# Simple Launcher

> A practical and customizable launcher for launching your favorite apps easily

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.simplemobiletools.launcher`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Simple Mobile Tool
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 725,391
- **Rating:** 4.64 / 5 (9,807 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-30
- **First published:** 2022-10-06
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplemobiletools.launcher)
- **Website:** [https://simplemobiletools.com/simplelauncher](https://simplemobiletools.com/simplelauncher)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://simplemobiletools.com/simplelauncher/privacy](https://simplemobiletools.com/simplelauncher/privacy)

## Description

Simple Launcher is a practical and customizable launcher designed to help you access your favorite apps quickly and easily. Featuring a user-friendly interface with sleek material design, it allows full customization of your home screen including color themes, dark mode, and widget support.

Additional features include effortless app uninstallation, resizable and customizable widgets, and enhanced privacy by operating without unnecessary permissions or internet access. With Simple Launcher, enjoy a smooth, secure, and personalized experience tailored to your device preferences without compromising security or performance.

## Rankings

- #81,903 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BIND_APPWIDGET`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users generally praise Simple Launcher for being very easy to use and for delivering a clean, simple experience, with many rating it as good or excellent. Customization like renaming home-screen apps and hiding system apps is noted. However, a recurring drawback is intrusive advertising: ads appear soon after launch and have caused quick uninstallations or prevented testing, which significantly harms the user experience for several reviewers.

### Pros

- Very simple and easy to use
- Broadly positive feedback from reviewers (good/very good/excellent)
- Customization options such as renaming home screen apps and hiding system apps

### Cons

- Intrusive ads that appear quickly after launching the app
- Ads have led to immediate uninstalls or prevented users from testing the launcher

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