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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] go.george:
Apex 1.2.5: Perfect and way smother and faster than competition

Apex 1.3: Ruined roms, caused disasters and finally revoked

Apex 1.3.1: Solved above problem but created a laggy in transitions launcher.

I will stay with 1.2.5 then. No need for re-arrangement or any other useless features.

BTW. Those of you who test launchers do you actually test them after exiting apps or while having many background apps? Or you just install the launchers and scroll and slide? No offense, but when launchers are really laggy is when as described above. I prefer Apex over Nova because it redraws quickly after exiting apps and it is unaffected by using it with other background running apps.

So what I did? I restored from back-up the 1.2.5. Broke the link to market and I will not update until it gets as fast as it was:good:

Hope I helped.:confused:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Frezzno:
Darn Apex is good but I use Nova for now since Apex is a bit shoppy now, but I miss all the Apex options.

I have tried to update Launcher Wiki, realized that Nova wasn't there. Also look at these launcher screenies, seems to be some more launcher examples there which are worth a try. And again, don't forget Home manager.

This is why I love Android. Don't like a launcher why not switch flavor. Load some themes and icon packs here and there, your phone will have your personality.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] wucghe:
Apex is smoother
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] King_Rat:
Apex :FTW: :victory:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] naturist:
In my opinion both are same,I purchased Nova cause of the sale thread and Now really like it. Was using Apex earlier.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Brahmosifer:
Apex has way too many options. And is a lot smoother. But I like Teslacoil. Especially now after the recent hidden experimental features in WidgetLocker and Nova Prime.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] clyphox:
Just my 5 cents but I've found apex and all the other (official or not) ICS styled launchers just don't survive as my defaults.

I originally didn't like nova for various reasons (mainly I was too lazy to tweak it to my liking) but I've been using it solidly for ages now.

I even supersized and went prime (gestures are win). I expect I might change but speaking as a neurotic, dual booting Rom addict, nova is all win
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] garychencool:
So far, Nova is pretty good but I think I'll go back with Apex because Nova is taking way too long to redraw everything, it takes TWICE as long or longer compared to Apex.

Yes I got Nova Launcher Price for 25 cents during the sales and that was really the only reason why I tried it. What I really like is the presistent Google Search bar on the top which is optional, it make's searching stuff faster but it messes up the look as everything is sqwished more than it needs to be. The Widgets also crash a lot on Nova...

TL;DR: I like Apex more.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] davidben73:
I vote for APEX although I never installed NOVA :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] drvijayanand:
u were absolutely right about ur observation

thanks
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] setimo:
Apex for sure.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nik60:
I prefer nova, new version apex have forceclose
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ralph78:
Nova, apex is laggy lately. And when you change few options in Nova it's much smoother than Apex.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Heringistgut:
Me too: Nova<Apex<Nova Prime
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nmeuret:
Yes you help, at least me !! I use Apex for a long time now, and update it with all new releases. I didn't notice that 1.2.5 was smoother, and after testing both 1.3.1 and 1.2.5, I can tell that I won't go back to 1.3.1 ! Thanks !!

I don't like using a program with an old version, it's not right.

Just few things about Nova : I very like the way it deals with widget restore, a feature that realy miss on Apex. Restore/Backup in general is better on Nova (like the 'other launcher restore' feature). BTW, I think Apex 1.5 is a little smoother so I stay on it.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] duendeskt:
apex all the way in the past... damm

:( i have been using apex pro for some months ago, i realized that it wasnt smooth anymore and so crappy when i started to use JB sgs2... i thought it was all my widgets and folders and stuff. buf **** no

now im testing nova and is so smooth and fast with all my settings, folders, widgets, etc.

too bad i bought PRO for apex and now i have to buy nova prime? damm
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] anstaendig:
Nova is much faster and consumes less battery so it's not even close for me :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] leocooper:
Nova consumes a lot less power and I can have folders in the app drawer in it.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] codestorm:
Apex for sure. It's way smoother that Nova !!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kmetek:
it's so funnny that some prefer nova some apex hehe....so which is really?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] grochu92:
Realy Nova is smoother. I used Apex and Nova and Nova win. Nova is just faster.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] codestorm:
Placebo effect !!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] MissClueless:
I´m using the Nova Launcher

as a friend recommended me

but never tried the Apex before

and as I see, most prefer the Apex

so I think it´s time to try it to

and make my own decision afterwards

:D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jcomana:
I tested both. Early, I used Apex for a long time, but recently, I keep with Nova, with all the options and backup.

If someone like something different, try SSLauncher. Look like special.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ebeinecke:
Apex ftw o/
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] tommythere:
Does nova launcher have Tablet UI for homescreen?

