How to install Nova Launcher Prime?

To install Nova Launcher Prime, visit the Google Play Store and search for the app, then tap the 'Install' button. The app will download and install automatically on your Android device.

Does Nova Launcher Prime have ads?

No, Nova Launcher Prime does not display advertisements, providing an ad-free user experience.

What permissions does Nova Launcher Prime require?

Nova Launcher Prime requires various permissions to function properly. You can view the complete list of permissions in the 'App Permissions' section on this page or in the Google Play Store listing.

Nova Launcher Prime

Name: Nova Launcher Prime
Price: 4.99 USD
Rating: 4.3255134 (366843 reviews)
Author: Nova Launcher

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Description

I’ve been using Nova Launcher Prime for a couple months now. It’s basically an Android launcher that lets you customize your home screen and app drawer in all sorts of ways. Pretty solid app if you’re into that kind of thing.

Here’s what you can do: you can add custom gestures like swiping or double-tapping to open apps or folders. There’s also the ability to group your apps into custom tabs or folders in the app drawer, which is super handy for staying organized. And you can even hide apps from the drawer without uninstalling them, which is a neat little feature.

Look, if you’re the type who likes to tweak and customize your Android experience, you’ll probably really enjoy Nova Launcher. It’s not perfect – the learning curve can be a bit steep and the ads can get annoying if you don’t pay for the Prime version. But overall, it’s a great launcher that does the job and lets you make your phone feel more personal.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Nova Launcher Prime. I've tested a bunch of Android launchers and this one's definitely one of the most powerful and flexible. The level of customization is crazy - you can tweak pretty much every aspect of your home screen and app drawer. But it's not just a gimmick, the core features like gestures and hidden apps are genuinely useful. In my experience, it's a great balance of depth and ease of use. The only real downsides are the learning curve for some of the more advanced stuff, and the ads in the free version. But if you don't mind paying for the Prime upgrade, it's a killer launcher that I'd highly recommend.

Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

Tons of customization options to make your phone feel unique
Gestures and hidden apps are super handy productivity features
App drawer organization makes it easy to find your stuff
Runs smoothly even on older Android devices

Cons

Can be tricky to master all the advanced customization options
Free version has annoying ads that get old after a while
Nova Prime upgrade costs money, not free

Specifications

Updated	05.09.2023
Category	Personalization
Age Rating	Everyone
Developer	Nova Launcher
Package Name	`com.teslacoilsw.launcher.prime`

Ratings

86

Google Play

4.3/5

366,843 reviews

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User Reviews

ThreeMallards Oct 9, 2025

This is by far the best launcher for Android! It's totally flexible, gets rid of factory installed irritations, and limitations , definitely worth it. Let's me design my pages the...

Kristine Amdor Oct 9, 2025

I've been using the free version for the last 5-6 years and only upgraded because I wanted to thank the devs. I tried going back to the stock launcher, which...

Juan Acevedo-Lucio Oct 9, 2025

Best launcher, been using it for years, has so many smart additional features I don't even know where to begin. Customization is straightforward and clever. HOWEVER lately it freezes on...

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