When comparing CM Launcher vs HomeUX Pro (Donation Preorder), the Slant community recommends HomeUX Pro (Donation Preorder) for most people. In the question“What are the best launchers for Android?” HomeUX Pro (Donation Preorder) is ranked 30th while CM Launcher is ranked 36th. The most important reason people chose HomeUX Pro (Donation Preorder) is:
All apps are organized in folders. It's possible to switch between folders by swiping vetically.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Personalization
CM Launcher contains a variety of wallpapers,
themes and icons to make your Android reflect you.
Pro Simple interface
CM Launcher includes only the basics in order to make it as lightweight as possible. It has no effect or resource intensive advanced functionality. The interface is clean and intuitive if somewhat basic.
Pro Little resource usage
CM Launcher is very lightweight both in terms of size (3.6 - 8.6 MB depending on the device) and resource usage. It even pauses the launcher itself when it's not used to conserve resources.
Pro Folder-based design
All apps are organized in folders. It's possible to switch between folders by swiping vetically.
Pro User Friendly
Intuitive design makes it easier for new users to operate the launcher.
Pro Highly customizable
Allows changing grid-size up to 5x5, icon size, show/hide apps, show/hide app labels, animations, quickactions and more.
Cons
Con Misleadingly drains battery life
Cheetah Mobile products, despite being advertised as saving battery life, actually drain battery life.
Con No widget support
Widgets aren't yet supported by the launcher.
Con Invite-only beta
The launcher has not yet been released, but it's possible to get the beta version here for free.