Niagara Launcher ‧ Home Screen

A minimalist productivity launcher. One-hand-friendly. Zero ads.

Niagara Launcher ‧ Home Screen

App stats

Version: 1.12.12 (Last updated: 2024-12-03)
Creation date: 2021-01-30
Permissions
Calendar: read calendar events plus confidential information
Contacts: read your contacts
Location: approximate location (network-based)
Phone: directly call phone numbers
Other:
  • choose widgets
  • update component usage statistics
  • adjust your wallpaper size
  • view network connections
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • expand/collapse status bar
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • set wallpaper
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • set an alarm

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App summary

The traditional home screen we know was made more than a decade ago when phone
screens were smaller than your credit card. Smartphones keep growing, but not your fingers. The minimalist
Niagara Launcher makes everything accessible with one hand and lets you focus on what matters.


🏆 "The best Android app I've used in years" · Joe Maring, Screen Rant

🏆 "It changed the way I look at the full device—big time" · Lewis Hilsenteger, Unbox Therapy

🏆 Among the best launchers of 2022, according to Android Police, Tom's Guide,
9to5Google, Android Central, Android Authority, and Lifewire


▌ Top reasons to use Niagara Launcher:

✋ Ergonomic efficiency · Access everything with one hand - no matter how big your phone
is.


🌊 Adaptive list · In contrast to a rigid grid layout used by other Android
launchers, Niagara Launcher's list can adapt to your needs. The media player, incoming messages, or calendar
events: everything pops in when it needs to.


🏄‍♀ Wave alphabet · Efficiently reach every app without even having to open an app
drawer. The launcher's wave animation does not only feel satisfying but also helps you navigate your phone with
just one hand.


💬 Embedded notifications · Not just notification dots: Read and respond to
notifications right from your home screen.


🎯 Stay focused · The streamlined and minimalist design declutters your home screen,
reduces distractions, and is super easy to use.


⛔ Ad-free · Having to endure advertisements on a minimalist launcher designed
to keep you focused does not make sense. Even the free version is also completely ad-free.


⚡ Lightweight & lightning fast · Being minimalist and fluid are two of the most important
aspects of Niagara Launcher. The home screen app runs smoothly on all phones. With just a few megabytes in size,
no space is wasted.


✨ Material You Theming · Niagara Launcher adopted Material You, Android's new expressive
design system, to make your home screen truly yours. Set an awesome wallpaper, and Niagara Launcher instantly
themes around it. We went one step further by bringing Material You to everyone by backporting it to all Android
versions.


🦄 Personalize your home screen · Impress your friends with Niagara Launcher's clean look and
customize it to your needs. Personalize it with our integrated icon pack, fonts, and wallpapers, or use your
own.


🏃 Active development & great community · Niagara Launcher is in active development and has a
very supportive community. If you ever have a problem or want to voice your opinions about the launcher, please
join us:


🔹 Twitter: https://twitter.com/niagaralauncher

🔹 Discord: https://niagaralauncher.app/discord

🔹 Telegram: https://t.me/niagara_launcher

🔹 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/NiagaraLauncher

🔹 Press kit: http://niagaralauncher.app/press-kit

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📴 Why we offer an accessibility service · Our accessibility service has the sole purpose of letting you
quickly turn off your phone's screen with a gesture. The service is optional, disabled by default, and neither
collects nor shares any data.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Clean and minimalist design
  • Smooth navigation and efficient performance
  • Easy access to favorite apps and customization options
  • User-friendly interface that reduces clutter
  • Highly personalized experience
Cons
  • Frequent lags and freezing issues
  • Lack of backup and restore functionality
  • Limited icon customization options
  • Not all apps are detected or available
  • Glitches when rearranging favorites
Most mentioned
  • Simplicity and minimalist features
  • Customizability and personalization options
  • Navigation and ease of use
  • Lagging and freezing issues
  • Desire for better icon management
User reviews
Update: They're very quick to respond. The night I emailed them for help they responded within 24 hours. I've updated my review to match how well this app fits my needs. It's literally perfect. The issue is the fact it lags way too often. My recently downloaded apps won't show and I have to restart the phone and turn off/on the launcher after. It's gets stuck on the favorites screen and won't move and won't respond unless I swipe down from the top of my phone.
by Ate Vtx, 2024-12-01

Exceptional. You, yesss. You reading this if you are into minimalism & if the images are anything to by. Then the peoples voices are to & the overall thought about this is it's great for what it is. And as I said it's a sleek, lightweight launcher with a few very interesting features & it does what other launchers have done & to this degree. I'd say this is the best or one of the best MINIMALISTIC launchers on the playstore! For free atleast.
by Kyvin McDowell, 2024-12-01

This is by far my favorite launcher, it's simple and I feel extremely efficient using my phone, fun mechanic, beautiful pre-wallpapers to chose from, and it's so cheap for a year! I'll have to buy pro again in a month, but this is genuinely just THE launcher you should be using. And favoriting my apps is DOPE. it's highly recommended from me.
by Not Neo, 2024-12-01
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