Many launcher applications come with a multitude of features or an intricate design, which makes it necessary for developers to provide a tutorial and show new users how to navigate inside the app. Instructions are also needed for new users to access all features and tools inside the app.
However, DU Launcher doesn't come with that and you wouldn't need instructions as the design is actually rather intuitive and can't possibly confuse users. It displays shortcuts to your most used apps on the home screen, together with icons to other apps by the same developer.
You'd expect a launcher app to come with extra themes or at least a gallery of wallpapers that you can choose from, but it seems that DU Launcher has none of that. It also lacks screen transition effects and only offers you the option to manage screens, but add just 9.
Still, you can add a wallpaper from your own gallery of pictures or adjust preferences for the app. You can pick from three render modes, with increased quality, speed or minimal memory so you wouldn’t use too many device resources.
Still, the launcher comes with DU Boost already installed, an app that kills applications running in the background and releases memory. It also has shortcuts to other applications by the same developer. You can create folders, add widgets or shortcuts to the home screen.
The launcher displays a widget with the time and date, right on the home screen. It also has a section with recently installed apps and folders in the app drawer, but it doesn't sort your apps so you'll have to add icons to the specified folder yourself. It can also hide apps from the drawer or display them in a list, making it easier to find them.
The interface is nice, but it only comes with one default theme and wallpaper without offering users other ones to pick from.
The app works just fine but it's lacking some features that are considered absolutely essential for any launcher on the market.
It needs some permissions from your phone but they're all connected to its features.
Consumption isn't high, but users should still keep an eye on resources when using this app.
It's free but it comes with many ads to other applications created by the same developer.
It should work just fine on devices running Android version 4.1 or later, making it accessible to many users.
was reviewed by Alexandra Vaidos September 19th, 08:07 GMT.