So, anybody know a good launcher to use once Nova goes offline?

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    4 months ago

    After getting a replacement phone, I had to redo everything. I decided to check out some new options. I have nova prime and have loved it.

    I am now using Niagara Launcher. It’s different. Very different. The team recommends using the app for at least a week to give it a true test run. I did have my doubts because it’s so different but dang do I love it. I haven’t switched back and I don’t mean this to throw shade on nova. Nova is great, but I like this better.

    Instead of thinking of ways to change the launcher, they created a whole new launcher as if they didn’t take into consideration the current way we do things.

    Give it a shot.

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bitpit.launcher

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        4 months ago

        It can either be sub or one-time. The one time is like $30 though which seemed crazy to me but… Idk the creators did work and there’s no ads. I’m using the free version.

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      I second that! Been using it for ~4 years now and I so much prefer it to the old launchers. After installing it I completely stopped testing new launchers.

      Does anyone still remember the old (2010) launcher called slide it. Unfortunatly it was discontinued and I have always been searching for an adequate replacement. In Niagara I have found it.

      Anyway, back to why i like Niagara so much. With every other launcher the workflow is like this:

      • swipe up for menu
      • swipe 2-5 pages left or right till you reach your app
      • click your app icon

      which takes ages and is tedious.

      On Niagara I just swipe along the left or right edge until the letter my apps name is starting with appears and click the icon. That’s it.

      Having notifications beneath your favorite apps and an included media control app when audio is playing is superb. (I’m using the pro version). Calendar is aCalendar btw.

      Best few bucks I have ever spend for some android app.

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        4 months ago

        Oh man I wasn’t prepared with the price. I think it’s either like a few bucks per month OR $30 for life. I did the trial for the full version and canceled it so it wouldn’t reoccur. I got to keep my calendar on the home screen but every other premium feature is locked out… I’ve been OK with it.

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          4 months ago

          Wow, thats expensive, wasn’t aware it got that expensive. I bought it for 5 bucks or so a few years ago.

          To be honest, I would still pay, if I hadn’t already, it’s that good.