supports daily wallpaper changes, multiple user profiles, and widget-enabled workflows, all without ads or in-app purchases. With 4.33 from 28 ratings and a growing user base of 1,000+ downloads (18 in the last 30 days), it's a compelling option for Android TV personalization.

Pros & Cons

  • High degree of customization for layouts and tiles
  • Supports multiple user profiles and admin PIN
  • TV-focused features like Watch Next and trailers on the home screen
  • Widget support and daily wallpaper options (no ads and no IAPs)
  • Uses an optional Accessibility service for button presses and quick actions, which may raise privacy considerations for some users despite the developer stating no personal data collection

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Primal TV Launcher for Android

★★★★★ Matt Davis · Feb 17, 2025
I purchased "Primal TV Launcher" because I have an older phone that can output a 16:9 video signal over its USB-C port using "Alt Mode". This feature allows me to use it as a TV box and retro game console; but, "phone" launchers aren't ideal for that use case. A big plus for me is that "Primal" works perfectly using just a game controller. It does everything I need it to do and looks great to boot. I'm looking at buying a Retrod handheld soon, and this launcher will be installed on it too.
★★★★★ Mark Robinson · Apr 9, 2024
Just bought this app and really am I liking it. With custom background and customizable home page, my Nvidia Shield Pro looks completely different and amazing. Just what I was looking for.
★★★★★ Daniel Unangst · Jan 30, 2024
Spotless, snappy launcher for Android TV. Gets rid of much of the bloat of the default home screen. You need a bit of technical know how to disable the default launcher, but it's quick to accomplish. The default version of primal is too minimalistic for my tastes, but it's nicely customizable, and I was able to tweak it to my likings in a few minutes.
★☆☆☆☆ Richard Schneider · Mar 23, 2024
Waste of Five Bucks. User-hostile. Sideload Launcher 3 was much more versatile. I'm returning to that.

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Store listing

By DXIdev · Demodex Games, from Google Play
Description by DXIdev · Demodex Games Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Primal TV Launcher aims to give you a neat clean home screen for you to easily launch your favorite applications.

Key features:
* Fully customizable layouts
* Shows your Watch Next items (compatible app required)
* Ability to show movie trailers on your home screen
* Ability to set an auto changing daily wallpaper
* Custom wallpaper support
* Ability to create multiple user profiles
* Ability to lock down and set an admin PIN to protect profiles, apps & setup
* Ability to design tiles from multiple different sources
* Widget support
* No ads & no in app purchases!



** IMPORTANT **
This app uses Accessibility services. Our app offers the use of BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE which can monitor your key presses (KeyEvent) and can open the recent app menu (performGlobalAction) if you enable the service.

Enabling the accessibility service gives us the ability to detect button presses so that you can configure an easier/quicker way to open Primal TV Launcher. Choosing your own button means that you can pick a more suitable/accessible button to launch Primal TV Launcher which may help accommodate you or another persons needs. Primal TV Launcher does not collect, store or share any of your personal information and this option has only been implemented to assist users. In certain cases we may also use the performGlobalAction Accessibility Service to open the recent app menu.

Primal TV Launcher does not watch or collect any user actions or personal information.



If you love our TV launcher please consider leaving us a 5 star review.

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Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
$4.99
Libraries
?
App size
30.3 MB
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Primal TV Launcher

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Trust & Safety: The app utilizes Accessibility services (BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE) to enhance navigation, including possible use of performGlobalAction. The developer states no personal information is collected, stored, or shared, and enabling Accessibility is optional to improve accessibility and button customization.

Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
1.25
Launched
July 2023
  • Sep 16, 2026UpdateVersion 1.25
  • May 29, 2025UpdateVersion 1.22
  • Feb 11, 2025UpdateVersion 1.21
  • Nov 15, 2023Price IncreaseNew price: $4.99 (Free)
  • Nov 1, 2023Installs1,000+ installs
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
18
Play install range
1+ thousand
Launched
July 2023

Installs over time

Primal TV Launcher has been installed 4.5 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 18 times.

Rankings

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About the app and developer

About Primal TV Launcher

Primal TV Launcher is a personalization app developed by DXIdev · Demodex Games.

Install Statistics

Primal TV Launcher has been installed 4.5 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 18 times.

User Ratings

Primal TV Launcher is rated 4.33 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 28 ratings.

App Information

Primal TV Launcher costs $4.99. The app size is 30.34 MB. The latest version available is 1.25. The last update was on September 16, 2026.

Technical Requirements

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since July 2023.

Primal TV Launcher is made and published by DXIdev · Demodex Games. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with DXIdev · Demodex Games. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to DXIdev · Demodex Games and are shown as published on Google Play.

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Developer information for DXIdev · Demodex Games

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Frequently asked questions about Primal TV Launcher

Is Primal TV Launcher free?

No. Primal TV Launcher costs $4.99 on Google Play.

Is Primal TV Launcher still available?

Yes. Primal TV Launcher is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on September 16, 2026.

Does Primal TV Launcher contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list Primal TV Launcher as containing ads.

How large is Primal TV Launcher?

Primal TV Launcher is 30.34 MB.

Is Primal TV Launcher suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of Primal TV Launcher as suitable for everyone.

How many times has Primal TV Launcher been installed?

Google Play lists 1,000+ installs for Primal TV Launcher.

How do people rate Primal TV Launcher?

Primal TV Launcher scores 4.33 out of 5 stars, from 28 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Primal TV Launcher?

Primal TV Launcher was developed by DXIdev · Demodex Games. It is listed in the personalization category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Primal TV Launcher?

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