When you think about launchers on Android, the first two that probably come to mind are Action Launcher 3 and Nova Launcher. However, looking back a couple of years, there was a third contender trying to take Nova’s crown — Apex Launcher. It has been a while since Apex has been updated, but today the developers have revealed that it’s coming back.
One of Android’s best features is the ability to download and install custom third-party launchers. Don’t like the way your phone home screen looks or how the apps are organized? Fine. Change it. But finding the best one, or a good one for that matter, can sometimes be a daunting challenge. And which one you think is the best ultimately depends on what you value most: aesthetics, organization or productivity? I’ve rounded up what I think are some of the best launchers out there, as well as a wild card for you to consider in your quest for the perfect Android experience.