# Launcher for Wear OS watches

> Custom launcher with swipe-to-open, app list or grid for Wear OS, Android Wear 2

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appfour.wearlauncher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appfour.wearlauncher)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.appfour.wearlauncher`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** appfour
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 246,746
- **Rating:** 3.73 / 5 (870 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.210304
- **Last updated:** 2021-03-04
- **First published:** 2017-04-11
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appfour.wearlauncher)
- **Website:** [http://www.appfour.com](http://www.appfour.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.appfour.com/privacy.html](http://www.appfour.com/privacy.html)

## Description

**Launcher for Wear OS Watches** is a custom launcher designed specifically for Wear OS (Android Wear 2) smartwatches. It enhances the user experience by providing a convenient swipe-to-open feature that reveals a customizable app list or grid, making app launching faster and more intuitive.

Key features include an optional "Apps" complication for quick access, the ability to toggle between an app grid and list view, and long-press options for starring, hiding, uninstalling or viewing app settings. The launcher offers a native Android Wear 2 interface, ensuring seamless integration with any watchface. Compatible with numerous watches like Motorola Moto 360 (2nd Gen), Fossil Q series, Ticwatch E and S, and many more running Wear OS 2 or higher. Note that the full version removes ads from the app list, providing an ad-free experience. This extension is ideal for users looking for a customizable and efficient app launcher on their Wear OS devices.

## Rankings

- #143,808 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, users praise the app’s clean, slick app drawer and the edge‑swipe access, with several calling it better than the stock launcher on some watches and noting useful features. However, the majority of feedback highlights problems: paid upgrades/ads and purchases not functioning; compatibility issues across Wear OS versions and devices (notably GW4, GW4 Classic, and Galaxy Watch variants); difficulty setting it as the default launcher or replacing the native tiles (often ending with two launchers and no tiles); plus gesture and performance issues and occasional heating.

### Pros

- Clean, slick app drawer layout
- Edge swipe to open app drawer works reliably
- Offers useful features and is sometimes better than the stock launcher on some watches
- Generally positive reception with praise (Awesome/Loved it/Really good)

### Cons

- Paywalls and ads; paid upgrades not functioning and purchases may be charged again
- Compatibility and stability issues across Wear OS versions and devices (e.g., GW4, GW4 Classic, Galaxy Watch variants)
- Difficulty setting it as the default launcher; not shown in the system default list and ADB methods can fail
- Replaces native tiles with its own launcher, leading to two launchers and no tiles
- Gesture/navigation issues and performance problems (unreliable gestures, left-edge swiping conflicts, bezel support lacking, heating, constant notifications)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appfour.wearlauncher)