# Xiaomi Launcher alternatives for Android

As of 19 Oct 2026, 8 Android apps can take over from Xiaomi Launcher. Your apps stay. Start with Niagara Launcher.

## What you keep

| Feature | Xiaomi Launcher | Niagara Launcher | Lawnchair | Smart Launcher 6 | Kvaesitso |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Replace the home screen | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Icon packs | Themes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gestures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Search apps and settings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIUI widgets | ✓ | — | ✓ | Widgets | Widgets |
| Works without an account | Xiaomi account | ✓ | ✓ | Optional | ✓ |

## Apps

- [Niagara Launcher](https://getunstock.com/apps/niagara-launcher) — A vertical list home screen. One-handed, no hunting
- [KISS Launcher](https://getunstock.com/apps/kiss-launcher) — Blazingly fast launcher focused on search
- [Kvaesitso](https://getunstock.com/apps/kvaesitso) — A search-focused, free and launcher for Android
- [Lawnchair](https://getunstock.com/apps/lawnchair) — A home screen that looks like a Pixel, then lets you change the rest
- [Olauncher](https://getunstock.com/apps/olauncher) — Minimal launcher app with daily new wallpaper
- [Smart Launcher 6](https://getunstock.com/apps/smart-launcher-6) — A home screen that sorts apps into groups so the drawer stays tidy
- [Victoria Launcher](https://getunstock.com/apps/victoria-launcher) — An Niagara Launcher alternative — a minimal, list-based home screen
- [µLauncher](https://getunstock.com/apps/launcher) — A distraction-free, minimal homescreen for Android

[Switching, in three steps.](https://getunstock.com/guides/set-up-a-new-launcher)