Best Launcher Apps for Android in 2026
These apps change how your home screen looks and works. They offer themes, icons, widgets, folders and app search. Together the 30 apps below were installed 17M times in the last 30 days.
Updated . Ranked by installs in the last 30 days, from Google Play.
Top 5 launcher apps compared
| App | Installs, 30 days | Rating | Size | Ads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Torque Launcher |
2.1M | 4.0 3.6K ratings | 37.1 MB | Contains ads |
| Launcher OS™ |
1.5M | 4.4 1.8M ratings | 102.3 MB | Contains ads |
 Duck Blast Launcher |
1.3M | 4.6 55.5K ratings | 56.1 MB | Contains ads |
| Niagara Launcher ‧ Home Screen |
660K | 4.7 251.1K ratings | 14.0 MB | No ads |
| Essential Apps |
1.2M | 4.2 233 ratings | – | No ads |
All 30 launcher apps, ranked by installs
A Launcher with Blazing Fast Speed This is the lightest and fastest launcher.
- 66M installs in total
- 4.0 from 3.6K ratings
- 37.1 MB download
- 11 years on Google Play
Launcher OS™ help make your phone simple and pretty.
- 100M installs in total
- 4.4 from 1.8M ratings
- 102.3 MB download
- 6 years on Google Play
Welcome to a world of customization and Ducks!
- 6.7M installs in total
- 4.6 from 55.5K ratings
- 56.1 MB download
- 8 months on Google Play
A minimalist productivity launcher. One-hand-friendly. Zero ads.
- 18M installs in total
- 4.7 from 251.1K ratings
- 14.0 MB download
- No ads
- 5 years on Google Play
Build and deploy custom widgets to your Nothing homescreen. No code required.
- 1.4M installs in total
- 4.2 from 233 ratings
- No ads
- 3 months on Google Play
Launcher OS with Liquid Glass UI, widgets, smart search & wallpapers.
- 1.3M installs in total
- 4.5 from 26.6K ratings
- 19.6 MB download
- 4 months on Google Play
A simple launcher with smart folders, themes, widgets, and fast app search.
- 1.4M installs in total
- 4.7 from 19.0K ratings
- 46.5 MB download
- 2 months on Google Play
Clean layout, stylish icons, and a smooth feel.
- 7.2M installs in total
- 4.6 from 90.9K ratings
- 42.2 MB download
- 9 months on Google Play
Welcome to a world of customization and Makeup!
- 3.6M installs in total
- 4.6 from 16.5K ratings
- 60.4 MB download
- 8 months on Google Play
Modern launcher with OS 27 style themes, widgets and custom icons.
- 2.2M installs in total
- 4.3 from 30.4K ratings
- 43.6 MB download
- 4 months on Google Play
Change home screen with OS launcher, fast control center and custom widgets.
- 1.2M installs in total
- 4.5 from 15.5K ratings
- 47.6 MB download
- 4 months on Google Play
Aesthetic launcher with OS themes, icon packs & widgets. Clean home screen vibes
- 2.2M installs in total
- 4.5 from 29.6K ratings
- 45.9 MB download
- 4 months on Google Play
A launcher for Samsung Good Lock and Good Guardians modules without ads
- 19M installs in total
- 4.4 from 63.9K ratings
- 2.4 MB download
- No ads
- 7 years on Google Play
Welcome to a world of customization and pixel monsters!
- 5.5M installs in total
- 4.6 from 17.7K ratings
- 54.5 MB download
- 8 months on Google Play
The official Launcher app for Nothing OS.
- 26M installs in total
- 4.4 from 8.4K ratings
- No ads
- 4 years on Google Play
Get ready for the desktop experience.
- 5.4M installs in total
- 4.5 from 21.0K ratings
- 8.6 MB download
- 2 years on Google Play
Launches hidden activities and creates shortcuts for installed apps
- 33M installs in total
- 4.3 from 43.0K ratings
- 28.6 MB download
- 13 years on Google Play
Transform your phone with Computer Launcher and a full Tablet Computer Look!
- 2.8M installs in total
- 4.7 from 22.8K ratings
- 18.1 MB download
- 3 years on Google Play
Playful rolling icons with smooth spin and physics-based motion.
- 1.7M installs in total
- 4.1 from 5.6K ratings
- 29.4 MB download
- 10 months on Google Play
Your Personalized Assistant
- 6.2M installs in total
- 4.5 from 45.2K ratings
- 58.0 MB download
- 22 months on Google Play
iOS-inspired layout, icons, and feel
- 2.9M installs in total
- 4.6 from 24.1K ratings
- 49.8 MB download
- 11 months on Google Play
Transform your home screen with a sleek, modern and premium OS style.
- 1.1M installs in total
- 4.4 from 29.8K ratings
- 19.0 MB download
- 4 months on Google Play
Download Teasing Simulator Home App now and test your charm.
- 430K installs in total
- 4.4 from 3.1K ratings
- 57.3 MB download
- No ads
- 7 weeks on Google Play
A highly customizable shapeshifting launcher with a unique spinning layout.
- 780K installs in total
- 4.3 from 1.3K ratings
- No ads
- 4 months on Google Play
Make your phone look simple & luxury, like iDevice
- 6.6M installs in total
- 4.7 from 74.3K ratings
- 47.6 MB download
- 24 months on Google Play
Create transparent Photo Actions widget to launch Apps-Tools on your Home Screen
- 2.6M installs in total
- 4.4 from 13.2K ratings
- 5.9 MB download
- 7 months on Google Play
OS 26 style launcher: App Library, Dynamic Island, Control Center, App Lock
- 180K installs in total
- 4.5 from 1.7K ratings
- 11.8 MB download
- No ads
- 5 months on Google Play
Refresh your Home screen with clean, creative themes.
- 3.2M installs in total
- 4.7 from 43.0K ratings
- 57.1 MB download
- 10 months on Google Play
Transform your Android w stylish launcher, unique home screen, themes & widgets
- 11M installs in total
- 4.7 from 69.4K ratings
- 37.2 MB download
- 23 months on Google Play
Glass Launcher style launcher with stunning Glass effect. Fast and smooth.
- 18M installs in total
- 4.7 from 274.9K ratings
- 11.2 MB download
- 3 years on Google Play
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Questions about launcher apps
What is the most popular launcher app for Android?
Torque Launcher, with 2.1M installs in the last 30 days. Launcher OS™ and Duck Blast Launcher come next.
How many people install a launcher app?
The 30 apps here were installed 17M times in the last 30 days.
What is the best rated launcher app?
Niagara Launcher ‧ Home Screen: 4.7 stars from 251,087 ratings.
Which launcher app is growing fastest?
Essential Apps: 10× installs vs the 30 days before.
What is the newest launcher app on this list?
Teasing Simulator Home App, on Google Play for 7 weeks.
What is the smallest launcher app?
Fine Lock (only for Samsung), a 2.4 MB download.
Is there a launcher app without ads?
Yes, 7 of the 30 apps here don't show ads, including Niagara Launcher ‧ Home Screen, Essential Apps and Fine Lock (only for Samsung).
Is there a free launcher app?
Yes, all 30 apps here are free to install.