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DU Launcher 1.3.0.5

date
September 19th, 08:07 GMT
price
100% Free
current version
1.3.0.5
reviewed version
1.3.0.5
developer
DU Apps Studio
platforms
Android
os version req.
Android version 4.1 or later
age rating
N/A
in-app purchases
No
hits
3559
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SYSTEM & SHELL
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Launcher apps are a great way to customize your phone and make it stand out from the crowd. They're also great at arranging apps on screens or in the drawer.

Animation and screen transition effects are some of the most basic features of such apps, but it seems that DU Launcher relies mostly on design than features for its users. Still, it's worth a try but developers should definitely put in some more work.

Nice but not spectacular design and layout

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.

No extra themes or screen transition effects

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.

Manage apps in the drawer

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.

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Hits & Misses:

hits

  • pick one of the three render modes
  • move apps into folders
  • option to manage screens
  • grid or list view in the app drawer

misses

  • it advertises other apps
  • no screen transition effects
  • no extra themes
  • no option to adjust icons
  • few features

Bottom Line:

7 Design / UI
 

The interface is nice, but it only comes with one default theme and wallpaper without offering users other ones to pick from.

7 Function
 

The app works just fine but it's lacking some features that are considered absolutely essential for any launcher on the market.

8 Security
 

It needs some permissions from your phone but they're all connected to its features.

7 Battery
 

Consumption isn't high, but users should still keep an eye on resources when using this app.

8 Price
 

It's free but it comes with many ads to other applications created by the same developer.

7 Compatibility
 

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.

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