Niagara Launcher vs Nova Launcher - Full Comparison

[@NiagaraLauncher]

Thank you so much for your detailed comparison, Facundo! The features you wished most for might be available sooner than you might think 😉 If anyone has a question about or suggestion for Niagara Launcher, please let me know :)

[@FernandoDorr]

Extremely expensive Niagara

[@BeastM-r]

Oh OwO Hi! Your launcher is very intuitive and elegant 😄

[@BeastM-r]

@@FernandoDorr uwu

[@ShuvransuBehera]

@@FernandoDorr 3$ not so expensive

[@FernandoDorr]

@@ShuvransuBehera Here in Argentina 17us... In USA 15us... That's expensive

[@christophergeorge-jerry3716]

I've been using Niagara since it's early beta. I love the minimalist look and it helped me be more productive. The music apps feature is also unbelievably handy. But would love to see the folder support soon.

[@MotiWeight-xt2zv]

CAN YOU GIVE ME PRO VERSION

[@blaiddfumbler]

​@@MotiWeight-xt2zvJUST SAVE UP FOR THE PERMANENT VERSION

[@karaxxii]

I have been a Niagra user since early this year, and I love how minimalistic and organized it is. I do not like a lot of widgets on my homescreen, and I only need the ones that I use frequently, so this is the best launcher for me. I tried going back to Nova, but nah. I am so used to this simple launcher now.

[@kenmathis9380]

It's now April 2022, almost a year after this vid was released. Full disclosure, I'm a die -hard Niagara fan. Since this video, Niagara has made even more advances in folders, streamlined customization features, implemented Android 12 style theming, widget implementation, and the list goes on. The developers are very engaged with the user community and are constantly fine tuning the launcher and working on new features, while at the same time keeping the launcher true to it's minimalist roots. I recently tried to go back to a more typical "Android style" launcher (I think it was Lawn chair), but setting it up from scratch just took too damn long. Niagara is, hands down, the easiest launcher to set up I have ever used. Thanks for the video!

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

Completely agree. I'm a really new Niagra user but I can't ever see myself going back nor would I want too. It's just so simple and perfect

[@A1stardan]

@@Mr.Thermistor7228 Once you get used to niagara , you can't go back, I feel it as i've been using it for few weeks now.

[@Niczu.]

Its now september 2023. And instead of costing 3 times more than Nova Prime, it now costs a whopping 6 times more. Fuck Niagara, 30€ is just absurd price for the android launcher.

[@camilorivera4241]

I highly recommend setting a black amoled wallpaper with whicons (icon pack) on Niagara launcher!

[@o_cirion]

Same, it looks pretty good

[@priyansh5471]

Same, I actually thought of commenting it

[@priyansh5471]

Also zwart + light wallpaper is great

[@rimaq_]

ty, i'll try this

[@anubhavgautam1142]

Used Nova Launcher Prime, Lawnchair V2 for a long time but switch to Ruthless Launcher around 4 months ago and never looked back since then. It is light weight and has almost all the required features and most importantly free of cost. Those who haven't tried it, must try... It is just 👌

[@Hamid-rm1gu]

Nova just feels like home❤

[@ShuvransuBehera]

Niagara just feels like home❤️

[@yadhuareji]

iPhone home screen just feels like home ❤️🙂

[@ShuvransuBehera]

@@yadhuareji i like iphones but not its homescreen bcoz i like app drawers more

[@22stunt45]

You need to be open to change

[@22stunt45]

@@yadhuareji IPhone HS is garbage 😂😂 #isheep

[@jirianloch814]

I am a Niagara user. It is minimal and beautiful. 🥰 I can't wait for the new features to come. Good luck!

[@animesh.j]

hey hows the battery drain in Niagara?

[@jirianloch814]

@@animesh.j Hello. It didn't took a lot of battery percentage unlike the other launchers. Because Niagra had a minimal features and very simple. ^^

[@animesh.j]

@@jirianloch814 thanks alot for the information

[@jirianloch814]

@@animesh.j No problem. 😊

[@abhik1059]

I've got almost all launchers premium versions like Nova, Action, Niagra, Smart etc. But in the end, I get back to Nova as primary home screen setup just because of its gestures & ability to mold perfectly into any set-up. Although Niagra is one of a kind & best looking one of the lot👍

[@flatbushmafia]

Been using Niagara launcher since beta and upgraded for the lifetime. So far no complaints

[@annette5455]

Honestly, you are the best Android channel out there; Covers every topic about android, including personalization, comparison of different launchers, and great apps to better my experience with my Android phone. I was an iphone user a year ago but changed to Samsung because of how much details your videos have about android that I didn't have to be overwhelmed. Keep up the good work!!

