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Add to SafariWhen comparing KK Launcher (Lollipop launcher vs KISS Launcher, the Slant community recommends KISS Launcher for most people. In the question“What are the best launchers for Android?” KISS Launcher is ranked 13th while KK Launcher (Lollipop launcher is ranked 24th. The most important reason people chose KISS Launcher is:
There's not exactly much to go wrong with KISS, because of the philosophy of the same name it uses.
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Pros
Pro Google Now support
KK Launcher supports Google Now by swiping left in the launcher.
Pro Customisable
KK Launcher supports thousands of icon packs as well as popular themes from many different popular launchers. This allows the user to customize the look of the launcher to their preference.
Pro Simple
There's not exactly much to go wrong with KISS, because of the philosophy of the same name it uses.
Pro Open source
Pro Minimal mode
You can go completely minimal with no status bar, favourites bar, History. Favourites and history will appear only when you touch the screen. Otherwise it will be completely blank. You can enjoy the wallpaper fully and when you need to see the apps, just touch the screen. It's a feature no other launcher has. It's simple and powerful.
Pro History mode
All the apps, calls and shortcuts you used will be shown as a long list on the home screen. It will adjust to usage patterns so most used items will be always within the reach.
Pro Incredible search functionality
You can search everything from apps, contacts, shortcuts, web. You can even add custom search providers as you wish. Search results are shown near the keyboard which is great for one hand usage.
Pro Complete
Supports icon packs, customize search engine, etc.
Cons
Con Adware upon install
KK Launcher has multiple adware apps that are built into the launcher upon install, taking up precious memory as well as maybe doing other more nefarious things.
Con Rigid
As a result of the KISS philosophy, there is very little to customize. Not even widgets are allowed.
Con Apps are presented as long list
Rather than being presented as a grid, all the apps are shown in a long list format.
