NeatLauncher vs Olauncher
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
NeatLauncher
The home app (the launcher) to replace ugly home apps that are too colourful, distracting, inefficient, and full of non-sensical icons. Clarity by efficient and elegant design based on text. With configurable quick access to apps, shortcuts, or contacts via a list or by gestures. Supports app shortcuts, both static and dynamic. Search function optionally integrates the contact list, and includes a configurable web search. Tries to have enough configurability without making testing corner cases tedious, to ensure functionality and robustness. Weather info (uses network and location services, if necessary). New app developed from scratch. Takes inspiration from Unlauncher (a fork of Slimlauncher), and Nolauncher, and also feedback of users. Features: - uniform and elegant text-based design - configurable quick access and gestures on home screen - shortcut support (long click on app by default) - hide/show apps (but keep searchable) - apps can be renamed and reordered - good search function for apps - integrated contact list search - integrated, configurable web search - clock options - date format options - weather forecast options (via open-meteo.com) - configurable colour scheme - can use system wallpaper as background - free open source software - no icon set support (no need: no icons at all) - no widget support
Olauncher
FEATURES * No ads * FOSS forever * Daily new wallpaper * Double tap to lock screen * Clean, fast and lightweight HOW TO USE * Swipe up to see all the apps and quick search * Swipe down for notification drawer * Long press home apps to change them * Important: Long press on empty space to open settings Once you open the settings, you'll see all the available options. So basically, swipe and long press anywhere and you'll be fine. I'm available at Twitter if you need for anything. Thank you. https://twitter.com/tanujnotes/
| Feature | NeatLauncher | Olauncher |
|---|---|---|
| License | BSD-2-Clause | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid |
| Categories | ProductivityLauncher | ProductivityLauncher |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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