# Simple Launcher - Home Screen

> Simple Launcher Is The Ultimate Home Screen Experience

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simpleapp.simplelauncher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simpleapp.simplelauncher)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.simpleapp.simplelauncher`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NTS.Dev
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 1,424,332
- **Rating:** 4.54 / 5 (27,788 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2024-08-12
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simpleapp.simplelauncher)
- **Website:** [https://simpleappdesignvn.blogspot.com](https://simpleappdesignvn.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://appstackmobilestudio.blogspot.com/2024/08/simple-launcher-app-policy-page.html](https://appstackmobilestudio.blogspot.com/2024/08/simple-launcher-app-policy-page.html)

## Description

Simple Launcher - Home Screen offers an ultimate Android home screen experience focused on simplicity, speed, and efficiency. It features a minimalist and elegant design for easy navigation, ensuring you access your apps effortlessly. The launcher is optimized to deliver smooth animations and outstanding performance even on older devices, while also minimizing battery consumption to extend device life.

Key features include customizable gesture controls, smart folders that automatically categorize your apps based on usage, and widget-friendly layouts that let you integrate calendars, clocks, or news feeds seamlessly. Additionally, Simple Launcher provides real-time daily weather forecasts and supports quick options and deep shortcuts for access to frequently used app functions. With a powerful quick search, you can find apps, contacts, or information instantly. Its lightweight nature guarantees a responsive and clutter-free interface, perfect for users seeking a refined and efficient home screen.

## Rankings

- #55,555 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BIND_APPWIDGET`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `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.simpleapp.simplelauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Simple Launcher - Home Screen is praised for delivering a smooth, ad-free iOS-like user experience with easy customization and effective icon changing features. However, multiple users have noted the absence of a built-in lock screen and persistent issues with widget functionality. Requests for more features like unlocking animations and ringtone options are common. The introduction of paid subscription plans has also drawn some criticism from the user base.

### Pros

- Provides a smooth and good iOS-like experience on Android devices.
- Completely free with no ads, making it user-friendly and accessible.
- Simple and easy to use with good customization options.
- Icon changing and customization features are appreciated and being improved.
- Offers an attractive alternative launcher with unique iPhone-like features.

### Cons

- Lacks a built-in lock screen feature, requested by multiple users.
- Widgets functionality is problematic; users report 'Problem loading widget' errors.
- Some users request additional features such as ringtone options, unlocking animations, and more customization.
- Recently introduced paid plans, which some users view negatively compared to the previously free experience.

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