Ratio Launcher ! Nothing compares, i always end up going back to it . Not most customizable but it being well designed more than makes up for it . I hope they open source it
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Looks interesting, I'll check it out! Do you like the combined messages / conversations feature?
before I got a pixel I used Action Launcher to have a clean, stock-enough, look no idea if it's still getting any updates but it would still be my go-to anyday
I also use Niagara Launcher. Went pro about two years ago.
I like the minimalistic look and the alphabetical drawer. Also the widget for calendar and clock is neat. And the media widget only shows up when needed, as well as the chosen media apps.
SimpleLauncher. Does everything I need it to and nothing more.
I really enjoyed Lawnchair for some time. Been trying Niagara for a few months as well. Lawnchair is my favorite for it's simplicity.
Smart Launcher. It feels more polished than Nova Launcher, and has most of the features I'd expect from an alternate launcher.
With that said tho, I'm actually using the stock Pixel launcher because... Why not, it's not really bad.
Smart launcher for me. The automatic app sorting along with its ambient theme is super awesome. Highly recommend it.
Sadly 3rd party launchers don't work well with widgets, at least on One UI. I found Nova Launcher to do well with gestures and animations, but it's not there yet for me. The One UI launcher works as expected but lacks the ability to change stuff like the icon shape which I don't like very much (Theme Park doesn't do it well).
Even for its non-standard layout, I've really fallen in love with Kvaesito. Maybe it's because I now don't have to work out which widgets I want to have on my main screen and how to lay them out.
I've never tried an alternate launcher, do you need to root your phone to do it? And can you easily go back if you change your mind?
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I use productivity launcher. Its very barebones, works well, quick access to my apps and it's not bright and colorful so my phone is a little less appealing to look at and might reduce my screen time a tiny bit.