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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Floodland:
Not apex, not Nova

I have been using Apex for some time, but now I switched to Nemus and I am not looking back:

It looks superb, it is quick and super stable too. And its folder styles rules, IMHO.

Very few things I did not like: I did not find how to order the drawer alphabetically (you can move the icons the way you want, but lack "sort by..."), I do not miss the widget section in the drawer at all, but there is no option to bring it back.

I don't use fancy transition effects, do not expect many of them, some other customization options would be great, it really worth trying!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] trooperjohn:
Nova launcher is my favourite however not a lot between then, am currently using apex however just because I always swap between launchers :L
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] treelover3:
Does the phone have to be rooted in order to use either Apex or Nova launcher? Or can I buy them here and download them onto a stock phone like I would either GO or ADW launcher?

Thanks,

tl3
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] tower666:
Re up

Yes, you can download them on the stock phone same as other launchers.Yoy do not need root for that.The only thing you need to have is ICS.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] NEBeek:
Nova Launcher Prime The Best

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SGalaxy S2 | Hydra-H²O

Desde México Locos. ✌
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kamiar1:
apex

apex is better, it has much more options than nova.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DanDroidian:
I updated to Apex Pro. I couldn't be happier.

The last 2 updated were MAJOR improvements in functionality too.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maddada:
I used to be a die hard apex fan (even bought the pro version ), until I tried nova prime yesterday, the app drawer folders are the biggest reason that made me switch, so if you don't like to organize your apps then apex might be better because it does have a lot more options (way too many), and another thing that I hated about apex is that when I used to set up my homescreen it some times loses some of the app shortcuts or even folders filled with apps! hasn't happend once with nova. they are both great launchers in the end.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] specialthomas:
I'm on Galaxy note too (paranoid android) I finally paid Nova launcher after months of using Apex (free) for the moment Nova is smoother and there is no redraws, I think i would recommend nova launcher for the galaxy note.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] treelover3:
Great, thank you!

I don't believe ICS is available for my phone yet but I'll keep looking for it.

tl3
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] hikarugo:
Nova has the animation speed option, which is very useful to choose between smoothness or speed. Apex doesn't. But it got much more options.

Both are good. I prefer apex though.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Joravis:
I'm using Nova's last version and it's perfect for me :P Highly customizable.

Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] edwindejong:
Apex is absolute the best launcher. Fast, stable, good to customize.

But for now I only miss the Galaxy S3 Accuweather Widget. Searched all posts and sites, but havent seen anyone ported this for other launcher then TW.

If anyone has the S3 widget on Apex, I would be thankful.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] GalaxyGusta:
Apex is a lot better
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] deadpunk:
Apex for me :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] samokko:
this
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] reyals1:
Nova is the one 4 me, works great
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] red_brindle:
Apex Pro for me :victory:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] :
I've tried both Nova and Apex on RR with the same number of folders, apps, widgets on homescreens and I really cannot understand how can anybody see the difference in smoothness. Scrolling effect is exactly the same. Customization level is very close too. So it doesn't really matter which of those you choose you'll get pretty much the same experience. The discussion is more about taste and brand loyalty here:)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] tower666:
Can somebody tell me please if Nova Prime has the same (or very very similar) transition effect as touchwizUX?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mrjl:
I agreed. Really cannot see the difference.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maddada:
The closest thing i know is tablet... but you need prime to use it.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] benjamin831:
I just downloaded Apex Launcher and I like it but I notice that the animation from the homescreen to the app drawer is kinda off. When you press the app drawer button, all the home screen icons just disappears and then the drawer icons drop in. Usually, the home screen icons fade out before the drawer icons drop in in both Trebuchet and Nova That's kind of a deal breaker for me.

Does anybody notice the same "problem?"
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] UltrasFrankfurt:
Apex:cool:

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] zabhi:
Apex
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] erew1:
Apex is better to me.:good:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] :
In a 1 to 10 scale where 1 is terrible and 10 is amazing

Apex = 10 personalization, 5 smoothness

Nova = 6 personalization, 10 smoothness

Trebuchet = 2 personalization, 10 smoothness

So, while you guys prefer Apex because of it's personalization, I pick Nova because of it's smoothness and a regular personalization ;) [But I'm using trebuchet right now]
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Driggity420:
Nova
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sam5154:
nova has more personalization, more important features to personalize. specially app drawer's folders and tabs.

in 1.2.2beta3 I saw a widget grouping capability (grouping widget based on their main app) when I was on samsung stock rom. but in CM9 it doesn't work. the widget picker is just as usuall.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] wpooh888:
APEX Launcher - Email question

I just downloaded and installed the free launcher last night on my I727R running native Rogers ICS. I noticed that the little red circle indicating new E-Mails doesn't work anymore. The only place I can tell I have notifications is in my notification menu. Is there anyway to turn this back on for the native E-Mail app ? To see the red balloon indicating how many new E-Mails there are ?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] N3X29:
apex ftw
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] spirol:
I'm using Apex Launcher, and has been doing it for quite some time now. When ICS made it's big rumble here in our section, I tried both out and found Apex to best much faster than Nova, and has just been sticking to it since then. I really like all the settings options, and the backup/restore function works great.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Undertaxxx:
I personally use Nova. It works great.

