SF Launcher 2 2.0.4
It has various wallpapers but only one theme. Still, the concept behind the app is to create cards with shortcuts and widgeots on the home screen and access the app drawer in a simple side menu on the left.
Nice and unique design for a launcher
It doesn't need online registration or anything like that, but the app comes with a tutorial explaining new users how to navigate and access all its features. It doesn't really have any extra themes, since the difference between the two alternatives is simply a light or dark background.
Still, the settings menu offers quite a few options for your screen like the one to change the home screen and make some adjustments to the app drawer. All applications are arranged alphabetically in the side menu, they're also followed by their designated icons so you would recognize them easier.
Arrange shortcuts into cards
The app lets you create shortcuts of apps and arrange them into cards on the home screen. Cards scroll in a vertical list, each of them can contain a widget or a grid of apps installed on your phone.
It lets you drag an app from the drawer to create a new card or add a new app to an existing card. You can also tap the overflow menu in the upper right corner to add widgets and shortcuts and access settings.
Users may also access a card's settings and its delete button by swiping from the right edge of the card to the left edge of the screen. However, it's a bit difficult to do so considering that users may also tap on icons by mistake and open applications.
Customize cards to your liking
Moreover, the app lets you adjust widget heights or change the app grid columns. Icon packs, third-party themes and color preferences can only be accessed if you upgrade to a premium account for 4.06$.
Still, you can change the header image and pick one of the many suggested inside the app. They're all named after major cities and come in the same style. You can either have the app display the clock and date on the header or a search bar for users to surf the internet. You can also adjust the icon size of apps in the drawer.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI9
The interface is really nice and unique with only two themes to pick from but many wallpapers to add to your home screen. |
Function9
It works just fine and doesn't seen to have any stability issues, but it could use some more features. |
Security10
Surprisingly, it doesn't need any permissions from your phone, therefore not posing any privacy issues. |
Battery9
Consumption is really low, this app definitely won't drain your battery. |
Price10
It's completely free of charge, no ads or in-app purchases whatsoever. |
Compatibility7
It needs devices running Android version 4.1 or later to work, making it inaccessible to some users. |
A really nice launcher but it could use some more features.
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- 2.0.4
- reviewed version:
- 2.0.4
- developer:
- Jack Thakar
- category:
- SYSTEM & SHELL
- os version req.:
- Android version 4.1 or later
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 292