Nothing Launcher review
A free, Nothing-focused launcher with distinctive widgets and customizable home screens.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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 phones. The launcher is free and distributed through Google Play, but requires Nothing OS 2.5.0 or newer. That device and OS requirement makes it a fit for Nothing users, not a straightforward choice for someone on another Android phone.
Customization centers on the home screen and app drawer. Users can adjust grid design, use Max Icons and Max Folders, and apply a monochromatic icon pack. The drawer includes a hidden-apps page and access to Private Space. These features give Nothing users several ways to shape the launcher while keeping its visual language; the listed icon customization is basic, so buyers seeking broader icon controls should consider a more general-purpose option. Its appeal is strongest when the Nothing design itself is a priority.
Nothing Launcher has a free plan, making it accessible without a paid tier decision. Its scope is also deliberately tied to the Nothing OS ecosystem: the published availability requirement is Nothing OS 2.5.0 or newer, and it is intended for Nothing phones and supported Nothing OS devices. That constraint matters more than price for most buyers. Choose it if you use a supported Nothing device and value its widgets, grid options, and drawer features; look elsewhere if you need a launcher for a wider range of Android devices or more extensive icon customization.
Nothing Launcher pros and cons
- 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
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