# AppDailer - Drut Launcher

> AppDialer & Contacts Dialer using T9 Keyboard Input, Search Apps by Colors

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.drut.launcher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.drut.launcher)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.drut.launcher`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ByteYug Technologies
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 15,074
- **Rating:** 4.38 / 5 (249 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-15
- **First published:** 2020-02-21
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 3.44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drut.launcher)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/vikaspatidar/privacy-policy/blob/master/DRUT\_LAUNCHER.md](https://github.com/vikaspatidar/privacy-policy/blob/master/DRUT_LAUNCHER.md)

## Description

**Drut Launcher - Launch Apps by Colors & Numbers** offers a rapid, efficient way to launch applications and contact people using T9 keyboard input. This Chrome extension enables fast searching of your apps and contacts through number key presses and supports searching apps by their icon colors.

Key features include T9-based app and contact search, color-dot indicators for similarly colored app icons, quick app and contact actions on long press, theme customization with light and dark modes, and fast refresh via swipe gestures. Designed to work with any existing launcher, it's a productivity booster by minimizing time spent launching apps or calling contacts. User privacy is ensured as no personal information is collected or transmitted.

Easily integrate the Drut Launcher into your workflow by assigning gestures like double tap or swipe up to access it quickly from your home screen. An excellent alternative to traditional app drawers, it streamlines digital device navigation and communication tasks.

## Rankings

- #484,830 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.drut.launcher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

AppDailer - Drut Launcher is praised for its fast T9 app search, free and ad-free experience, and as an effective alternative to discontinued similar apps. Users appreciate its simplicity and minimal permissions. However, common issues include absence of a widget, limited customization (like resizing and pinning apps), occasional app opening failures, and some display problems on certain devices. Users also desire an option to switch from T9 to Qwerty input for easier app searching. Overall, it is recommended for its speed and utility with some room for enhancements.

### Pros

- Easy and fast to search and launch apps using T9 keyboard.
- Free and ad-free with minimal permissions.
- Works similarly to beloved previous apps like AppDialer Pro, appreciated by users.
- Supports quick access features like direct dial numbers and back tap activation.
- Clean and simple interface without layering or masking the home app.

### Cons

- Lack of widget feature for quick or persistent access.
- Limited customization options: cannot resize dialer, customize app display, or pin favorite apps.
- Issues with display on certain devices, like small secondary screens (e.g. LG Wing).
- Some apps fail to open within the launcher.
- No support for alternative keyboard input modes (Qwerty instead of T9).

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