Head-to-head · Android Launchers
Nothing Launcher vs Lawnchair
Nothing Launcher leads on 0 checks, Lawnchair 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 scoreNothing Launcher · 8.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresLawnchair · 5 of 5
Nothing Launcher scores higher on our rubric for android launchers: 8.2 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
On icon customization, Lawnchair gives you Advanced where Nothing Launcher offers Basic.
Nothing Launcher is the better fit for nothing users who prefer its design and widgets. Lawnchair is the better fit for open-source users who want Material-themed customization.
- Nothing Launcher fits best
Nothing users who prefer its design and widgets
- Lawnchair fits best
Open-source users who want Material-themed customization
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Side by side
| Feature | Nothing Launcher 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | Lawnchair 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #3 in Android Launchers | #7 in Android Launchers |
| Best for | Nothing users who prefer its design and widgets | Open-source users who want Material-themed customization |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo |
| Features Nothing Launcher 2/5 · Lawnchair 5/5 | ||
| App drawer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gesture controls | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Grid customization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Backup and restore | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| App search | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Icon customization | Basic | Advanced |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Lawnchair is a free, open-source home app for Android, based on Launcher3 and aimed at people who want more control over their home screen. It brings Pixel Launcher features together with Material 3 Expressive theming, which follows… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Lawnchair — where it wins
- Material 3 Expressive theming follows wallpaper and system colors
- Searches apps, contacts, and web results from the home screen
- Backs up and restores launcher settings and home-screen layouts
Where it doesn't
- QuickSwitch Recents integration requires root access
- Feature availability may differ between Play Store and other builds
- Development builds may involve performance trade-offs or additional issues
- Nothing Launcher8.2/10 · Free plan
A free, Nothing-focused launcher with distinctive widgets and customizable home screens.
Visit NothingFull verdict → - Lawnchair7.7/10 · Free plan
A customizable Android home app with search, backup, and optional root-based Recents integration.
Visit LawnchairFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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