Head-to-head · Android Launchers
Nothing Launcher vs Niagara Launcher
Nothing Launcher leads on 0 checks, Niagara 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 scoreNothing Launcher · 8.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresNiagara Launcher · 4 of 5
Nothing Launcher scores higher on our rubric for android launchers: 8.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
On icon customization, Niagara Launcher gives you Advanced where Nothing Launcher offers Basic.
Nothing Launcher is the better fit for nothing users who prefer its design and widgets. Niagara Launcher is the better fit for people who prefer a streamlined, list-based home screen.
- Nothing Launcher fits best
Nothing users who prefer its design and widgets
- Niagara Launcher fits best
People who prefer a streamlined, list-based home screen
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Side by side
| Feature | Nothing Launcher 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | Niagara Launcher 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Android Launchers | #4 in Android Launchers |
| Best for | Nothing users who prefer its design and widgets | People who prefer a streamlined, list-based home screen |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo |
| Features Nothing Launcher 2/5 · Niagara Launcher 4/5 | ||
| App drawer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gesture controls | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Grid customization | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| 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 → |
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 → |
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
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
- Nothing Launcher8.2/10 · Free plan
A free, Nothing-focused launcher with distinctive widgets and customizable home screens.
Visit NothingFull verdict → - Niagara Launcher7.9/10 · Free plan
A streamlined Android home screen built around searchable, wave-alphabet app access.
Visit NiagaraFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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