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A minimal, ad-free Android launcher focused on reducing phone screen time, with daily wallpapers.

Open-source alternative to:Nova Launcher

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What is it?

Olauncher is a home screen replacement for Android, built around minimalism and digital wellbeing. It strips the home screen down to a clock, a few app shortcuts and a search-style app drawer, so that opening the phone is less of a distraction.

The launcher is ad-free and its niche features are kept hidden to preserve the simple interface. A settings About page lists the full feature set and FAQs. The project is distributed through the Google Play Store, F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid and direct APK downloads.

The codebase is written in Kotlin and follows an MVVM architecture with ViewModels. It is licensed under GPL-3.0, and the developer also publishes related minimal apps such as Pentastic and Pro Launcher.

Key features

  • 01Minimal home screen with clock, app shortcuts and app drawer
  • 02Ad-free with no tracking or promotional content
  • 03Daily wallpapers
  • 04Niche features hidden to keep the interface simple
  • 05Available on Play Store, F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid and as APK

Use cases

  • Reducing phone distraction and daily screen time
  • Replacing a cluttered stock Android home screen with a minimal one
  • Using a privacy-friendly, ad-free launcher

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install from the Play Store, F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid, or the latest APK on the releases page

Things to know

  • Android-only app, not usable on other platforms.
  • Some niche features are hidden to keep the launcher simple.

In collections

Android apps & phone tools

Topics

#android#android-launcher#digital-wellbeing#minimal#kotlin#wallpaper#gplv3#launcher#mvvm#olauncher

FAQ

What is Olauncher?
A minimal, ad-free Android launcher focused on reducing phone screen time, with daily wallpapers. Olauncher is a home screen replacement for Android, built around minimalism and digital wellbeing. It strips the home screen down to a clock, a few app shortcuts and a search-style app drawer, so that opening the phone is less of a distraction.
Is Olauncher free to use? What license does it have?
Olauncher is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is Olauncher still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to Olauncher was on Nov 5, 2026.
What can I use Olauncher for?
Reducing phone distraction and daily screen time Replacing a cluttered stock Android home screen with a minimal one Using a privacy-friendly, ad-free launcher
How do I install Olauncher?
Install from the Play Store, F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid, or the latest APK on the releases page
Where can I get Olauncher?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/tanujnotes/Olauncher

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