A clean, efficient, and minimalist Android launcher that prioritizes simplicity and functionality.
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- Apps are sorted by usage frequency automatically
- Rarely used apps grouped and sorted alphabetically
- App usage stats shown beside each app icon
- Weekly phone usage summary at the bottom
- One-tap uninstall with long-press gesture
- Toggle between smooth grid and list views
- Search apps, contacts, and perform web queries
- Built-in calculator directly in search bar
- Quick links to Play Store, browser, YouTube, and Google Maps
- Tap-to-call, SMS, or WhatsApp directly from contact results
- Time Widget → Tap to open the Clock app
- Date Widget → Tap to open the Calendar app
- Search Bar:
- Long press → Open Google in browser
- Double tap → Change wallpaper
- Calculator support built-in
- Weather Widget:
- Shows real-time weather and forecast
- Change API key via Settings
- Add and organize favorite apps
- Create and manage dock app groups
- Rename or remove dock items via long-press
- Customize number of dock apps and layout
- Long press focus icon to configure apps allowed during Focus Mode
- Temporarily hide distracting apps
- Set a countdown timer to auto-disable mode
- Cannot exit until timer ends — stay on track
- Visible timer countdown displayed on screen
- Lock any app via settings
- PIN-based authentication before launching locked apps
- Fingerprint unlock supported (if available on your device)
- 1-minute timeout after unlocking — no need to re-enter PIN during that window
- After timeout, locked apps require authentication again
- Ideal for securing sensitive apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, etc.
- Keeps wallpaper black to save battery
- Hides app usage stats and weather updates
- Ideal for low-power or OLED displays
- Add and manage daily tasks directly from the home screen
- Set due time for each task
- Assign priority: High, Medium, or Low
- Enable recurring tasks: Daily, Weekly, or Custom
- Mark tasks as complete with visual strikethrough
- Tap "Add Todo" to schedule tasks with advanced options
- Persistent task tracking with clean UI
- Tap "Add Income" or "Add Expense" to track your finances
- Monthly income and expenses tracked automatically
- Long press on Balance to view recent transaction history
- Add custom descriptions to your transactions
- Net savings computed for the current month
- Lightweight, offline-first design
- Import/Export Data: Backup or restore your launcher settings and data
- Reset App Usage Stats: Start fresh any time
- Change Display Style: Toggle between grid and list view easily
- Update Weather API Key: Use your personal API key from openweathermap.org
Gesture | Result |
---|---|
Tap Time Widget | Opens Clock app |
Tap Date Widget | Opens Calendar app |
Long Press Search Bar | Opens Google in browser |
Double Tap Search Bar | Opens wallpaper picker |
Long Press App Icon | Opens uninstall prompt |
Long Press Dock App | Remove or rename app |
Type in Search Bar | Instant calculator |
Long Press Focus Icon | Enter Focus Mode setup |
Long Press Balance | View transaction history |
Use voice in the search bar for fast interactions.
Command Example | Action |
---|---|
Call Swaroop |
Starts a phone call |
Message Swaroop |
Opens SMS app |
WhatsApp Swaroop |
Opens WhatsApp chat |
Send hi to Swaroop |
Sends WhatsApp message |
Search weather tomorrow |
Google search |
Open YouTube |
Launches YouTube |
Uninstall WhatsApp |
Opens uninstall screen |
Bangalore to Mysore |
Opens Google Maps with route |
Permissions Required: Contacts, Phone, SMS
Launch requires minimal permissions:
- Contacts → for contact search
- SMS → to send messages
- Phone → to make calls
- Storage → for notes, wallpapers, and backups
- Install the app
- Grant requested permissions
- Set "Launch" as your default launcher
- Choose your preferred layout (Grid/List)
- Add your favorite apps to the dock
- Start exploring and customizing
Want to improve Launch? Submit issues or pull requests — all contributions are welcome!
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