(My first post yay.)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] hypnobabes:
Nova

Tried many and out of Apex and Nova i use Nova now.

i like the way i can use icons from any go launcher or ADW launcher theme set.

If apex can do this can someone shout up, if so i will give it a go again.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] [SIC]:
Yeah I tried Nova when I first got ICS but then I tried Apex beta and haven't looked back. It has more settings and I've never had any instability issues with it.

So another 1 for Apex >:)

Sent from my Paranoid SGS2
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sam87:
Nova all the way, pure awesome!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] billy.bong:
In my device, Nova work flawlessly.

When using Apex, sometimes it redraw the home icon and widget.

But I don't know why people in here sayin' that Apex is great and work smoothly than Nova. :rolleyes:

*Sorry for my bad English
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ROiD_II_oJIPo:
you can do the same with apex =)

long press on icon and hit 'edit' then click on the picture and select icon packs =)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DanDroidian:
Apex, baby!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] okoska2:
Nova faster
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Rndmness:
Nova. Apex redraws everything way too often. :/
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] donalgodon:
Keep it in memory via the settings. That's what I do, and I have never noticed any slowdowns whatsoever.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Mikiyakun:
I used both and i can say that Apex is the better launcher though Nova is pretty stable too.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] zaki0saad:
apex redraws way too much, and opening folders on apex is really jerky. nova is better overall, just change the animation speed to 'stock' instead of 'nova', and its really good :cowboy:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] aekaon:
I like Nova :laugh:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] AtomicAardvark:
Apex Pro. It works great on my Gtab 10.1 too!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] aerobharath:
NOVAAAA

NOVA........ I have used both and found NOVA to be more responsive and stable... I wish it has more cool transitions like the APEX...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] fabianrz7:
Apex!

Enviando desde Galaxy S2 usando Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DaPhinc:
I don't know why everybody changed from Go Launcher to Apex or Nova. Go Launcher has more features and is completely free. I know that some people claim that Go Launcher is slower, but i can't confirm this.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] beston94:
What do you mean you can't confirm this? Perhaps it's just me but every time I swipe to get to the next app page it lags. As in the transition is not smooth at all. Sure the themes and the features are great but then again even if you pick a theme, it won't cover all of your icons because most of the icons aren't themed which leaves you with a 1/4 themed app drawer which looks disgusting. But hey, that's just me :D

With regards,

Beston94
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] milan188:
Nova purely because I can create groups and organise my apps in the app drawer
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dodikono:
apex , smooth , less memory
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DaPhinc:
Hmmm, i indeed noticed a lag when i opened the app drawer but not when i swiped through the pages. Maybe you have more apps than me. And about the theme: it is obvious that a theme can not contain icons for all the apps in your app drawer as there are thousands of apps on google play.

Well, in the end it's everybodys own choice. I just asked because it seemed that everybody was using Go Launcher back in the GB days and now on ICS, everybody uses Apex and Nova for no (at least for me) obivious reason. For me, Apex and Nova are missing essential features such as adjustable grid size in the app drawer and adjustable icon size.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] emanon:
I would have say APEX
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Floodland:
Nova

Nova with "faster than light" transitions/animations feels better and faster than Apex. Widgets overlapping is another Nova killer feature.

Another Launcher to think about is Lightning Launcher: Low resources, good concept. It still needs some customization features, but is the lighter Launcher I saw for a very long time (as good as good old Launcher pro?). Full widget control and "Any app to widget" are truly awesome features.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Kaldius:
I like Nova the menus are better because there dark goes with my theme, Apex has these ugly white menus for adding apps and stuff. Never had any force closes or slow downs with Nova always been very happy with it.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] donalgodon:
You can do that with Apex also.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] genoboy:
Is yhis way better than Go Launcher?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] vuvuxela:
Nova!

The scrolling feel is better, smoother than apex

And also the swap response between home page and app drawer is smoother than apex a lot (pressing center app icon into app drawer and press back to home)

It's my own feeling only :laugh:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jackierobinson:
One person says nova is better another says apex. I find both do the same crap, but if you're going the free version perhaps apex is slightly better. I bought nova prime but don't use it unless I have to.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Quade3:
<Nova Prime Ultra smooth and not so heavy wighted.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] iXanza:
Was using Nova just because of the app drawer hiding in the free version. Animations were jerky but i stucked to it. Then purchased Apex prime and everything feels better. App hiding, no jerky movements, no need to download extra apps to have unread counters on homescreen.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Indurus:
I prefer the nova. It seems to be a bit smoother and faster to me.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] genoboy:
I like Apex. Im still using the free version of Apex.

