Fuck, I've been using this since I got an android phone in 2008. RIP.
this post was submitted on 06 Sep 2025
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Niagara is my favorite by far, i have been paying for pro for years
Man, I've been using it for a long time. I was going to buy the forever sub a while ago and never did. When did it jump to $42. I could've sworn it was like 20.
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KISS has been the only reasonable launcher ever since Android ruined it's overview system.
Does anyone have recommendations to replace Nova?
There's no direct replacement. The features I use are in Pear launcher so I use that. You have to look through launcher comparisons to find the features you need.
Also, I'm surprised purple are still using Nova. I thought most people abandoned it after it got sold.
because it is much more stable, plenty of customisation and ofc one time payment.
I installed it on my HTC one and have used the exact same wallpaper and layout ever since. Change is scary and let's be real.
Who the ACTUAL fuck pays attention to the launcher they are using. They find one they like and then unless something breaks they forget they are even using one.
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I've been using Lightning Launcher for over a decade now.
It's no longer on play store, but a version is available at https://github.com/TrianguloY/LightningLauncher
Lots of customization options.
It's very much not a classic launcher and takes some getting used to, but Kvaesitso is nice.
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I love my Niagara Launcher ! it's a different concept than most launchers, and looks pretty spartan on first glance, but it's sleek, efficient and can look absolutely fabulous. The Pro stuff is a bit pricey, but it has a good privacy policy, autodelete data older than a year, and are GDPR compliant.
autodelete data older than a year
okay, but why do they collect the data in the first place?
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I've been using Hyperion for a few years. I mostly wanted something with app drawer folders like nova offered and this was the best I could find
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Reminds me of QuickPic and ES File Explorer
gahdam...end of an era. This sucks.
Dammit. I knew I should she already switched once they were bought but I couldn't find anything that matched the features at the time.
I really like being able to set swipe actions on my icons. For example swiping up or down on an icon will open an alternative app, folder, or a specific functionality. It's allowed me to keep a clean screen while keeping everything I need accessible.
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