[@cakeboss16]

I have been using Niagara launcher for years and love it. Although i never knew swiping up on the Google icon brings up search. That was my main complaint is i needed to click on the icon then click on search in Google app. So thanks for the tip lol

[@dahzdh]

I've been switching between those 2 launchers (both Pro versions) for the past 2 years. in the end I usually come back to Niagara

[@kawwee]

Used Nova for year's. And it's a great Launcher. But I switched to Niagara and love it.

[@ronakowski6717]

Using Nova ever since 2017... never regretted it once. Though this Niagara sounds cool too.

[@chadjones3380]

I use both but I'll have to say Niagara is better on battery life than Nova and it may take getting used to but I really appreciate it for it being different.

[@IceDree]

I have both Prime/Pro, but I prefer Niagra. I started using it when I returned to Android about two years ago, I found it to bridge the gap between Android and windows phone perfectly while remaining an original design. Nova is great too, I used to use it back in my Android 4 days.

[@skshms.1975]

Take a look at ratio

[@traumaticwrack]

@@skshms.1975 ?

[@nostalgean]

Been using Niagara pro since months, always return to it. It's simply love❤️

[@kovidgupta7536]

I love Niagara all the way! Because of it's simplicity and minimalist look. Everything I want is just in front of my eyes when I unlock my phone. And if I want to use any specific app I just tap on the Alphabets and it shows all the apps starting with that letter. I don't prefer nova because it's not for those people who tend to mess up their home screens with kwgt and klwp, it's quite a hassle for a new user. I purchased Niagara pro , and it's worth every penny here in India but in other countries like USA, it's expensive yes. Niagara ftw!

[@as8kay]

I agree man 😉 Niagara is much clean smooth and feels really good

[@Aygross]

This is like the complete opposite types of launchers. Niagra replaced Evie for me and I can't go back to a standard style launcher no matter how hard I try.

[@guts-7210]

Thank you for 2160p. You guys are bad ass.

[@shekharreddyAKAmadtitan]

Niagara launcher is the best of the best i think i started using it when it first came out on play store and believe me i still use the app but widgets is the one think that we miss on Niagara u can only place it below time only when can't place it other than that place

[@LEONARDRUM]

Amazing video, I didn't know Niagara. Nice launcher, specially for the minimalister like me, beautiful the Agenda view: WOW! But, onestly, is not sufficient for leave "The Launcher: NOVA!" Really thanks for this and this kind of video!

[@fkasample1543]

Review starts at 6:08, before that it's just sponsored talk.

[@CoolAstrost]

That guy can run a motorcycle with his sponsor annoy powers

[@schizowallflower]

I love some of those D-brand Skins but I got my Note 10+ specifically in the rainbow color so I could show it off.

[@swsessaji]

Im a pro Niagara Launcher user & its the best. Tried out everyother launcher in market & nothing works as seamless as Niagra... Kudos

[@animesh.j]

hows the battery drain

[@YaBoyJon]

always open to trying other launchers but I just end up going back to Nova

[@HectorDomino.]

Nova Launcher Rocks. Can't imagine my cell phones without Nova.

[@jezzeurus]

the best feature of niagra is the Scroll bar. Smooth and fast would love to see it in other launchers

[@kima9021]

I've been using Niagara ever since the Beta release years ago and I've never switched back to another launcher. now I've finally decided to purchase the pro version because I already know I'm gonna keep using it lol. I don't think 15 bucks for a lifetime purchase is too much because the quality of what you're getting is way higher and there are new features in development constantly. I'd rather pay a bit more and get an amazing launcher instead of paying $5 for something mediocre

[@JavaChipGaming]

I've been using Niagara Launcher for a good 4 months before I chose to unlock the paid version and I haven't changed my launcher since.

[@happyguy2k]

Been using Niagara for some months and replaced my nova, it also stopped the urge of getting a new phone

[@cj7073]

How often did u upgrade phones?

[@happyguy2k]

@@cj7073 not often , but finished paying for my phone 2 years ago or last year so was looking to upgrade my note 9

[@cj7073]

@@happyguy2k that's a tough phone to upgrade from cause it simply was one of the best

[@happyguy2k]

@@cj7073honestly it amazing, that's why I'm not bothered to upgrade, plus I'm paying way less for the sim as i haggled a better deal. If iam to upgrade I'll thinking of the fold but when it cheaper and the spen is in the phone like the note but otherwise I'm happy. Did you have the note 9?

[@mariot.5178]

I have a Note 9 and wanted to change to Note 20 Ultra, but that exynos 990 is a big miss fore me. The Note 9 is a hard phone to upgrade because it was AIO packaging. The Note 20 Ultra with 865+ is a good phone, but the FHD+ 120Hz is not good. I think I will buy the S21 Ultra and exchange it fore the Note 22 if it comes next year.. or in the futher fore the fold 4...

[@jahdielcastaneda8728]

Anyone knows the icon pack's name shown on the niagara launcher?

[@Project_mayhem94]

No matter what I always come back to nova.

[@nihar3546]

For me nova launcher is best i am using it since 2015 ❤️❤️🔥

[@charackthe]

I unfortunately can't use any launchers because of their lack of recents and animation integrations. I just wish that the feature was complete on release...

[@ccroy2001]

I used Nova on my old phone to make it look like a Pixel, but now I have a Pixel. I do miss icon packs and being able to remove icon labels but so far not enough to switch off the stock Pixel launcher.

[@alsimanche]

But you can still do that in pixel right?, Just use the launcher and change the icon packs

[@ccroy2001]

@@alsimanche yes I ended up using a couple of different launchers on my Pixel.

[@dracomalfoyvevo]

Niagara is the only reason I still use an android as my main phone. Idk what does it but it makes it way less distracting to use my phone

[@deathslyr1645]

I have used both and i love niagra more

[@The_Arby]

I had Nova for years...Tried Niagara too...Prefer Lawnchair :-)

[@Benjamin-nv5uj]

Same

[@User___005]

Nobody can beat Nova

[@wendysanchez13]

Same

[@mustafazworld5148]

Same butt the simplified on Niagra is easy better

[@why_tho_]

Same, highly prefer Lawnchair V2

[@sandias83]

I'm testing it, I think the price is expensive for Brazil, not undermining the creators' work... It's an innovative launcher, minimalist without losing practicality and useful features, the dots are great, the folders bring me practicality, since I separate the applications by categories, using only one hand is also excellent and pleasant....its fluidity and lightness makes everything better... Adding resources without removing what you already have would be wonderful...

[@dern_ikos]

I really like both. For my phone I use Niagara and couldn't imagine to go back. But for a tablet Niagara just isn't a suitable solution, so I keep using Nova there.

[@sayedraza_]

Can you tell me where i can get that animal vector wallpaper ?

[@hantzmetellus7177]

Just wanted to add an updated comment to this video for the other Nuagara newbies like myself. Been using nova launcher for 3 years now. I am one those those who heavily customize my phones. Nova launcher has been flawless to me. Especially paired with other customize apps. However I Just started on Niagara 3 days ago and i'm already in love with it. I don't believe it should be compared as better or worst to Nova. Just a different option. Niagara mixed with good lock app (Samsung galaxy), one hand operation, micro gestures, and Super status bar is underrated. I will be using this for the next 3 years. And then will probably switch back to Nova just for change. All to say alot has been updated in Niagara since the release of this video 2 years ago. Both launchers are excellent. Its all about what you as an individual are looking for / prefer. Hmu if you need any tips or suggestion on customizing your phones. (Preferrably Samsung galaxy users since that what I have. Lol)

[@wafinaseem2316]

didn't know about niagra launcher, thanks for the video facundo!

[@avenuePad]

I love the idea of launchers. I used Nova Pro on my P30 Pro for two years straight and didn't look back. Then I got my EMUI 11 update and was curious to see the changes. Well, my phone is just way smoother, and the animations are nicer. I no longer using Nova. Again, I love the idea of them. I really like the look of Niagara, but functionally I prefer my stock launcher as of now. That, of course, could change.

[@naveenb7534]

Even me From my android life 5-6 yrs till now I used Nova.... But after MIUI 12 , i am using stock launcher and never look back...😍😍😁😁

[@sonalsaha5867]

I pretty much own every launcher that’s there in the play store. I am forced to use the default Pixel Launcher. After android 11 the gestures are super buggy when using a custom launcher.

[@m_kdwl]

Yes in my redmi note 9 pro I can't use gesture in any launcher

[@peterming]

@@m_kdwl MIUI 12 with android 11 is not compatible with Nova launcher using gestures. Did not have any problem though when still on Android 10.

