Head-to-head · Android Launchers
Niagara Launcher vs Hyperion Launcher
Niagara 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 scoreNiagara Launcher · 7.9/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresHyperion Launcher · 5 of 5
Niagara Launcher scores higher on our rubric for android launchers: 7.9 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
Niagara Launcher is the better fit for people who prefer a streamlined, list-based home screen. Hyperion Launcher is the better fit for users who want detailed visual and gesture controls.
- Niagara Launcher fits best
People who prefer a streamlined, list-based home screen
- Hyperion Launcher fits best
Users who want detailed visual and gesture controls
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Side by side
| Feature | Niagara Launcher 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Hyperion Launcher 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #4 in Android Launchers | #8 in Android Launchers |
| Best for | People who prefer a streamlined, list-based home screen | Users who want detailed visual and gesture controls |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat | |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business |
| Features Niagara Launcher 4/5 · Hyperion Launcher 5/5 | ||
| App drawer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gesture controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grid customization | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Backup and restore | ✓ | ✓ |
| App search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Icon customization | Advanced | Advanced |
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| Our verdict | Niagara Launcher replaces the standard Android home screen with a scrolling app list and a wave alphabet for quick navigation. It is aimed at personal smartphone users who prefer a less crowded starting point, while still wanting app… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Niagara Launcher — where it wins
- Wave alphabet and search make apps quick to find
- Notifications support direct replies from the home screen
- Backup and restore covers favorites, folders, icons, and settings
Where it doesn't
- Free version has limited customization
- Widget stacks are limited to four widgets
- Available only for Android
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.
- Niagara Launcher7.9/10 · Free plan
A streamlined Android home screen built around searchable, wave-alphabet app access.
Visit NiagaraFull 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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