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] AlexRootbox:
I use Apex since the first beta version and I love it :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jcomana:
I guess soo. As I remember, in the option mention something about that.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] tommythere:
Wow, Nova launcher is really smooth : o

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] aslayer:
I use Nova Prime. Have found it to be much smoother than apex
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bhavdipnirbhavi:
Don't use cm rom just install apex or nova....u will get pure ics look with stock app like camera music.....l am using apex.....
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jaydee 77:
No folder in app drawer -> No Apex for me.

I prefer Nova. Bought Nova Prime in 25ct offer.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] -Zork-:
Used apex Long time.... Now installed nova and wow, bettee and smooth

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] durangatang:
I think nova is winning with a couple extra features and the sale for nova prime put it over the top for me. I was using apex for the longest time and then when nova went on sale I did the switch and haven't looked back. Nova does seem smoother.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DatCatfish:
Nova Launcher is the best... but then I flashed Jelly Bean,
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DanDroidian:
Both of you joined the EXACT same day in 2011 and both of you have something negative to say about Apex and something positive to say about Nova. Coincidence? Sorry to accuse you of trolling if I'm wrong, lol...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] durangatang:
Why would they make 2 accounts, wait like 6 months, then post 2 comments on a random thread? What's the point of that?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DanDroidian:
I haven't looked into it, just thought the comments looked suspect, and when I checked they were both created on the same day.

#justsaying
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] praktical:
Nova Prime

I second that.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] durangatang:
Probably just coincidence?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DanDroidian:
And you joined EXACTLY a month earlier than those 2 and also have a glowing review of Nova right after them, AND you're sticking up for them, AND you're from "NOVA" Scotia! ! ! ! . More coincidences?

:cool:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Mavatar:
Apex is better.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jbeltre:
APEX

Apex seems Smoother than Nova....also...have more custom setting :cool:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DanDroidian:
Yeah, the custom settings is what sold me.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DroidBurgundy:
I bought Nova when it was $0.25 to try it out after using Apex for so long....

Overall I got to say Nova seems smoother and has NEVER crashed on me, not even once! They both have similar features although one plus for me on APex was that you could have larger grid size for your homescreens.. I wish Nova had that too. But I have gotten use to not having 10x10 and Nova's speed was well worth the switch.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] klos619:
Nova it's better for me im using prime and works fast smooth and 0 FC
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] shahransani:
I install both but love to use Apex
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Dexter_prog:
anyone feeling that Apex sometimes is not too responsive to screen tapping?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] zyghom:
+1 for Apex
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] LudovikXVI:
best launcher

APEX is the best launcher for my SGS2 :good:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kocsagzsolt:
+1 for Apex
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] doop:
Another +1 for Apex
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Aureo Ribeiro:
+ 1 for Apex.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] xanatos22:
+1 for Apex
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] icebryanchan:
Apex indeed.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] tofic:
Apex!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Christiancs1969:
Adw:D

galaxys2 dori7.15 rootbox nightly pitch perfect
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DanDroidian:
:(

Had a few of these after I backed up settings and home screen through Apex.....
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Reno29:
like other people say : 0 fc and really smoth, and i really like the jelly bean animation that nova has, i don't know if apex has that.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DanDroidian:
Yeah, I'm using Nova Prime now. Seems SLIGHTLY smoother, but definitely has less features than Apex.

Apex released an update today. Maybe that will help....
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kisssin:
im using latest apex pro..yeah there is a JB animation in apex...i really dun know which one is better though...nova or apex..i think pretty similar..haha
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] [[EU]Tomas]:
Only for Tablet UI, Apex launcher is better than Nova.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sharp87:
Apex launcher looks good ..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ronni.rasmussen:
Both very good but I decided to go with Apex and bought it and haven't looked back ever since.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] wouterdt:
Apex Launcher Pro. Awesome launcher!

Samsung Galaxy SII - JellyBam - Dorimanx Kernel
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] carbonhawk:
Nova for speed and smoothness, Apex for options and customization.

Choose your pill :cool:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] deniso177:
Apex Is soo smooth under the new jb leak, no scrolling lag for me at all any more, and I definitely can feel the difference frpm ics.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ‬1‬:
it's laggy for me too.(jb)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] carbonhawk:
I'm not saying apex is not smooth, in fact I use it on both my devices ;)

in the leak there are some improvements related to the hwcomposer stuff or whatever, maybe it's faster because of it :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ScorpionKing76:
Very Close

I have purchased both of them, but at this time I am using nova prime, simply because I like to have my apps in the app drawer separated into folders. I haven't found an option in Apex that allows me create folders in the app drawer.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] thomaskid:
I would prefer Nova Prime. It's smooth enough for me to use :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] pasane:
Apex
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bogdan1980:
Nova, latest beta 134 is not that smooth when Swype on drawer or home screen.

