Nova Launcher Prime

A more configurable Android home screen

Nova Launcher Prime replaces the standard Android launcher with a wider set of controls for arranging and using your phone. It suits people who want to change how the home screen, app drawer and app shortcuts behave, rather than accepting the layout supplied by their device maker. You can organise apps into drawer tabs and folders, hide apps from view, and assign extra actions to icons.

Shortcuts that reduce tapping

Prime adds gesture-based controls for actions such as opening an app, launching a related shortcut or moving through the interface. A tap and a swipe on the same home-screen icon can do different things, while gestures such as double-taps and pinches can be mapped to selected actions. Notification badges and transition effects are also available for users who want more control over the launcher’s feedback and appearance.

Useful for tidy, personal layouts

The app is a good match for large app collections or phones shared between different kinds of tasks. Drawer groups can separate work, entertainment and utilities, while hidden apps keep rarely used or unwanted entries out of the main list without removing them from the phone. The range of settings may take some time to learn, so it is better suited to users who are willing to adjust their setup than to anyone looking for a fixed, minimal launcher.

At a glance

• Category: Personalization
• Developer: Instabridge Sweden AB
• Rating: 4.16 from 367,858 reviews
• Installs: 5,000,000+