# Zone Edge Launcher and drawer

> A Swipad alternative. A single-swipe edge screen launcher and app drawer

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bialy.zonelauncher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bialy.zonelauncher)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bialy.zonelauncher`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BIALY
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 273,835
- **Rating:** 4.03 / 5 (1,743 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.4.6
- **Last updated:** 2023-12-12
- **First published:** 2019-09-19
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bialy.zonelauncher)
- **Website:** [https://t.me/zonelauncher](https://t.me/zonelauncher)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/zone-launcher](https://sites.google.com/view/zone-launcher)

## Description

**Zone Edge Launcher and Drawer** is a smart, hidden launcher and sidebar designed to work seamlessly over any app without replacing your home screen. If you liked SwipePad, this extension offers a superior alternative with enhanced features.

Key features include a fast and fluid sidebar, a single-swipe launcher for apps and shortcuts, configurable zones to organize apps, and customizable trigger areas. Users can resize windows as pop-ups, sidebars, or full screen, and personalize colors, backgrounds, and icons. With low memory usage and an easy learning curve, it enhances productivity by providing quick access to applications and shortcuts right from the edge of your screen.

Join the community on Telegram to discuss new features and improvements. Optional Android accessibility service support enables advanced capabilities like split-screen mode, ensuring privacy with no user data collection.

## Rankings

- #136,378 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_WALLPAPER_INTERNAL`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.bialy.zonelauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

Users generally praise Zones Edge Launcher for delivering a SwipePad-like quick-access experience with fast app launches and strong customization. However, several recurring issues temper the enthusiasm: lack of ongoing updates and uncertain support, a heavy paywall that blocks many features, and missing or awkward UX gaps such as managing icons, drag-and-drop, and backup restoration. Overall, it’s a powerful tool with great potential, but maintenance, pricing, and feature gaps are common concerns.

### Pros

- Recreates SwipePad-like quick access and is praised as a strong replacement.
- Very fast/instant app launching and efficient workflow.
- Extensive customization and control over home screen shortcuts.

### Cons

- Update maintenance appears stalled or absent; long gaps since last update.
- Many features are behind a paywall and the full version is considered overpriced.
- Missing or hard-to-use features (e.g., delete icons, drag-and-drop, shortcuts/intents) and some UX gaps.
- Backups cannot be restored / Denied.

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