I use nova because i could use/set menu button to show me recent apps and free ram, and not using home button(holding).
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] cosmote:
Clar - Nova :) .
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Porkchops:
I started out with Nova, but tried Apex at some point (I think by mistake actually) and liked it a lot more. Been using Apex ever since.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mindeboy:
nova

the best
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Tedeusz:
Question.

I'm stock to choose between Apex or Nova for LG P880 (till now I use Go Laucher, but it become to FAT for me). I try both of them, but now I would like to buy one of them and which is going to be better? And and what locker for Apex because Nova got

WidgetLocker Lockscreen

...

Thanks for help!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nourelk2:
اكيد اكيد launcher apex
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] defrok:
Apex is the best launcher...so far...

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sam5154:
What's so good about Apex? Nova has same customization option, plus it let you add folders to app drawer. The only downside of nova is the problems with loading icon packs.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
apex is better and with apex pro now it has much more customizations
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sefira:
Apex. More customizations
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] liquidvampz:
apex all the way. :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] elmo180:
Apex :) Now you can have PRO version for free(beta evaluating version)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] :
I have bought nova but using apex...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bluefa1con:
apex will soon go pro which means free users wont get all the features :(
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] :
I think apex free have more features than nova prime..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] beni008:
Apex its more customizable than other launchers on market.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] NoLips:
Well, if Apex goes Pro.... I'm gone be the first to pay for it :)

A really good launcher..... and using it right now with [ROM][AOSP][4.0.4][17-04-12][B2] F1 GalaxyNexus
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Powereh:
Oh well I doubt it'll be too expensive & it is worth the cost anyway!

Best launcher for me since Launcher Pro.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ssauger:
With apex backup dont work for me on sammy rom but on CM9, nova backup and restore works fine on all roms i tried. so for me, nova is better, dont see any advantage on apex, only the posibility of uninstalling apps from homescreen.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] arturvt:
I'm using Apex and recommend. Is very fast and stable. You will have headache only if a system app halts, like calendar or contacts. In this case, probably apex it's going to stop too.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sgs2.5:
apex is super stable, fast,

I've found NO bugs or problems yet. no crashes either !

Superb !
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Granitt:
Apex definitely, fast smooth launcher.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Daora:
Nova Laucher has much more options and modifications like other launchers. Apex is very stable and smooth. In Google Play Store the Apex Launcher has more 5+ than the Nova Launcher. In my oppinion the Apex Launcher is the best for daily use.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] karakemal:
apex is better than nove but i still use go launcher ex which is the most configurable and flexible launcher on the market and free also.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] .MoHaMaD:
Apex is the best
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Shanicky:
using apex now.....
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] omegajester:
I'm using Launcher360. Eons ahead of either launcher. Super fast and stable, not to, mentioned highly customizable. Apex is my back up launcher. Too bad I never use a backup XD

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] swood1980:
Apex is the best alrounder, its very stable, fairly customizable, fast and hardly uses any processor power. It also gets quite a few updates as nova (although works fine) appears to be finished and may not have any more major updates.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] keithkii:
Nova :) ...

bcoz i hvnt try on Apex :p
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] arcadeon54:
Apex launcher all the way. Best launcher I have had thus far.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] schizovivek:
ive tried both and used the paid versions of both.. i have now settled on Nova Prime.... it is by far the most smoothest of the two.. i have around 200+ apps installed still dont feel any home screen lag on nova... i agree apex has a few more transition effects .. but so does GO and just for that extra feature i wouldnt recommend apex (although i know effects do matter.. at least they do to me :P )

p.s ... to be honest.. .the most smoothest launcher is the touchwiz launcher.... feels actually butter smooth.. but i like to be able to customize my home screen.. touchwiz allows u none :(
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] wantondamage2012:
Apex for me also ! :cool:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] 1ceb0x:
you can't overlap widgets on apex now... so back to nova!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bogdan1980:
No , touchiz is crap at speed compared to nova. With nova i dont have any lag on home screen,drawer,etc, is blazing fast.

Galaxy powered by GM and Dorimanx
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] connectandroid:
used both paid versions and nova prime for me love grouping/folders for icons

Samsung S2 I9100

Rootbox 3.3.1 Android 4.2.1

Nova Prime
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] R1sh:
hello komrads!) does Nova have unread sms, missed calls, new email notifications in free version?

