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Head-to-head · Android Launchers

Microsoft Launcher vs Hyperion Launcher

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Microsoft Launcher #1 in Android Launchers 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Microsoft
Hyperion Launcher #8 in Android Launchers 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit site

Microsoft Launcher leads on 0 checks, Hyperion Launcher on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMicrosoft Launcher · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresHyperion Launcher · 5 of 5

Microsoft Launcher scores higher on our rubric for android launchers: 9.1 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Microsoft Launcher is the better fit for android users wanting a familiar, free launcher. Hyperion Launcher is the better fit for users who want detailed visual and gesture controls.

  • Microsoft Launcher fits best

    Android users wanting a familiar, free launcher

  • Hyperion Launcher fits best

    Users who want detailed visual and gesture controls

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft Launcher 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Hyperion Launcher 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 7.6
Ranking #1 in Android Launchers #8 in Android Launchers
Best for Android users wanting a familiar, free launcher Users who want detailed visual and gesture controls
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Mobile
Platforms Android Android
Support Email Email, Live chat
Built for Solo Solo, Small business
Features Microsoft Launcher 2/5 · Hyperion Launcher 5/5
App drawer Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Gesture controls ✓ ✓
Grid customization Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Backup and restore ✓ ✓
App search Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Icon customization Advanced Advanced
Our review
Pros
  • Import layouts and back up or restore setups locally or in the cloud
  • Customize icons, wallpapers, themes, and home-screen gestures
  • Show calendar and to-do information in a personalized feed
  • Adjust desktop, drawer, and dock grid layouts.
  • Customize icon size, labels, colors, shadows, shapes, and icon packs.
  • Save launcher profiles and back up or restore settings.
Cons
  • Requires Android 7.0 or later
  • Available only on Android
  • Email is the listed support channel
  • Available only on Android.
  • Gestures and expanded customization require Hyperion Supreme.
  • Google Feed access is through Hyperion Dock.
Our verdict

Microsoft Launcher replaces an Android device’s default home screen with a customizable layout for apps and useful information. It suits Android users who want to adjust their home screen while keeping calendar and to-do information close…

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Hyperion Launcher replaces the Android home screen with configurable desktop, app drawer, and dock layouts. It is aimed at people who want control over the look and behavior of their launcher, including solo users and small teams of…

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  1. Microsoft LauncherAndroid Launchers 9.1Free plan
  2. Hyperion LauncherAndroid Launchers 7.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Microsoft Launcher — where it wins

    • Import layouts and back up or restore setups locally or in the cloud
    • Customize icons, wallpapers, themes, and home-screen gestures
    • Show calendar and to-do information in a personalized feed

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires Android 7.0 or later
    • Available only on Android
    • Email is the listed support channel

  • Hyperion Launcher — where it wins

    • Adjust desktop, drawer, and dock grid layouts.
    • Customize icon size, labels, colors, shadows, shapes, and icon packs.
    • Save launcher profiles and back up or restore settings.

    Where it doesn't

    • Available only on Android.
    • Gestures and expanded customization require Hyperion Supreme.
    • Google Feed access is through Hyperion Dock.
  • Microsoft Launcher9.1/10 · Free plan

    A free Android launcher with layout tools, gestures, and calendar and to-do information.

    Visit MicrosoftFull verdict →
  • Hyperion Launcher7.6/10 · Free plan

    A free Android home-screen replacement with detailed layout and visual controls.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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