Head-to-head · Android Launchers
Nothing Launcher vs Smart Launcher 6
Nothing Launcher leads on 0 checks, Smart Launcher 6 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 featuresSmart Launcher 6 · 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 #5.
On icon customization, Smart Launcher 6 gives you Advanced where Nothing Launcher offers Basic.
Nothing Launcher is the better fit for nothing users who prefer its design and widgets. Smart Launcher 6 is the better fit for users who want automatic app categories and widgets.
- Nothing Launcher fits best
Nothing users who prefer its design and widgets
- Smart Launcher 6 fits best
Users who want automatic app categories and widgets
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Side by side
| Feature | Nothing Launcher 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | Smart Launcher 6 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Android Launchers | #5 in Android Launchers |
| Best for | Nothing users who prefer its design and widgets | Users who want automatic app categories and widgets |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo |
| Features Nothing Launcher 2/5 · Smart Launcher 6 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 → |
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
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
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
- Nothing Launcher8.2/10 · Free plan
A free, Nothing-focused launcher with distinctive widgets and customizable home screens.
Visit NothingFull 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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