Is there an alternative on buying apps from android if i dont have a credit card?

Or is there a prepaid card that i can purchase?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] belerephont:
Did apex include app drawer folders or not yet?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Spacemonkie4207:
Nova for me, bought both of them. Nova feels a little more polished and smooth to me. Holo Launcher is also a nice light alternative
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] disperotstop:
I use Apex free version and it's perfect both on resurrection remix 2.6.1 and on latest VK rom
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] TheDuffman:
I used apex for a while,but since the new beta of Nova came out with Jelly bean features i started usin Nova and love it :good:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] anang1979:
use apex pro with wanam 12.3, notting problem at all:good:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mrle9:
I used adw laucher but now i'm in love of apex :laugh:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Tefanym:
apex launcher
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] shed2dom:
Best Launcher

Hi All

it's been a while that I've been testing different launchers both on my galaxy s2 and archos g9,

Here are some of my thoughts:

Go launcher HD - very beautiful and quick launcher, many customization and the brilliant feature of creating hand gestures!!!

Although medium amount of screens and icons per screen, but all in all it's my current launcher on the tablet.

Apex launcher - it's the heavy duty, the real deal for all the professionals out there - tons of screens and icons per screen,

A lot of customization, many ways and styles to scroll the screens (advantage over others), but lacks the creativity of go launcher's learninggestures. In conclusion - super pro but medium graphics... it's my current launcher on galaxy s2.

Nova launcher - disappointed of this launcher, it's a lame copy of other launcher. Medium features, medium graphics and creativity.

Stay away of this.

The verdict would be Apex launcher PRO (paid and every penny) - beauty and power :cowboy::angel:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] MessiahAndrw:
TSF Shell Pro is a no-brainer for me.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Rivaleron:
Nova is better. More customization and stability.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] treelover3:
I just downloaded Apex on your recommendation & I have to say that I think you're wrong! I set Apex to 6 rows by 4 columns & none of the app labels show up. Nova, GO Launcher & just about every other launcher I've used is able to show the labels at this setting or allows you to make an adjustment to the settings so the label does show. This setting does not exist in Apex launcher - at least not that I can find, anyway.

Even the pro version doesn't have the setting for this.

Apex is not worth the money for the pro version.

My. 02.

I have an AT&T SGSII.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Nuovo Imperium:
My winner from the fight between Apex and Nova, is the last one. But I deleted, when I realised I cant move the icons freely in the drawer. Bumm, headshot, I removed

The GO feels like a Super Premium (but free) launcher, but it wasnt enough smooth compared to TouchWiz 1.5.1 (ported from S3).

My biggest problem now, I cant set wallpapers (480x800) in portrait mode in TW... :confused:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] post8:
APEX!:good:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] deniso177:
Definitely Apex, but everyone should download both and experience it a few days each
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] rubiks01:
Apex for me.

Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9100 avec Tapatalk
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mrcreativity:
Nova all for sure. Never could figure out sorting icons in folders with Apex.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] haramizuki:
I'm a long time user of Apex Pro and I just switched to Nova Prime (on latest beta) a while ago, and I must say it's more faster than Apex. DesktopVisualizer opens in a snap (also app shortcuts), unlike with Apex, it opens after a second or so.

My only problem with Nova is that the cropped wallpaper is smaller than Apex. :p

Sent from my JELLY BEANY PARANOID S2
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Frezzno:
Apex!

After reading the whole thread I can only agree... Apex rules. Tried lots of launchers; SPB shell 3D consumes too much battery, putting up apps on homescreen was too much of a challenge in TSF shell, Trebuchet was too simple, Go launcher is good once you downloaded all addons and customized them all. My first custom launcher that I stuck with was Nova, was happy with it until... I accidently installed Apex while changing rom. I was amazed by how easy it was to find stuff you wanted to change in the Apex-settings. So Apex got me with their settings layout.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Ahres:
I must agree...nova launcher is much faster for me on every rom i tested.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Frezzno:
Change flavor

Talk about launchers. Here's a link to some launchers if you like to change or just test them out. I have tested some, even launcher 7, but I always end up with Apex.

