When comparing HomeUX Pro (Donation Preorder) vs Essential Launcher, the Slant community recommends Essential Launcher for most people. In the question“What are the best launchers for Android?” Essential Launcher is ranked 25th while HomeUX Pro (Donation Preorder) is ranked 30th. The most important reason people chose Essential Launcher is:
In spite of being a basic minimal launcher, it supports widgets.
Specs
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Pros
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.
Pro Widget support
In spite of being a basic minimal launcher, it supports widgets.
Cons
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.
Con No customization
In terms of total customization, it is even more spartan than KISS.
Con Only one widget
In spite of this, the widget chosen takes up all the desktop space.
