Rootless Pixel Launcher vs WallpaperExport
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Rootless Pixel Launcher
Pixel Launcher is a close to AOSP launcher that only changes the necessary code to allow for small extensions and backporting to older Android versions. If you want a more feature packed launcher use Nova, Action or Lawnchair. Pixel Launcher is focused on simplicity and rock solid stability. Features include: * Search bar at the bottom * Wallpaper based theme selection * Regular Icon Packs * Adaptive Icon Packs, such as my Google Icons * Icon Shape selection on Android 8.0 For Pixel users, there's also a Magisk version.
WallpaperExport
The sole purpose of this app is to back up the current wallpaper. Up to Android 13 you need to grant the `READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` permission to access the wallpaper. On Android 13 “Tiramisu” it is necessary to grant the `MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` permission. This permission also allows read and write access to all user files on the device. The app does not use the permission to access any files though. On Android 14 and higher it is necessary to grant the `MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` permission and the `READ_MEDIA_IMAGES` permission.
| Feature | Rootless Pixel Launcher | WallpaperExport |
|---|---|---|
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | ProductivityLauncher | ProductivityLauncher |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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