Head-to-head · Android Launchers
Mint Launcher vs Nothing Launcher
Mint Launcher leads on 0 checks, Nothing Launcher on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMint Launcher · 8.7/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresNothing Launcher · 2 of 5
Mint Launcher scores higher on our rubric for android launchers: 8.7 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
Mint Launcher is the better fit for android users who want a free, simple launcher. Nothing Launcher is the better fit for nothing users who prefer its design and widgets.
- Mint Launcher fits best
Android users who want a free, simple launcher
- Nothing Launcher fits best
Nothing users who prefer its design and widgets
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Side by side
| Feature | Mint Launcher 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Nothing Launcher 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in Android Launchers | #3 in Android Launchers |
| Best for | Android users who want a free, simple launcher | Nothing users who prefer its design and widgets |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Features Mint Launcher 0/5 · Nothing Launcher 2/5 | ||
| App drawer | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Gesture controls | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Grid customization | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Backup and restore | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| App search | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Icon customization | Not checked yet | Basic |
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| Our verdict | Mint Launcher is Xiaomi’s free Android home-screen launcher for people who want a more organized screen without paying for a launcher. It offers customizable layouts, resizable icons, third-party app icons, and selectable transition… Read the review → |
Nothing Launcher brings the Nothing OS home-screen design to supported Nothing devices. It is aimed at people who want Nothing’s visual style, bespoke widgets, and home-screen controls rather than a general-purpose launcher for Android… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Mint Launcher — where it wins
- Customize layouts, resize icons, and choose transition effects
- Automatically categorize apps and search the app drawer
- Group, move, uninstall, or hide apps from the launcher
Where it doesn't
- Google Play listing limits availability to some devices
- The listing shows its last update was August 4, 2020
- Offers less depth in backup, gestures, and advanced customization
Nothing Launcher — where it wins
- Bespoke Nothing widgets and a recognizable visual design
- Max Icons, Max Folders, and home-screen grid customization
- Hidden-apps page and Private Space access in the app drawer
Where it doesn't
- Requires Nothing OS 2.5.0 or newer
- Intended for supported Nothing OS devices, not all Android phones
- Icon customization is basic
- Mint Launcher8.7/10 · Free plan
A straightforward free launcher for home-screen tweaks and organized app access.
Visit XiaomiFull verdict → - Nothing Launcher8.2/10 · Free plan
A free, Nothing-focused launcher with distinctive widgets and customizable home screens.
Visit NothingFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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