CClauncher vs NeatLauncher
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
CClauncher
CCLauncher is a minimalist Android launcher designed to help reduce screen time and distractions due to all the apps present (like social media apps for example). Unlike traditional launchers, apps are hidden by default. Key Features: - Apps invisible by default (type to search) - Digital wellbeing tools (screen time tracking) - Double-tap to lock screen - Customizable gestures (swipe left/right/up/down shortcuts) - App renaming/hiding capabilities - Plain black/white wallpapers for focus - No ads, no tracking, no internet permission - 100% private Usage Tips: 1. Swipe up to search apps 2. Long press empty space for settings 3. Enable double-tap lock in Accessibility settings 4. Rename duplicate-named apps for easier launching This is a modern rewrite of Clauncher using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, maintaining most of the minimalism while improving functionality (and maybe performance...)
NeatLauncher
The home app (the launcher) to replace ugly home apps that are too colourful, distracting, inefficient, and full of non-sensical icons. Clarity by efficient and elegant design based on text. With configurable quick access to apps, shortcuts, or contacts via a list or by gestures. Supports app shortcuts, both static and dynamic. Search function optionally integrates the contact list, and includes a configurable web search. Tries to have enough configurability without making testing corner cases tedious, to ensure functionality and robustness. Weather info (uses network and location services, if necessary). New app developed from scratch. Takes inspiration from Unlauncher (a fork of Slimlauncher), and Nolauncher, and also feedback of users. Features: - uniform and elegant text-based design - configurable quick access and gestures on home screen - shortcut support (long click on app by default) - hide/show apps (but keep searchable) - apps can be renamed and reordered - good search function for apps - integrated contact list search - integrated, configurable web search - clock options - date format options - weather forecast options (via open-meteo.com) - configurable colour scheme - can use system wallpaper as background - free open source software - no icon set support (no need: no icons at all) - no widget support
| Feature | CClauncher | NeatLauncher |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | BSD-2-Clause |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | ProductivityLauncherNavigation | ProductivityLauncher |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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