# Retake: Home Launcher

> A minimalist launcher that hides distracting apps automatically.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.retake.launcher`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** One Percent Apps
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 4,780
- **Version:** 2.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-12
- **First published:** 2026-05-31
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 4.90 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.retake.launcher)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/one-percent-apps/retake-home-launcher](https://sites.google.com/view/one-percent-apps/retake-home-launcher)

## Description

Your phone looks the same at 6am as it does at midnight. Retake changes that.<br><br>Retake is a home launcher that adapts your phone to the time of day. Set up different modes — Morning, Work, Focus, Evening — and Retake switches between them automatically on your schedule. The right apps, the right widgets, exactly when you need them.<br><br>🌅 DESIGNED FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY LIVE<br>Stop seeing social media the moment you wake up. Stop accidentally opening distracting apps when you&#39;re trying to work. Retake puts you back in control by making your home screen intentional — not accidental.<br><br>⚙️ HOW IT WORKS<br>★ Create modes for different parts of your day<br>★ Choose which apps are visible (or hidden) in each mode<br>★ Schedule modes to switch automatically, or switch manually<br>★ Add Customizable widgets that are relevant to each mode<br>★ Set app drawer access rules per mode<br><br>♿ ACCESSIBILITY SERVICE DISCLOSURE<br>Retake uses Android&#39;s AccessibilityService API to enforce app blocking rules during scheduled modes. This allows the app to detect when a blocked app is opened and return you to the home screen. This service runs only when app blocking is active. Retake does not use this permission to collect, store, or transmit any personal data.<br><br>✨ PERFECT FOR<br>★ Productivity-focused people who want a distraction-free workspace<br>★ People with ADHD who benefit from reduced decision fatigue<br>★ Anyone trying to build better phone habits<br>★ Morning routine builders and deep work enthusiasts<br><br>🆓 FREE TIER INCLUDES<br>★ 2 fully customisable modes<br>★ Scheduling &amp; automatic switching<br>★ Core widget library<br>★ App visibility controls<br><br>⭐ RETAKE PRO<br>★ Unlimited modes<br>★ Full widget library<br>★ Advanced scheduling rules<br>★ Priority support<br><br>Your phone is your most-used tool. It&#39;s time it worked for you.

## Rankings

- #725,934 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.retake.launcher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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