Head-to-head · Android Launchers
Niagara Launcher vs Smart Launcher 6
Niagara Launcher leads on 0 checks, Smart Launcher 6 on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Free planboth
Niagara Launcher and Smart Launcher 6 score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for android launchers; Niagara Launcher sits at #4 and Smart Launcher 6 at #5 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
Niagara Launcher is the better fit for people who prefer a streamlined, list-based home screen. Smart Launcher 6 is the better fit for users who want automatic app categories and widgets.
- Niagara Launcher fits best
People who prefer a streamlined, list-based home screen
- Smart Launcher 6 fits best
Users who want automatic app categories and widgets
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Side by side
| Feature | Niagara Launcher 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Smart Launcher 6 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Android Launchers | #5 in Android Launchers |
| Best for | People who prefer a streamlined, list-based home screen | Users who want automatic app categories and widgets |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo | Solo |
| Features Niagara Launcher 4/5 · Smart Launcher 6 4/5 | ||
| App drawer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gesture controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grid customization | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Backup and restore | ✓ | ✓ |
| App search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Icon customization | Advanced | Advanced |
| Our review | ||
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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 → |
Smart Launcher 6 replaces an Android device’s home screen with a customizable launcher. It is aimed at people who want installed apps sorted automatically, along with device search and flexible icon and widget placement. Its free plan and… 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
Smart Launcher 6 — where it wins
- Automatically groups installed apps into categories
- Fluid Grid System arranges icons and widgets
- Configurable gestures, hotkeys, and PIN-protected app hiding
Where it doesn't
- Available only for Android
- Pro features are sold as in-app purchases
- Fluid Grid System does not verify adjustable row or column counts
- Niagara Launcher7.9/10 · Free plan
A streamlined Android home screen built around searchable, wave-alphabet app access.
Visit NiagaraFull verdict → - Smart Launcher 67.9/10 · Free plan
Smart Launcher 6 pairs automatic app categories with customizable Android home screens.
Visit Smart LauncherFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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