Lens Launcher
Personalization
Quickly browse and launch your apps using an adjustable Fisheye Lens.
- Rating
- 4.2
- 11.8K ratings
- Downloads
- 2.9M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Aug 28
- 2026 · v3.0.3
Screenshots
About 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
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
What’s new
Version 3.0.3 · Updated August 28, 2026
Minor fixes.
User reviews
این ستاره هارو نیدم ک خوشت باشه
kashik
I've been using this app for a long time and it's giving me all I need
Excellent
Great launcher i was finding for a creative launcher found this
Been using this for years, if you offered some form of premium I'd pay for it
Frequently asked questions
What is Lens Launcher?
Lens Launcher is an Android app that provides a unique and efficient way to browse and launch your apps using an equispaced grid and a graphical fisheye lens feature.
How does Lens Launcher work?
Lens Launcher organizes all of your apps in an equispaced grid, making them easily accessible regardless of screen size or app count. It also allows you to quickly zoom, pan, and launch apps using touch gestures through its graphical fisheye lens feature.
Can I customize Lens Launcher?
Yes, Lens Launcher includes a full Settings menu where you can tweak various aspects of the app such as distortion, scaling, icon size, haptic feedback, and more.
Where can I find the academic resources behind the graphical fisheye lens algorithm used in Lens Launcher?
The graphical fisheye lens algorithm used in Lens Launcher is derived from methods proposed by Manojit Sarkar and Marc H. Brown. You can find their original 1993 paper titled "Graphical Fisheye Views" at this link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6Nqy9y098RLa2pqNVFUcUhIZXM
Who is the creator of Lens Launcher?
Lens Launcher was written by Nick Rout as an Android Experiment. Rish Bhardwaj (@CreaRo) has also made major contributions to the project.
Where can I find the source code of Lens Launcher?
The source code of Lens Launcher, as well as the academic resources related to the graphical fisheye lens, can be found on Github at this link: https://github.com/nicholasrout/lens-launcher
Alternatives to Lens Launcher
Looking for apps like Lens Launcher? Here are 6 similar Android apps on Google Play. The highest rated is Olauncher. Minimal AF Launcher (4.9/5), and all 6 are free to download.
-
Olauncher. Minimal AF Launcher 4.9
-
Launcher 10 3.1
-
Mini Desktop (Launcher) 4.5
-
Mac Launcher - Mac OS Launcher 4.5
-
Before Launcher | Go Minimal 4.5
-
Ratio: Productivity Homescreen 4.1
| App | Rating | Price | Installs | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lens Launcher | 4.2 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | Aug 28, 2026 | |
| Olauncher. Minimal AF Launcher | 4.9 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | Sep 2, 2026 | Compare |
| Launcher 10 | 3.1 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | Jul 24, 2025 | Compare |
| Mini Desktop (Launcher) | 4.5 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | Aug 26, 2024 | Compare |
| Mac Launcher - Mac OS Launcher | 4.5 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | May 10, 2026 | Compare |
| Before Launcher | Go Minimal | 4.5 / 5 | Free | 500,000+ | Sep 21, 2026 | Compare |
| Ratio: Productivity Homescreen | 4.1 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | Jun 8, 2026 | Compare |
Compare Lens Launcher with the top alternatives: ratings, updates, ASO score and keyword gaps →
Similar apps on Google Play
- Olauncher. Minimal AF Launcher
- Launcher 10
- Mini Desktop (Launcher)
- Mac Launcher - Mac OS Launcher
- Before Launcher | Go Minimal
- Ratio: Productivity Homescreen
- Wide Launcher
- Pie Launcher version 2022
- Launcher Pixel - Custom Icons
- Pear Launcher
- Cool R Launcher for Android 11
- Newlook Launcher - Galaxy Star