Rootless Pixel Launcher vs T-UI
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Rootless Pixel Launcher
Pixel Launcher is a close to AOSP launcher that only changes the necessary code to allow for small extensions and backporting to older Android versions. If you want a more feature packed launcher use Nova, Action or Lawnchair. Pixel Launcher is focused on simplicity and rock solid stability. Features include: * Search bar at the bottom * Wallpaper based theme selection * Regular Icon Packs * Adaptive Icon Packs, such as my Google Icons * Icon Shape selection on Android 8.0 For Pixel users, there's also a Magisk version.
T-UI
Launcher, which emulates a unix-like shell and its terminal interface, that is adpated for the use on mobile devices. It also implements a lot of commands. Installed application can be launched simply by typing their name. T-UI uses the CompareString library, so it will know what you're meaning although you made typing errors.. Features * all GNU Core Utilities shell terminal commands * Suggestion Bar * T-UI innovative commands * aliases, a few characters which contain entire commands, that you can use in every moment * double tap close the screen * music player * fullscreen mode * completely customizable * useful file view to keep your files under control Some useful comands * search: search something you want in your Browser or Play Store * flash: toggle flashlight * play/next/listen: music player commands! * uninstall/install: uninstall an applications, or install one from an apk * call: call someone, by its number, or its contact name * move/cp/mkdir: move or copy a file, or create a folder Notes for Android 6 You have to manually allow permissions.
| Feature | Rootless Pixel Launcher | T-UI |
|---|---|---|
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | ProductivityLauncher | ProductivityLauncher |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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