# SideApps: Sideload Launcher TV

> Open hidden sideloaded apps on Android TV. Offline, no tracking, PIN protection.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.easyjoin.applauncher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.easyjoin.applauncher)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.easyjoin.applauncher`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** EasyJoin
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 406,786
- **Rating:** 4.03 / 5 (512 ratings)
- **Version:** AppLauncher2.3.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-12
- **First published:** 2020-11-20
- **Publisher country:** GR
- **Size:** 1.97 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.easyjoin.applauncher)
- **Website:** [https://easyjoin.net](https://easyjoin.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://easyjoin.net/privacy.html](https://easyjoin.net/privacy.html)

## Description

SideApps: Sideload Launcher TV is a private, offline gateway to access sideloaded apps on Android TV. It reveals hidden apps without requiring internet access, avoids tracking, and never displays third-party ads. PIN protection keeps your library secure.

Lightweight and remote-friendly, SideApps is under 2MB and optimized for D-pad navigation. Add it as a favorite on your home screen for one-tap access to your sideloaded library on devices like NVIDIA Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, and other Android TV boxes.

## Rankings

- #111,117 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA`
- `com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA`
- `net.easyjoin.applauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users like the app for sideloading and quick access on TVs thanks to its simple, compact UI and home-screen organization. The biggest drawbacks are ads and a need for more customization (card arrangement, non-alphabetical sorting, and control over the recent items), plus some UI sizing issues (large icons, limited screen usage) and a basic look. Improvements in customization options and reduced advertising would align the app with user expectations.

### Pros

- Simple, clean, and compact UI with quick access to apps
- Very convenient for sideloading; straightforward to use for casual sideloaders
- Works well on Android TV/TV boxes
- Helps organize apps on the home screen with a clear line of apps for fast launches
- Visually clear UI elements (e.g., easily visible icons/cursor)

### Cons

- Intrusive advertising and promotional banners; ads are a recurring complaint
- Limited customization: can't rearrange cards, or choose non-alphabetical ordering; inability to delete from the front page; requests for more listing options and a paid version to remove ads
- UI/layout issues: icons are too large and layout occupies only part of the screen; screen usage is limited
- Perceived lack of polish/look: some reviews say it looks/basic and not visually polished

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.easyjoin.applauncher)