Action Launcher review
A feature-rich Android launcher for users who want flexible layouts and shortcuts.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Action Launcher replaces the standard Android home screen with a customizable layout, app search, and shortcut tools. It suits Android users who want more control over how apps and widgets appear and how they reach them, rather than a fixed home-screen arrangement. The app includes a free plan and is available with ads and in-app purchases; its feature set is oriented to individual use rather than cross-platform deployment.
Its standout tools connect shortcuts, widgets, and navigation. Widget stacks let users group widgets, while Covers and Shutters provide app shortcuts and widgets through home-screen items. The launcher also offers a searchable app drawer, an A-to-Z Quickdrawer, configurable gestures, and a search box that can search across the device and web. Icon packs, adaptive icons, alternative icon suggestions, and wallpaper-matched Material You-style theming extend visual customization. Those features make it a fit for people who want both layout control and faster access without relying only on the app drawer.
Action Launcher can import layouts from several other launchers and back up and restore layouts, useful when changing launchers or preserving a configured home screen. Google Discover is the listed integration. The app listing confirms in-app purchases, and the developer says a Plus purchase unlocks premium features; some custom search-engine choices follow additional purchase rules that vary by country and purchase recency. This makes it worth considering for users drawn to its widget and gesture approach, but less suitable for someone who needs a launcher across platforms or wants predictable details about paid options before installing.
Action Launcher pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Widget stacks, Covers, and Shutters turn home-screen items into shortcuts.
- Configurable gestures and searchable app drawer support quick navigation.
- Import and back up layouts, with icon packs and wallpaper-matched theming.
- Where it doesn't
- Available only on Android.
- Ads and in-app purchases are part of the app listing.
- Plus features and custom search-engine choices vary by country and purchase recency.
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