Head-to-head · Android Launchers
Smart Launcher 6 vs Lawnchair
Smart Launcher 6 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 scoreSmart Launcher 6 · 7.9/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresLawnchair · 5 of 5
Smart Launcher 6 scores higher on our rubric for android launchers: 7.9 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Smart Launcher 6 is the better fit for users who want automatic app categories and widgets. Lawnchair is the better fit for open-source users who want Material-themed customization.
- Smart Launcher 6 fits best
Users who want automatic app categories and widgets
- Lawnchair fits best
Open-source users who want Material-themed customization
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Side by side
| Feature | Smart Launcher 6 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Lawnchair 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in Android Launchers | #7 in Android Launchers |
| Best for | Users who want automatic app categories and widgets | Open-source users who want Material-themed customization |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Built for | Solo | Solo |
| Features Smart Launcher 6 4/5 · Lawnchair 5/5 | ||
| App drawer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gesture controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grid customization | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Backup and restore | ✓ | ✓ |
| App search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Icon customization | Advanced | Advanced |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
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
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
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
- Smart Launcher 67.9/10 · Free plan
Smart Launcher 6 pairs automatic app categories with customizable Android home screens.
Visit Smart LauncherFull verdict → - Lawnchair7.7/10 · Free plan
A customizable Android home app with search, backup, and optional root-based Recents integration.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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