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24 alternatives to Microsoft Launcher

A Sleek new Android Launcher by Microsoft

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Microsoft Launcher launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Microsoft Web Activities▲82

   Microsoft's new extension bringing timeline to Chrome

   2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Launcher▲83

   The open-source, accessible app launcher for your team

   2022 · launcher.team · its alternatives →

3. 3
   ToDo Launcher▲89

   Boost productivity with a task-focused app launcher

   2024 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Smart Launcher▲78

   The non-ordinary launcher

   2017 · smartlauncher.net · its alternatives →

5. 5
   The New Microsoft Office▲295

   One app for Word, Excel, and Powerpoint 📲

   2019 · testflight.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Good Launcher▲114

   Minimalist launcher to increase focus and productivity

   2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Simple Phone▲101

   A launcher that helps you focus on the more important things

   2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Yin Yang Launcher▲123

   Minimalist launcher for mindful, productive phone use

   2025 · yinyanglauncher.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Focus Launcher▲74

   Take back control of your phone

   2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Twine▲104

    Android launcher with AI assistant

    2023 · twinelauncher.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Nokia Z Launcher▲74

    Android launcher developed by the Nokia team MS didn't buy

    2014 · zlauncher.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Lite: App Launcher▲278

    A minimal app launcher for your iPhone.

    2024 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Pioneer Launcher▲199

    Track your launch progress & find product-market fit.

    2020 · pioneer.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Smile App Launcher▲143

    A free minimal iOS launcher app widget

    2024 · smileapplauncher.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Hacker News Launcher for Android▲72

    Easiest way to know what's trending on Hacker News.

    2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Launchapp▲66

    Minimalist and efficient floating app launcher for Android

    2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Bold launcher for smart seniors▲63

    A simple android launcher that is easy for seniors to use

    2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Flow Launcher▲19

    Quick file search & app launcher for Windows

    2023 · flowlauncher.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Before Launcher▲72

    Minimal distraction-free launcher & notification filter

    2019 · beforelabs.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Niagara Launcher▲20

    An organized Android home screen for one-✋ access and focus.

    2021 · niagaralauncher.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Mobile Less▲68

    Simple mobile launcher to use you phone less

    2024 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    LauncherX▲2

    Modern app launcher for Windows

    2022 · clickphase.vercel.app · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Menu Launcher▲84

    Launch any file, folder or app from your Mac menu bar

    2019 · onmyway133.com · its alternatives →

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    LessPhone – A minimal Android launcher to reduce phone use▲103

    2019 · lessphone.app · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →