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Lens Launcher

Lens Launcher is a unique, efficient way to browse and launch your apps.
Instead of scrolling long lists or swiping through multiple pages, Lens Launcher implements two unique features:


• An Equispaced Grid that displays all of your apps, regardless of screen size or app count.


• A Graphical Fisheye Lens to quickly zoom, pan and launch apps using touch gestures.

Lens Launcher also includes a full Settings menu to tweak all aspects of the Lens; Distortion, Scaling, Icon Size, Haptic Feedback, etc.

The Graphical Fisheye Lens algorithm is derived from methods proposed by Manojit Sarkar and Marc H. Brown. Their original 1993 paper, titled Graphical Fisheye Views, can be found here:https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6Nqy9y098RLa2pqNVFUcUhIZXM

Lens Launcher is an Android Experiment, written by Nick Rout.

Major contributions have been made by Rish Bhardwaj (@CreaRo).

The source code and graphical fisheye lens academic resources are on Github:https://github.com/nicholasrout/lens-launcher

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Reviews (28)

Liv. B. Feb 7, 2022     

I use this with one hand (I have a disability) I had to change the review from 4 to 1 star because of the developer greed. In the last update you've introduced the Pro payed option. Now, since I had the app installed the icon pack, background, highlight settings can be changed, only if I pay. If you want money you should put donation options and when you introduce a PRO version you should ask money for FUTURE developments, not for the settings that where there, for years, free. Thank you!

Pet. M. Feb 27, 2022     

All of a sudden you cannot hide apps or put any new ones on your homepage. Instead you get redirected to a PRO version you have to pay for. Basic functions from the original app shouldn't have been tampered with like that. I used this app for years and would've recommend it to others. No more.

Alt. H. Feb 18, 2022     

Please, I remember using it and it was good, but now, every customization is on the paid version, like even the smallest settings are pay to get. I dont get it why you even kept this free version?? (and no, pro version is affordable but trust me, you shouldnt take the features you offered for free to be included in the paid version you will make people angry)

Ted. C. Jul 30, 2021     

I use this on my 5 year old's tablet and it's great because I can remove everything but what I want him to see. This reduces the complexity of navigating other launchers for him. Would be great for vision-impaired users too, as the apps magnify significantly when you touch them. I've noticed it doesn't always show newly-downloaded apps until restarting on my son's laggy, low-end tablet. Would be nice to have more access to administrative settings from within the launcher. Keep up the great work!

Ian. M. Feb 11, 2022     

Used to love this app, I have vision problems and since the update I cant choose what I want in my home screen. I have been using this app since 4-6 years ago, it's a shame 🤷🏻‍♂️

Nic. C. Mar 23, 2022     

Unfortunately, The rating is for the fact I can't hide the lens launcher app icon and it don't have a option to lock the screen for accidentally setting Poppin up. This is a perfect launcher I would use and looking for. I just would really like for the option to hide the launcher itself.. please consider... Btw I had the Free version does the same thing so that's why I requested a refund.

Hoo. F. D. Mar 24, 2019     

Unique and fun. Great idea, needs a little refining. One suggestion is to have an option to "Do not automatically activate newly installed apps. I'm using it more like a folder and everytime i install a new app i have to delete it from the launcher. Keep it up, I'm curious to see where this goes.

Nik. H. Sep 19, 2020     

All those people complaining that the screen looks tiny, well the point is to have as few as possible apps on your screen. Only have the bare minimum. Not the entire Circus of apps your phone has to offer. Depending on your screen size I would recommend 20 to 28 visible apps. Play around with the settings, find something that suits you. My preferred settings are 55dp 1.0 1.0 150ms

Ste. J. Nov 30, 2020     

Interesting idea but waaaay to slow and laggy to be useful, or even usable for that matter. And should just be something to be launched like an app drawer, not a whole launched, since it's far too basic and limited to replace a fully-functuoned launcher, thereby making it even less useable.

SAK. Sep 24, 2018     

I would so love to use it! It's unique, beautiful. But the crucial problem is it doesn't have any home screen, so I can't use widgets! Widgets are very very important for most android users. Please add on option to enable a clean home screen with widgets.

A. G. u. Dec 4, 2018     

Refreshingly minimal but maybe a little too minimal. Only thing I'd want added is the ability to activate options(like uninstall, info, in-app shortcuts etc) which are usually activated by long-press on icons on other launchers. Maybe a 2 or 3-second long hold to activate it?

Lep. Y. G. Jul 15, 2020     

I love hard to see icons in dark back grounds. This launcher makes it hard for me to see my transperent apps which is only meant to make it hard to use for people who use my phone but can't use it if i can not see it. That launcher is awesome. Does exactly what it is meant to do but i do not like. I still would tecomend it to others though.

Cas. G. Dec 17, 2019     

The launcher looks great however there's does seem to be a slight bug where newly installed and uninstalled apps don't seem to update the only fix I've found for this is to force stop the launcher. Outside of this it's a very clean launcher especially when paired with a good live theme

The. O. C. Sep 20, 2021     

Very exceptional app. I am quite impresses with it. But i don't think it's SO practical because I think clicking is easier than dragging to open an app. But if you wanna try something unusual.... That's a gr8 choice! Luv'd it.

Mue. Mar 5, 2020     

It's an interesting launcher and I like it. My only complaint is lack of options when it comes to long pressing apps from the home screen like there would be on any other launcher.

Nag. Apr 5, 2020     

App is excellent but one thing they forgot to add is uninstall feature. If we need to uninstall an app we must go to settings. If you add this feature it would be more better to use it.

Jus. C. May 24, 2019     

i love it, but the recent update made the launcher not run in full screen. im on the samsung galaxy note 8. would also like the option to rearrange my apps.

Chr. M. Dec 2, 2021     

I like the concept and it functions well. But it really relies on the user remembering icon positions. Personally, it doesn't work for me.

Lee. M. Feb 22, 2022     

I loved loved this app but now I can't hide some of my other apps on it or do anything else because they added the PRO Lens Launcher where you have to pay..... unfortunately I had to uninstall it🙁

Eri. Jan 7, 2020     

Great idea and cool app! But I can't give it 5 Stars until you make it possible to manually change icons on apps. I love icon packs but icon packs don't have all the apps I have so I have to change manually to a suitable icon on the apps that doesn't exist in the icon pack. Can't do that with this launcher

Jem. May 4, 2021     

Need option to make icons even BIGGER than 55dp, and be able to set the GRID SIZE (5x6, 4x5, etc) on the home screen. I wish there was a paid version. I would definitely pay for this! Best launcher ever!

Aar. F. Nov 15, 2021     

Really great effect and easy to use, some tweaking with the display or options to adjust would make things even better!

L.. M. Feb 4, 2020     

I download it over and over again till I change themes\launchers , though I like to get knew themes I still like to get this launcher every so often. I would actually buy phone with it or install boot loader to be permanent launcher in my phone.

s. r. Jun 9, 2021     

Superb, now if we could use the fisheye as a standalone to zoom whereever you touch the screen regardless of app you would really have something!

Eri. K. Feb 24, 2020     

A different take on the Android launcher. Very basic but very usable, definitely worth a look.

Moh. C. Nov 17, 2021     

It looks good but it has elongated the way to uninstall an application and to enable/disable permissions data usage and many more You should add this, will make it perfect

Gur. S. Apr 26, 2020     

Best, Unique, and Innovative but i am facing some issues like when we install the app it didnt appear in launcher, when You uninstall An App it got uninstall but ivon still appears in launcher. kindly fix it

Kaf. S. Apr 17, 2020     

I really like the concept a lot and I love the small icon look but the launcher itself needs more improvement features.