Multi Launcher: A Clean, Simple Android Launcher Built for Readability and Control
Looking for a launcher that ditches the clutter and keeps things easy?
Multi Launcher is a powerful yet minimalist Android launcher that replaces tiny icons with clear, readable text buttons, making your phone easier to navigate.
Whether you want a simple home screen, need large text for visibility, or prefer quick gesture-based actions, Multi Launcher gives you full control without overwhelming you with options.
Why Choose Multi Launcher?
- Text-Based Launcher: No confusing icons — just labeled text buttons for your apps.
- Highly Customizable: Adjust layout, font sizes, clock position, and more.
- Quick Gestures: Use taps, swipes, and long swipes to open apps, lock the screen, and access notifications.
- Secure: Biometric lock for settings and privacy.
- Great for Seniors or Simplicity-Lovers: Easy to read, use, and customize.
Key Features:
- Custom App Names: Rename apps to match how you think of them.
- Flexible Layouts: Organize apps in the way that makes sense for you.
- Clock & Date Customization: Place widgets wherever you want.
- App Usage Insights: See how much time you spend in each app.
- Gesture Shortcuts: Set custom actions for double taps, swipes, and more.
Accessibility Features:
This app uses the
AccessibilityService API to:
- Lock the screen with a gesture
- Open the power menu
- Pull down the notification drawer
Multi Launcher respects your privacy. These features do not collect or share personal data.If you’re tired of flashy, cluttered launchers and want something straightforward, stylish, and empowering,
Multi Launcher is your perfect home screen solution.
Versions
Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.
Download F-Droid
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.
It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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access approximate location only in the foreground
This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foreground
This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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Access hidden profiles
Allows the app to access hidden profiles.
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view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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android.permission.BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE
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expand/collapse status bar
Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar.
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run foreground service
Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
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have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
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query all packages
Allows an app to see all installed packages.
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run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
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reorder running apps
Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input.
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request delete packages
Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
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use biometric hardware
Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
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use fingerprint hardware
Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
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prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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app.mlauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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set an alarm
Allows the app to set an alarm in an installed alarm clock app. Some alarm clock apps may not implement this feature.
Download APK
6.9 MiB
PGP Signature
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Build Log
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.
It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
access approximate location only in the foreground
This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
-
access precise location only in the foreground
This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
-
Access hidden profiles
Allows the app to access hidden profiles.
-
view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
android.permission.BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE
-
expand/collapse status bar
Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar.
-
run foreground service
Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
-
have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
-
android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
-
query all packages
Allows an app to see all installed packages.
-
run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
-
reorder running apps
Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input.
-
request delete packages
Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
-
use biometric hardware
Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
-
use fingerprint hardware
Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
-
prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
-
app.mlauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
-
set an alarm
Allows the app to set an alarm in an installed alarm clock app. Some alarm clock apps may not implement this feature.
Download APK
6.9 MiB
PGP Signature
|
Build Log
-
arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.
It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
access approximate location only in the foreground
This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
-
access precise location only in the foreground
This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
-
Access hidden profiles
Allows the app to access hidden profiles.
-
view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
expand/collapse status bar
Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar.
-
run foreground service
Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
-
have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
-
android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
-
query all packages
Allows an app to see all installed packages.
-
run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
-
reorder running apps
Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input.
-
request delete packages
Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
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This app can appear on top of other apps
This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
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use biometric hardware
Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
-
use fingerprint hardware
Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
-
prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
-
app.mlauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
-
set an alarm
Allows the app to set an alarm in an installed alarm clock app. Some alarm clock apps may not implement this feature.
Download APK
7.0 MiB
PGP Signature
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Build Log