List of launchers

If you gonna use multiple launchers don't forget Home manager.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] alien8tor:
does anyone know if nova launcher with the application widget is fixed with the percentage in the appropriate position?? last time used nova the application/task manager widget the percentage is not position correctly
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ngagephone:
You should include holo launcher HD its a fantastic alternative bug free with plenty of settings customizeble

Sent from my chameleonized SGS2 using my brain.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Abhinav1997:
Apex launcher is far better than any other launcher in the play store...apex provides much more options than nova and is smoother than nova. :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jackierobinson:
I bought nova but now I think apex is the superior launcher. I now use free apex over paid nova.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] gb.yolo:
I have apex pro, and surely it's the best in my opinion. I only hope they'll give us the possibility of making folders in the app drawer soon, but if they didn't I wouldn't change launcher :) I'm happy with it, smooth, stable and customizable!

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Henryy97:
apex launcher is the best
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Spacemonkie4207:
Am I the only one who finds Nova to be alot smoother?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] raimkurtaj:
you guys should try the new Atom Launcher.. its the best launcher i've ever seen
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lckh:
I like Apex's settings design better than nova. I can't say which is better at performance wise but I have noticed that Apex does not handle transitions well between screens with lots of widgets and icons. They really need to improve on that otherwise I may go back to nova which I haven't done so in about 4 months
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Ind33d:
Apex can choose theme. Good for those who doesn't root their phone and don't have CWM.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] c0ntagi0:
Not just a lot smoother but also more stable and fewer FCs. On every ROM, custom or stock, Apex keeps restarting and / or the phone reverts to the stock launcher. I've noticed this on a number of custom roms on my HTC Desire S as well as stock Galaxy Note. So much so that I prefer to stay Nova on both and would not touch Apex with a flagpole.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] flola:
apex on phone and tablet!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] trickk:
+1

I find the transition animation is much faster.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DooDoZ:
I prefer Apex. It's more smooth than Nova and highly customizable
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jackierobinson:
I tried atom launcher based on your recommendation and it blows. The stock theme is enough to make a grown man cry, and the other themes in the store are even worse.

There's nothing this launcher does better than Nova/Apex, other than making people want to vomit.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] rakzztar13:
Nova for me, tried alot of launcher and still going back to nova.

Atom launcher is good too btw
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jaygohel:
How can I use another lock screen like go locker in apex launcher? I didn't find any such in play store. Do anyone knows? Please reply.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Frezzno:
Apex don't have such thing. But I think you can combine go locker with apex, you have to install go launcher too and you use only the locker part. Then set apex as default launcher. Try it and tell us your experience.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] xstarbuckx:
Apex pro on both phone and tablet, tried pretty much every launcher out there, even paid for spb shell but just find apex to run well.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jackierobinson:
Ouch! Seen the sbp in action, and it ain't pretty.

Apex pro hardly seems worth the purchase either, unless purely to support the developer. I paid for nova before realising most of the added features were either free with apex or totally redundant.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maxwellz:
Tried them both several times, I prefer the apex launcher..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] thomasck:
Been using Nova since Nexus S.. Came thru NS, SGSII, and now with SGSIII I'm giving a try with Apex.. Well, all the same, but the transition animation of Apex is bit laggy.. =(
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Frezzno:
Apex just upgraded to version 1.3.1. While you got a few new features you also got more laggier transitions. You can choose to live with that or do as everybody else and revert to version 1.2.5 which is the best one yet, until further updates.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] thomasck:
I reverted back to Nova again.. No much difference about features for a normal user..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Garuxa:
Nova = Stock and Stock based

Apex = AOSP

Apex on Stock is laggy

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] :
It's the other way around man, Nova lags more than Apex on stock 4.0.4 and i use Apex + Holo locker!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] khaled_7:
APEX
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] filipbg:
NOVA. For me they look almost the same and have similar options, but nova can create folders inside drawer which is very important and looks a little bit faster to me :cyclops: That's all I need.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mythenmetz:
They are almost the same, but because of some more options i use Apex.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] FromiOSToAndroid:
Im such a boss that I use the Galaxy S3 launcher

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] vbauer86:
dude ur so awesome!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] FromiOSToAndroid:
:D

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] durangatang:
Nova Launcher Prime on sale now for $0.25, I picked it up (I was waiting for apex pro or nova prime to go on sale) and so far I am liking it more than apex. Both are great tho. Apex is the better free one tho.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] noobme23:
sweet, nova launcher $0.25 :good:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jolly79:
I have movede on to holo launcher HD... pretty nice.

Did you guys try it??
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Frezzno:
Since Nova prime went on such cheap price I tried it. And it seems to be right. I tried different speed settings on both launchers and no matter what speed Apex is choppier on homescreen transitions, even dragging the icons around on the screen is choppy. So Nova wins this time, if you want smoothness. If you like options you might wanna go for Apex with AOSP roms.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] huwande1acruz:
Your not the one. :p

IMHO nova = simplicity = faster / apex = more customization = laggy :rolleyes: