Blur - A Launcher Replacement 1.5.0

Simplify your phone with this neat launcher application called Blur
Launchers are a great way to customize your phone and change its appearance by making all sort of settings and applying multiple themes. However, if you're looking to simplify things and make it easier to find whichever app or information you need, you might want to try Blur.

It's a lightweight launcher that helps you better organize your apps without making your screen overcrowded. It doesn't push for any additional apps or widgets to download and it's really easy to use.

Clean UI with some features

One nice thing about this app is that it launches directly with a tutorial, showing new users how to access features. It also has tips and instructions, together with a help section where you'll find all the information you might need.

Blur doesn't let you import folders from your previous launcher, but it does arrange all of your system apps into one neat folder on the home page. You can add as many screens as you wish, it comes with lots of screen transition effects but it doesn't have any previews for them. Still, the whole layout is similar to that of your stock Google launcher, but with many more features.

Customize the app to your liking

It doesn't come with additional themes or wallpapers, but there many changes that you can do to the UI. Users have the option to add multiple pages, including a simple one with just a calculator for people who use them on a daily basis.

You can also add cards with the weather or calendar events, so that you would only swipe the screen to check the temperature or scheduled tasks. An alarm card is also available, but it would have been nice if the app provided users with more options. Blur also lets you hide applications on your phone so that other users wouldn't access them.

More features

Users can adjust the width and height of the homescreen, together with screen orientation, buttons and gestures. The app comes with only one icon pack, but it lets you change the scale and pick from multiple font types on your phone.

You can also adjust the number of items in a dock or the dock icon scale. There's also the option of checking out some experimental settings, but they may not always work as intended. The app is free but it does have a section with applications created by the same developers and if you wish to support them, you can do that easily by donating.

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softpedia rating

3.5/5

user rating

UNRATED
0.0/5
 

0/5

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Hits & Misses

hits

  • apply cards on your pages
  • screen transition effects
  • adjust dock style
  • change font type and style
  • backup and restore settings

misses

  • it needs some more features
  • no app drawer settings
Bottom Line
Design / UI9
 

The interface is really nice, a clean and fresh alternative to overcrowded launchers filled with lots of settings.

Function8
 

It has all the features that you might need from a launcher, except for themes and wallpapers.

Security7
 

It needs lots of permissions from your phone, but it shouldn't really pose any privacy issues.

Battery8
 

Consumption isn't high, but it's definitely higher than for the stock launcher on your phone.

Price9
 

The app is completely free of charge and doesn't have any ads, but it does advertise other apps and has a whole section for donations.

Compatibility6
 

It needs devices running Android version 4.1 or later, making the app available for multiple users.

Editor's Review
VERY GOOD

Clean launcher but it needs more features.

Reviewed by Alexandra Vaidos, last updated on May 4th, 13:34 GMT.
Specifications
price:
100% Free
current version:
1.5.0
reviewed version:
1.5.0
developer:
Klinker Apps
category:
SYSTEM & SHELL
os version req.:
Android version 4.1 or later
age rating:
N/A
in-app purchases:
No
hits:
244

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