Top 5 Free Android Launchers

In case your smartphone runs Android, you probably experienced a decrease in your device’s speed. Fortunately, there is something called an Android launcher which does this: it makes sure your Android device gets an improved speed.
Today we will introduce the 5 best Android launchers to install on your handset. By the way: getting one or all of these tools will not cost you a fortune. If you get them from Android Market, you will see that they are all free of charge. So on that list of the best 5 Android launchers for your smartphone!

1. Lightning Launcher

Options, Homescreen and App menu – Lightning Launcher

The first Android launcher is called Lightning Launcher. What this tool differentiates itself from others out there is its large number of options, features and the likes. This way, you will get to customize how this launcher looks and feels.

On top of that, the Lightning Launcher lets you move various customization options and widgets in folders. Another great advantage of this tool is the following: it doesn’t require a lot of memory. So consider this launcher if you want to have control over how you wish to use it.

2. Nova Launcher

Nova Launcher – Tablet version

The second launcher on our list goes by the name of Nova Launcher. The features that come with this one is very generous. This launcher bases itself on Android ICS. You should expect things like gestures, custom icons themes and so much more.

3. FTL Launcher

Let’s now see what launcher comes up next. Its name is FTL Launcher, which stands for Faster Than Light. However, don’t expect such a speed. But, even so, the speed your smartphone will gain via this tool is vastly superior to how your Android device is performing now. The FTL Launcher comes in two flavors: a free one and a Pro one (which has a price of $13.90; or €10.46).

FTL is also about customization possibilities. They may not be as many as the two previous launchers we mentioned, but the FTL Launcher allows the user to customize the speeds of transition animation of menus and windows, it enables you to use themes saved from LauncherPro, Go Launcher and other such tools and so on.

The FTL Launcher is a tool which is very simple compared to others. So if you are a newbie and have never used a launcher, this one will not give you headaches. The FTL also lets you enhance the graphical interface. In case you are after simplicity, the FTL Launcher is your best bet.

4. Go Launcher EX

Go Launcher EX

Go Launcher EX is number four on today’s list of best launchers for your Android phone. You can use this particular tool if you wish to have something akin to a lockscreen on your device of choice. The Go Launcher EX is not compatible with new Android variants, but it’s very popular with a lot of people who own an Android device.
The features and themes which are supported by this launcher are many. Which is reason enough to customized launcher. The performance of the Go Launcher EX is delivered in a really smooth manner.
If you don’t like the themes that come by default with this launcher, you can always get a new one by opening Google and searching for one; that’s due to the fact that there is a large number of designers who work on a wide array of customized themes.

5. Smart Launcher

Smart Launcher – Tablet Version

The last launcher to fit on our list is Smart Launcher. As in the case of FTL Launcher before it, this tool does not have a complicated design. This will make it very easy to use the Smart Launcher if you decide you want it on your Android device.
This tool can be compared to the Lightning Launcher in the sense that it consumes a very small amount of power. The interface of this launcher is also great, in that it is very intuitive. There are two versions you can choose between: a Pro one and a free one. The Pro version costs $19.48 (or €14.66). Of course, this one has some assets that are different if we compare them to what the free variant offers; among them: the possibility to play around with all sorts of widgets.
With the Smart Launcher you are allowed to use various screens which comes in various sizes, live wallpapers and so on. This app supports the following assortment of devices apart from smartphones: tablets and phablets.

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