[@m_kdwl]

@@peterming not only nova launcher I've tried every single launcher, nothing we can do

[@tenseibagay3125]

They're both good its just depends on you where your comfortable or if the launcher suit your custom setup

[@jayestrada3600]

1:15 in, Niagara goes subscription. Instant no for me. I can’t justify a subscription for a launcher. Don’t need know what it does after hearing that.

[@rafiy7150]

pretty sure theres a one payment only option, right?

[@Agitated_Hamster]

5:05: Both Nova and Apex launchers have always had the option to "swipe up" to open the app drawer. I've been doing that for YEARS before Google implemented it into the Pixel launcher and everyone started doing the same thing. I'm talking back in the day when the first Nexus lines first came out. I remember always telling my friends..."why doesn't Google switch to vertical app drawers that you can swipe up to get to?", I found it super fast compared to all the old horizontal app drawers.

[@DBM1029]

This video convinced me switching to Niagara launcher,will give it a try,been with nova launcher for a long time.

[@orlantussmartus1148]

i been using nova for many years, hoping they have gravity feature for the icon sets in the bottom rather than in the top..

[@cess268]

Hey there! Love your videos. Was wondering what icon pack you were using on the Niagara Launcher phone?

[@nootnoot969]

There is a folder 📂 feature but you gotta go to the settings and hit create folder

[@mohammadsalman8156]

Been a subscriber to your channel over a decade ago! You are the best really, one thing though am running a custom ROM based on Android 11 however I do have nova launcher prime but that long pressing an app doesn't bring up the relaunch option nor the save apk option, any idea how did you get those options broski?

[@nelsonperez5386]

Niagara is great but it needs more freedom and among some options you integrate gestures and allow better handling of widgets

[@dominickirkwood]

I love it my bro keep up the work and I love the video lot 💯

[@wickedadonis8925]

I used a premium Nova launcher, and then switched to Niagara launcher and I am finally back to using Nova launcher on my Pixel 6. Nova launcher is power packed with features and I've turned all my notifications silent and I am using the badge that shows where I've received notifications, so it doesn't interrupt me which is what Niagara does too but Niagara keeps everything on the same page and I now find it very cumbersome, tbh especially if I receive notifications on all my apps on homescreen. Niagara is great but after I switched back to Nova, I realized how much I was missing. You can keep a minimalistic design on Nova, too and yet you can get more features than Niagara.

[@wickedadonis8925]

Btw, thanks for the detailed comparison. Your video just validated my choice of switching back to Nova launcher and I'm loving it.

[@tanz9584]

Agree lol .. i have already buy lifetime niagara launcher .. but missing some feature on nova so switch back to nova launcher

[@ANKURBHD]

Just installed this ,its great

[@NiagaraLauncher]

Thank you very much, Ankur!

[@anupdhakal69]

@@NiagaraLauncher you guys won't listen us

[@Ryusei-5]

Back then, I used Nova Launcher for my phone. Well, it was fine but the complexity of the features made me confused hard. And the came Niagara Launcher. This launcher became my main home until now and love it so much!

[@animesh.j]

hows the battery drain?

[@tankissu954]

@@animesh.j nothing. My battery drain actually got decreased. For nova my battery drained somewhat faster but niagara actually decreased the battery drain. (I am using Samsung M21, which already has some issues of battery drain).

[@diegolink42]

I can't even remember when i started to use nova its been a long time..

[@primistandem6781]

Hey guys anybody knows what icon theme is being used in the video? At 9:28 for instance, that icon for the phone, messages, chrome, etc? Also what's the name of the font that looks comic sans-ish?

[@markkrivor3911]

Quite an interesting comparison... love it!

[@neostrosity]

I recently switched from Nova to smart launcher

[@jordanjorgensen923]

Im planning on getting the fold4 and using Niagra on the outside and Nova on the inside 😎

[@mrbigglesworth35ify]

Still using nova /zooper and have no complaints

[@verdantray2789]

What KLWP skin did you use at 10:08 ? Does anyone know?

[@ujjwalraj2604]

Can u share the nova launcher setup which u displayed on the thumbnail.

[@rjf5022]

You should also do a video with nova launcher vs action launcher, since they are so similar with features. (Action launcher has a little more features) But I prefer nova launcher because it's much smoother

[@Jaymac0929]

Great comparison 🔥🔥🔥

[@emaadahmed2328]

On android 11 we have that app transition while going to home in Niagara launcher

[@jiffonbuffo]

Niagara still cannot backup and restore settings. They used to make them work thru Google sync or something. But that service blocked backups over 25Gb which Niagara goes over. And their their space for notification is limited which kinda sucks as I don't like their stacking method they're using at the moment.

