APUS Launcher 1.9.6
Suggested apps
Its UI is quite intuitive, you'll really like how the launcher arranges all your apps into categories, including games, media, photo or tools, and even rarely used apps, it lists them and provides suggestions based on apps that people around you use.
Also, the main screen features applications that you often use and also icons for power saving and system boost. It comes with a browser that lets you search the web for various information or applications.
You can also use the launcher's search function to find videos and images. In addition to that, it comes with a search bar that lets you find text messages, audio files, even video files on your phone.
Icons for system resources
Apus Launcher comes equipped with several icons that help save battery life, including Apus Power, which checks usage and makes an estimation on battery duration based on current consumption. You have the option of disabling certain settings to save power or tap on one button and the app will do that for you.
The Apps Boost button automatically closes apps that drain battery with one tap and provides estimates on how much battery was saved. It also has a shortcut for downloading more apps and gives you suggestions of applications after boosting.
Users can also assign gestures to various functions of the app and find contacts easily by using the APUS Mobile Search tool. The app also comes with some home screen transition effects, a feature that many launchers have. In addition, if you double tap the home screen you can lock your phone. It has loads of mini browser games that you might enjoy.
Classify apps and get suggestions for new ones
If you ever wondered which app your friends or colleagues use for watching videos or editing pictures on their phones, you don't necessarily need to ask them. Apus Launcher classifies your apps into several categories and provides suggestions for new ones to download, based on what people around you use.
It has a separate section that lets you browse through the latest trending news and games. The app also comes with a shortcut to make quick settings on brightness, data usage, connections and a list of wallpapers that you can use.
Apus Launcher comes with plenty of themes to pick from in the store and it has toggles in the notification bar for various system functions. It also opens a whole separate page with more shortcuts.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI9
It's easy-to-use and intuitive, apps are automatically classified into categories, however it's quite minimal and it could use some more features. |
Function8
Its features function well, the launcher does the job it was designed to do and the app radar functions quite fast, however it's quite limited on options. |
Security10
It doesn't pose any security threats, as it doesn't require online registration for use. |
Battery4
Usage is quite high, keep an eye on resources while using this launcher. |
Price10
The app is free of charge and doesn't require any further payments nor does it come with ads. |
Compatibility8
It requires version Android 4.0.3 or later, which means that many Android users aren't able to install and use this app. |
Apus Launcher does the job it was designed to, but only a few of its features manage to make it stand out.
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- 1.9.6
- reviewed version:
- 1.9.6
- developer:
- Apus Group
- category:
- SYSTEM & SHELL
- os version req.:
- Android 4.0.3 or later
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 6607