Why hackers moved from Nova Launcher to Smart Launcher
1 hacker described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.
What hackers said about the move
“I switched from Nova to Smart Launcher a couple years ago because it allowed me better customization of app groups”sgc, 2026-01-20original comment ↗
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Nova Launcher vs Smart Launcher
| Nova Launcher | Smart Launcher | |
|---|---|---|
| Hackers who recommend | 0 | 1 |
| Hackers who criticize | 1 | 0 |
| Moved away from it | 2 | 0 |
| Moved to it | 0 | 1 |
Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.
Criticism of Nova Launcher
“I have just switched from Nova, for which I paid (Nova Prime), to Lawnchair, initially as a trial.”ahartmetz, 2026-01-20original comment ↗
Praise for Smart Launcher
No further praise for Smart Launcher captured yet.