Atom Launcher 2.2.7

People often get tired of their stock launchers and feel the need to try something with more features and tools to choose from. However, because of the plenitude of themes some launchers are really hard to get used to and annoying for users who are looking for minimalism and intuitive interfaces. Atom Launcher falls somewhere in the middle, it's easy-to-use but a bit confusing as well.

Interface with a chunky feel

It's all about rough-edges and chunky icons with this app. Upon launching it gives a dated feel, but when you look closer you see that some icons are gray because they mimic crayon drawings. But for the sake of consistency, all icons should come in the same style if you check the setting from the menu.

The launcher comes with one installed themes and plenty of others to download, some are free others must be purchased. While the launcher itself isn't confusing, you might feel overwhelmed by the multitude of settings and changes you can do to the interface. In fact, a tutorial would have been useful especially for new users but there isn't one.

Plenty of features to choose from

On the top of the screen the launcher displays the date, time and battery status, you can choose whichever style you like. All settings are neatly arranged at the top of the screen. You can set the theme and have the app switch to a different background each time you turn on the screen.

But the images must be selected from your phone, as the launcher comes only with one picture. Other than that you can choose shortcuts or widgets to add to your home screen.

Just like for other launchers, there's the option of arranging the grid, its number of columns and rows, have the screen auto-rotate or hide the status bar. It has a search widget for your home screen.

Set gestures to better manage your apps

A launcher app should make things easier for users, especially if they tend to have screens clogged with various apps. However, Atom Launcher doesn't allow users to organize their apps into categories to make it easier to find them. Still it has nice screen transition effects to choose from.

Moreover, all apps in the drawer aren't sorted alphabetically which means that users must go to settings and do that themselves. Still, it comes with some features that are otherwise locked in other launchers. Gestures are some of those features, together with custom bars filled with shortcuts to essential apps and tools in your phone.

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