[@ikliljuhari3460]

Does anybody know where I can find the wallpaper used on the thumbnail for nova launcher?

[@eatpistachios5846]

Where did you get the deer wallpaper?

[@as8kay]

I'm using Niagara from a month and it's really feels very clean and good they are not like every other launcher out there been loving it 👍

[@muhajir1427]

eeh, I want my wallpaper unobstructed by any icon

[@davidezanardi5956]

With Niagara it's impossible for me to access at background app. Why? In swipe up gesture doesn't work...

[@muhammadjawad8257]

I wamt that thumbnail red and blue wallpaper badly 🤔🤔 1:47 Wallpaper also pl

[@FernandoDorr]

Me too

[@keepsleeping9845]

Thumbnail wallpaper is on Elega KWGT

[@muhammadjawad8257]

@@keepsleeping9845 wow thanks And plz 1:47 Wallpaper also

[@verix.]

@@muhammadjawad8257 let me know if u find it

[@muhammadjawad8257]

@@verix. yes i found it

[@dad_onduty]

Nova user for almost whole life, found out Niagara and instantly switched over.

[@brianw.4954]

Do you by any chance have a nova backup for your setup?

[@ETechreview]

Which is the icon pack used with the Niagara launcher?

[@EnidAgnusDei]

The wallpaper with the deer on it, is that created by you or where can I find it please to download it? Thank you.

[@SirMorak]

What about Niagara privacy policy? It grabs a lot of data from us, even if anonymous it's still coupled with geolocation and device ID.

[@Two4devesh]

Where did you get those wallpapers? Please let me know

[@Tantansntso]

I don't know if it's just me but when I use niagara, google doesn't have my tabs anymore??

[@beverywhereyouare]

Summary: its not even close !! Nova.

[@sfogli1]

*What camera and lens did you use to shoot this video?* Could you tell me, please

[@meadmaker4525]

While I appreciate that Nova has seemingly endless customization, excellent developer support, and a cheaper price tag, I'm not sure what benefit this would have over the Samsung One UI I'm using currently, or if I'd even use most of those features. On the other hand, Niagara seems almost too minimalist, and more expensive for what you get. If I'm going to use a launcher, I'd like it to be something fun and interesting, smooth and efficient, and provide a different experience to my current OS. So far, I'm not sure I've seen one that qualifies, and there are tons of them out there. Nova is obviously hugely popular, but every time I look at a Nova review, I feel...meh. Why bother? Are there any other decent options to consider out there amongst the ocean of launchers, or are these really the only two worth considering?

[@hantzmetellus7177]

Super random, but Something that benefits me with Nova is I can tap my homescreen twice and open an app, tap twice and swipe up, or down and that's 2 more apps, pinch in, or out and that's 2 more apps. I like stuff like that. Idk if you do or if you were aware of that, even though I've never seen someone make a review about those features.

[@jiffonbuffo]

@@hantzmetellus7177 And Samsung's ONE UI only works on Samsung products. I've used Nova across multiple models from different brands and always felt at home with it.

[@asifmohammed1826]

Icon pack at 3:33??

[@gandhravmalhotra7098]

I guess it's Duo icon pack

[@pruthvirajdhongade]

13:26 why prices in india are like 1/5 of the prices in usa? 1dollar=75 rupees

[@yadhuareji]

Wait wait wait... Why is that like that? 😂😂 Nice attention to details btw

[@guesswhothis]

Lawnchair v2 vs nova pls

[@mepravi]

I will use Niagara only when they ditch sesame and start developing their own universal search.

[@jojo6783f]

Nova is more customizable but if Niagara clicks then it really clicks

[@Mr2pint]

I'm sure there are a lot more features on Niagara launcher since this video was created. After downloading Niagara I can't go back to Nova Launcher, which I was using since 2013 🙉

[@dark8013]

They still have a problem for OneUI's swipe gestures.

[@KensleyInnocent]

How these laucher still alive?! Do the gestures work on your phones without root?!

[@ROGERDATTT]

Squarehome pretty much can offer more, so underrated launcher .

[@ajackinbox]

Anyone notice something off with the audio? It just sounded odd and a bit annoying, idk why.

[@qwerty6789x]

you can't disregard Nova Launcher as it is already a legend back in the infancy of Android. As an Android fan who wouldn't want another launcher 😅

[@tiff2serious299]

I have the Motorola edge 20 fusion and want it to look like my old galaxy edge 6 edge plus, lockscreen, home screen, widgets etc. how do I make that possible?