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    [Discussion] A selecfion of minimalistic launchers that have wallpaper support & a some thoughts on minimalistic launchers in general.

    Posted: 05 Jun 2021 04:08 PM PDT

    Disclaimer: This list is subjective and based on my personal observations and experiences. I don't claim to know anything better than you. You can disagree with me and this is perfectly fine. The list below contains most (but not all) notable features of these launchers & all of these launchers have INNOVATIVE FEATURE OF SUPPORTING WALLPAPERS!

     

    If you have any thoughts, corrections or ideas about launchers that I should take a look at, please post them :)

     

    NB! If any current of future app developers read this, please consider the following thoughts from a Android user who used to write about tech & work in the same field as you. You are talented & your attempts to provide fellow android users the ability to customize their android experiences by using your launcher are highly appreciated.

    For some time there has been a welcome and rising trend of minimalistic launchers. There is no clear definition of what a minimalistic launcher is, so there is no right or wrong way of making a launcher that is minimalistic.

    It is good to see that more developers are trying to find a market space or make a minimalistic launcher for whatever other motivations. One of the puzzling trends among minimalistic launchers is the choice of some developers to force users to use a solid color or just black or white wallpaper & remove the (ancient) ability to use a wallpaper of users own choice.

     

    This is promoted with marketing slogans such as:

    • "Want to take a shot at being more focused? ... live a life free from unwanted distraction!"

    • "... launcher can help you focus on the apps and little details that are important to you (but this developer is happy to provide you with a music widget & battery level)."

    • "93% of users reported spending less screen time on their phones after three days of using the minimalist phone ... Elegant interface that supports mindfulness."

    • "... helps you get your screen time under control.";

    And sadly not a single source is provided. Stangely enough many of these launchers cut out other everyday features such as widget support or limit the amount of favorite apps to absurd numbers which end up people having to use more time in order to launch the needed apps (but I won't go into more detail about this).

     

    To sum my thoughts up: developers, please include sources to back up your claims. It will increase your credibility. And if you happen to be open to suggestions, please respect your users enough to give them the basic control (wallpaper support) over their homescreen if you want them to use your products. It is fine to have your own vision of what your launcher should be, the same goes for users - they will use other launchers that have features (like wallpaper support) which have been around computers for decades. Having the option to use a wallpaper is not a weakness, it's a additional feature for your launcher which might get you a new customer and introduce someone to minimalism through your launcher, who otherwise might go back to their stock launcher because they don't want to stare at a white wallpaper on their 700 dollar phone with a amoled screen.

    I'll get of my soapbox now. Minimalism is a welcome and needed change that many of us can embrace and benefit from and as a wise developer once said: "Elegant interface that supports mindfulness!" Never truer words have been said. As someone who practices mindfulness, I can highly recommend using Smiling Mind (free) Calm (paid) or many other mindfulness apps (which I might write about in future). I'll get off my soapbox this time for real now.

    Enjoy the launchers :)

     

     

    Takan - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.skipday.takan

     

    Features: Alphabet based app drawer that you can also browse, (small selecfion of) built in mini apps, favorite apps, app search. built in fonts & wallpapers.

    The good: Functional, many customization options (accent color, background dim, font size, column size etc).

    The bad: No widgets, folder support, small selection of built in apps.

    Overall: It's a very functional minimalist launcher with a productive poweruser that is in develpment and doesn't support widgets. 100% free.

     

     

    Before - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beforesoft.launcher

     

    Features: Built in notification filtering, three page layout, favorite apps, app sorting in drawer, list based app drawer, app search.

    Additional paid features: Label apps, home text size, hide apps, pin apps, folders.

    The good: Functional, medium amount of customization options (text size, icons, app search on/off, recent apps tracking on/off).

    The bad: No widgets, paid folder support, the launcher wasn't updated for about a year, the last update didn't add any new features - so the question is - was there a real update or was it just to make it look like the launcher is in active development? The developer told me that they have been hit with corona and new updates will come.

    Overall: It's a functional minimalist launcher that focuses on filtering notifications and doesn't support widgets. Some essential features cost 6 €.

     

     

    Niagara - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bitpit.launcher

     

    Features: The best app drawer of any android launcher I have ever used (niagara drawer feels like playing a game on 120 hz - other launcher drawers feel like playing a game on 60 or 30 hz - that's the best analogy I can give), one page layout, favorite apps, folders, widget support, widgets in folder support, high production value, embedded notifications, hiding apps, integration klwp.

    Built in notification filtering, three page layout, favorite apps, app sorting in drawer, list based app drawer, app search.

    Additional paid features: Built in widgets (weather, calendar), popups (folders for apps and widgets and shortcuts), dots-icon pack, custom fonts, sesame integration, some other minor features.

    The good: Functional, good amount of customization options (text size, icons, sort apps by usage on/off etc), even the free version feels very good to use (I used it for two weeks and enjoyed it greatly before buying the full version), very active development, probably sustainable since the launcher seems to be fairly popular and costs alot, active community (telegram mostly, but to a lesser extent on reddit).

    The bad: Some essential features are behind paywall, it's one of the most costly launchers (13 €, has a free version and a trial), the developer has a very clear vision of what the launcher is supposed to be like - this means that some very good suggestions by the community are ignored.

    Overall: It's a functional minimalist launcher that focuses on true minimalism. The widget support is there but it's limited. Some essential features cost 13 €. Niagara is arguably the best premium minimalistic launcher (and to my knowledge no other launcher on Android does not have a app drawer that is this well performing - read 60 hz vs 120 hz comparison above).

     

     

    OLauncher - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.olauncher

     

    Features: Favorite apps, a very capable app search, list based app drawer, daily new wallpaper, app alignment on homescreen (left, right, center), swipe left/right to launch two selected apps.

    Additional paid features: 100% free, no paywall.

    The good: Functional, favorites support & free, the best built in search based app launcher I've seen, favorite apps text alignment on homescreen (very refreshing), left/right gesture support for launching apps is very handy, daily wallpaper.

    The bad: No widgets, small amount of customization options.

    Overall: It's a functional minimalist launcher with the best search based app launcher I've seen, there is no widget support but there is a left/right gesture support & ability to align text on homescreen. A good free alternative to Before Launcher.

     

     

    Mere - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.owentosh.merelauncher

     

    Features: Favorite apps, up to two widget support (the second widget would replace favorite apps on the homescreen), background tint (this could make any wallpaper darker), hidden apps, list based app drawer, folders (longpress on app name > add to group).

    Additional paid features: 100% free, no paywall.

    The good: Functional, folder, tint, widget, favorites support & free. currently requires only one permission.

    The bad: No app search (as the developer suggests, this can be remedies by using a third party app like Sesame as one of the widgets).

    Overall: It's a functional minimalist launcher that has only one major downside (which has a workaround) & many positives. A good free alternative to Before Launcher.

     

     

    Thank you for reading my post. Cheers :)

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