I useg GO EX launcher and it had all this thing in stock and i got used to them but when i decided to have some speed up with apex I got this problem and I even don't know do i have any new messages or not without opening sms app....
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mantasio:
Apex for me also ! :good:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mjgur1:
I've tried both launchers and both of them are really good.. There pretty much the same actually.. But I prefer Nova.. Assigning swipe actions for icons is sweet!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] gommans.mark:
I'm using Nova launcher, free version (my first launcher ever therefore the free version, so my opinion is probably not to most objective one..), and I really like it. The only thing I am missing is the unread counter for text messages; tried Teslaunread but that for some reason does not work (not sure if that's because I'm using Nova 2.0)..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Examplyst:
Nova Launcher

Nova is better for me, more stable, I love the speed in homescreens and the speed from Apps drawer, in Apex I have lag sometimes and when I enter and exit the Apps drawer very fast is more lag, i don't know why :confused:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Frostroomhead:
Nova is more fast
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] loveyoulovemetn:
Yeay Apex FTW :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Christiancs1969:
New adw so nice;)

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] freddyngch:
Tried both Nova & Apex. I noticed Nova setting's interface is kinda unorganized so I went back to Apex.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] R1sh:
unfortunatelly both fere versions of APex and Nova are not suitable for me, because Apex can hide apps in app drawer but doesn't have call,sms and email notifier, Nova has notifier but can't hide apps, Apex doesn't have usual for me folders AT ALL, Nova doesn't have it in free version.

If Apex had notifiier i'll go for it without any doubts.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mmu7med:
Nova v2 is the best
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dabeez98:
Nova is more stable,but I lose some functions of apex.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] antony991:
Nova is more stable and fast

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] AzN MusiQ:
I tested both pro version and I think Nova is a little bit smoother and faster but Apex is prettier and have got more functions.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bogdan1980:
Nova v2 is awesome

Galaxy powered by GM and Dorimanx
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] naturist:
I agree. One of the best launchers right now. Now, with pro features like notification, two fingers swipe its pure awesome! Cant wait to purchase it!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] unimatrix17:
apex for me..

I changed from goLauncher to Apex once ICS came out..:)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] VideoSavant:
I like Nova a lot -- seems fast and very flexible. Need to give APEX a trial run, based on comments here.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] korean-galaxys2:
Apex.

hmmm... im using Trebucher, but i think Apex launcher is very smooth in my phone. :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ericlikeseatin:
I like the Apex Launcher because the free version lets you hide apps. Also, the scrolling seems smoother to me and there's an option of vertical continuous scrolling which is what I'm used to. Just my 2c!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] wenklt:
I use Apex together with Resurrection Remix ics v1.4. It is more stable and faster than Nova and Trebuchet I used before. Transitions and other setting make these launchers pretty the same.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] haramizuki:
I started to like Apex on resurrection remix.

Now I'm on hydrog3n, I went back to Go Launcher for the purpose of applying cute themes. but then, I switched to Apex due to the battery drain caused by go launcher.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] josefmawas:
Apex!

Apex all the way,it's more stable and nova launcher is a bit to fast
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Fabi2807:
APEX is a lot smoother than NOVA on my phone... so APEX all the way ;D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] MrHome:
yeah, Apex is fast and smooth.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] MafiaDroid:
Apex is perfect :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] duykhang524:
apex still missing folder grouping in the app drawer :/
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] robix1999:
Apex is no.1
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] cz.hook:
Latest Apex beta as smooth as Nova.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] alexanter the great:
i am using apex but i think its the same..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kushelmex:
Apex is a great and smooth launcher
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lrbpereira:
Using Nova Prime for quite a bit. After reading the fuss, here, around Apex... I instaled it in. First the free version and later on the Pro beta version. And I can't see were Apex is better than Nova...

I found only one feature more... that is having in the drawer mores tabs to put the icons in order... for the rest same thing, and Nova has the plus of having a better feel - design - on the in app setting menu!

For me Nova Launcher Prime all the way.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] rauliporto:
i have apex and have too many FC, bugs... i will try nova
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] blu3angel:
Hey guys.. Does apex or nova support scrollable widgets yet?

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] :
Yes. Both. A long time ago..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] blu3angel:
I've tried apex launcher and tried to put my colorize widget contacts however its doesn't show it? Nor does other scrollable widgets... :(
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] tichs:
Hey Guys do you have a modded apex launcher to support 120 DPI? In the touchpad I have it but I have the apps layout issue and they are all the way at the top and I cant reach it because it's bigger than the screen
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] :
I have more than 20 widgets. No problem with anyone. I don't have colorize widgets to test them, but I have android pro widgets which is similar and probably much better. Most of them are scrolable. You can find ics theme for them.

Probably you haven't select some option in apex, or something wrong with the setup.