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Head-to-head · Android Launchers

Nova Launcher vs Hyperion Launcher

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Nova Launcher #6 in Android Launchers 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Nova Launcher
Hyperion Launcher #8 in Android Launchers 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit site

Nova 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 scoreNova Launcher · 7.8/10
  • Free planboth

Nova Launcher scores higher on our rubric for android launchers: 7.8 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Nova Launcher is the better fit for android power users who want launcher customization. Hyperion Launcher is the better fit for users who want detailed visual and gesture controls.

  • Nova Launcher fits best

    Android power users who want launcher customization

  • Hyperion Launcher fits best

    Users who want detailed visual and gesture controls

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Side by side

Feature Nova Launcher 7.8/10 Visit ↗ Hyperion Launcher 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 7.6
Ranking #6 in Android Launchers #8 in Android Launchers
Best for Android power users who want launcher customization 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, Community Email, Live chat
Integrations 1 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Nova Launcher 5/5 · Hyperion Launcher 5/5
App drawer ✓ ✓
Gesture controls ✓ ✓
Grid customization ✓ ✓
Backup and restore ✓ ✓
App search ✓ ✓
Specs
Icon customization Advanced Advanced
Our review
Pros
  • Adjust the home screen, app drawer, dock, folders and icon appearance
  • Search across apps, contacts and other services
  • Back up and restore launcher setups
  • 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.
Cons
  • Prime is required for gestures, app hiding and notification badges
  • Prime yearly and lifetime purchases have different feature descriptions
  • Designed for Android; it has no listed non-Android platform
  • Available only on Android.
  • Gestures and expanded customization require Hyperion Supreme.
  • Google Feed access is through Hyperion Dock.
Our verdict

Nova Launcher replaces an Android device’s home screen with controls for customizing the home screen, app drawer, dock, folders and icons. It is aimed at people who want more control over launcher layout and app organization, including…

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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…

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  1. Nova LauncherAndroid Launchers 7.8Free plan
  2. Hyperion LauncherAndroid Launchers 7.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Nova Launcher — where it wins

    • Adjust the home screen, app drawer, dock, folders and icon appearance
    • Search across apps, contacts and other services
    • Back up and restore launcher setups

    Where it doesn't

    • Prime is required for gestures, app hiding and notification badges
    • Prime yearly and lifetime purchases have different feature descriptions
    • Designed for Android; it has no listed non-Android platform

  • 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.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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