The welcome screen walks users through notable features.

Pushy with its Plus offering, (i.e.

Leaving annoying badges on icons until you view the message advertising badge functionality on Plus.)

An Android homescreen on a device against a black and white world map backdrop.

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It allows advanced configuration for power users with integrations like Tasker.

The design is a bit clunky with circa Lollipop aesthetics.

Kind of a hassle if you use more than a handful of apps on a regular basis.

The Action Launcher for Android

More than the other launchers here, AIOs is a solidly widget-focused UI.

This puts convenient features in easy reach, like a home screen calculator or timer.

On top of that, it adds power user features by default, like a real-time RAM usage bar.

The AIO Launcher for Android

The pull-out dock with quick toggles is really handy.

Animations and motion can lag a bit.

This launcher integrates Microsoft services and design considerations to give your Android gadget a slight Windows inflection.

The Microsoft Launcher for Android

Microsoft Launcher has a similar layout to the stock Android home screen, but with some extra finishing touches.

The launcher also offers integration of Microsofts Cortana virtual assistant, if you prefer that over Googles.

Extra nice touches like night mode and app badges.

The Nova Android Launcher

Its main focus, though, is customizations, and it gives you plenty of them to choose from.

Say goodbye to widgets.

Not a lot of customization; its really what you see is what you get.

The Niagara Launcher for Android

Despite its simplicity, Niagara does give you a reasonable degree of customization.

you might still set an icon pack if you want, and pick between light and dark themes.

If your phone is about your apps first and foremost, this launcher is for you.

The Lawnchair Launcher for Android

Can be kind of sluggish.

Its light, dark, and black themes also afford some elegant theming possibilities.