10 Best Launchers For Your Android Smartphone In 2018

Android is one of the most customizable operating systems available today. It's dominance over other operating systems is mainly due the endless customizations it offers. Launchers a play a great role in terms of customization.There's no way you can operate a Android Phone without a launcher.So, every android device comes with a default Launcher pre-installed.

Why Use a third-party Launcher ?

Speaking of Launchers there are numerous number of Launchers available on the play store right now that replaces your stock launcher. But, did you ever think “Why replace stock launcher with a third-party one ?”. Well, the simple answer to that question is third-party launchers offer a basket of customizations for users to best suit their taste.

Over the last few years, android  Launchers have gotten better and better. To save you sometime — not scrolling for hours on the play store, we have compiled a list of best launchers.

10 Best Android Launchers In 2018

Nova Launcher

Nova Launcher is one of the best android launchers available. Personally, I've been using this launcher for 2 years almost. I’ll have to say this thing is really smooth and fast. It's filled with customizations like — the ability to change icon pack, dock customizations, notification badges, an option to show frequently used apps as a top row in the app  drawer, folder and icon customizations, dozen of gestures and many others. It comes pre-built with app shortcuts as seen on Android Nougat.

Its prime version comes with more exciting features.If you haven't used Nova Yet, what are you doing, go give it a try, you'll surely like it.

Evie Launcher

Evie Launcher is a very fast and lightweight Launcher. It's designed for speed and simplicity. Users of this launcher love how smooth it is. It's got some really useful features. One of them is “Universal Search” that let's you search for any within your apps from one place. It's got ton of homescreen shortcuts and customizations.

Besides, you can customize the app drawer and folder grid. It has support  for icon packs that can be downloaded from the play store. There's a major con — not so many gestures. If you can overlook then Evie Launcher is the way to go that emphasizes on speed and simplicity.

CPL Launcher

CPL stands for Customizable Pixel Launcher. If you love Pixel Launcher, then this app is a must-have. The company hasn't taken the term ‘customize’ lightly here. You can use icon packs from Play Store, not only that, this app will even generate new icons for you with a single click. It's got numerous number of customizations for a pixel-based launcher like — auto theming, adjusting vibration sensitivity and duration, changing  grid size at home, customization over notification badges, setting up gestures, app opening animations and a lot more. Basically, anyone who loves Pixel Launcher will love it. It provides slick Pixel Launcher experience but with a lot more to customize. Check this out now.

Niagara Launcher

Niagara Launcher is as simple as the famous Niagara Falls in Canada.

It emphasizes on simplicity while being slick. Once installed, you'll be asked to choose your favourite 6 apps during the setup procces. These specific apps will always be on your Home Screen every time you unlock your Phone. It's very fast and lightweight. Remember this app is still on beta. There can be some bugs. It's got a interesting way to browse apps in the app drawer. Like the Niagara Falls, it creates an animation of a running stream. It's really a nice piece of touch. If you prefer something simple and very easy to use then by all means go with the Niagara Launcher .

Apex Launcher

Apex Launcher is a very good looking launcher that's got thousands of themes and icon packs that can be downloaded from the Play Store. It's a lightweight launcher,well-optimized for both Phones and Tablets.It has the ability to add up to 9 customizable Home Screens. You can Hide apps in the app drawer that you don't want. Apex Launcher also sorts apps according to their title, category and how frequently you use them. The Pro version unlocks more features — Powerful App Drawer Customizations, more gestures options  and many other additional features. It is one of the fastest launchers available on the play store.

Poco Launcher

With the Pocophone F1, Xiaomi introduced a distinct version of MIUI dedicated to Pocophone lineup. Poco Launcher is the replacement of the old MIUI Launcher for the Poco F1. Poco Launcher has some very amazing and useful features. The Poco Launcher has the vibe of MIUI. It groups apps according to the colour. For example : apps with colour green will automatically be grouped. It supports icon packs that can be downloaded from the play store. Customizing drawer app grid, dock Customizations, search bar — all are here.

Poco Launcher is officially available on the play store to download from Xiaomi.  

Microsoft Launcher

Microsoft Launcher was formerly known as Arrow Launcher. It's an elegant and fast launcher full of Customizations from Microsoft. It updates the wallpaper from bing everyday. A left swipe from the home screen takes you to the overview panel resembling “Google Cards”. It shows recent apps, quick note, recently taken photos and Videos, weather information, and calendar. This launcher is available on all the major languages.

Google Now Launcher

Google Now Launcher is an already efficient launcher developed by Google itself. This app is targeted towards users who don't like their default Launcher, and want something more smooth and simple. A right swipe from the Home Screen takes you to the Google Now Cards where you get a overview of your usage report. Additionally, the Google Search Bar can be designed right from the home screen. One draw back is that - it doesn't have too many Customizations. If you are not a guy who likes to play with the Customizations but want a simple and smooth launcher, then don't look any further than Google Now Launcher.

Pixel Launcher

Pixel Launcher is another visually stunning launcher developed by Google itself. It comes pre-installed on the pixel devices. If you want to feel how it feels to use a Pixel, then this is a must-have launcher. While the Pixel Launcher doesn't have a lot of customizations as some of the other Launcher of this list, it surely has some nifty and handy features like — app suggestions, in-house app shortcuts through which you can jump directly on the specific task, within the app.

Smart Launcher 3

Smart Launcher 3 is a lightweight and a fast launcher that claims to use AI to search for apps, contacts, and web content. There's a sidebar in the app drawer that divides the apps according to the category. In the setup procces, the app asks you to pick your favourite apps, so, you won't be annoyed by the app-pop ups. Smart Launcher 3 has a “Smart Turn Off” feature that automatically turns off the screen when the phone is laid down. It's got gesture support but not too many. The pro version unlocks more gestures. The free version shows ads in the app drawer, which is not desired.

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