We love our Android smartphones, don’t we? Yes, we sure do but there are times when curiosity gets the better of us and we want to try a different interface. One of the reasons why Android is loved by millions is because of the various customisation options it offers. With Android, you have the ability to change almost anything and there are a number of launcher apps or theming apps on the Play Store that bring a fresh interface.
There are times when we want to try out iPhone’s iOS interface or Microsoft’s Windows Phone interface and thanks to the various launchers, we have the ability to do it all. There are a number of launchers, which let you mimic iOS, thanks to themes but there are some launchers with specific focus on iOS functionality.
Here are our choices for the 10 Best iPhone launchers for Android:
1. 8 Launcher
8 Launcher , as the name suggests brings the best iOS 8 iPhone look to your Android smartphone. It is minimal, just like Apple’s operating system and it is a complete package with all the similar visual effects and transitions.
The 8 Launcher app is also highly customisable and brings along cool and fun apps like Suit Photo maker and real guitar. The launcher makes in-phone searches way more efficient and the best thing about the launcher is its lightweight nature. The launcher has a high-rating of 4.6 on the Google Play Store, re-affirming that it is indeed something good. You can get the launcher from the link below and the good news is, it’s available for free.
Developer: Cool Launcher for Android
Compatibility: Android 4.0.3 and up
Availability: 8 Launcher (Free) – Google Play Store
2. One Launcher
One Launcher is one of the most popular iPhone launcher apps available on the Play Store and it’s ease of use and great number o features certainly justify that. The One Launcher offers a lightweight, simple and ad-free experience, plus the number of features that do not hog your device.
The One Launcher lets you customize your homescreen according to your needs and there’s the ability to even customize the transition effects. The launcher also offers Smart Widgets, Retina quality wallpapers, real time notifications, great battery management, various effects and more.
The good news is, One Launcher is available on the Google Play Store for free and it’s ad-free too.
Developer: In One Step
Compatibility: Android 2.3 and up
Availability: One Launcher (Free) – Google Play Store
3. iLauncher
The iLauncher app might not be a feature rich launcher in its own right but if you want the iPhone look on your device, the iLauncher mimics the Apple operating operating system to the tee.
iLauncher essentially turns your Android smartphone or tablet into an iPhone or an iPad. The icons, animations and the search system are all turned to the iOS look and if you have always wanted to try iOS out, the iLauncher should make you feel great. There are certain customization options available as well. The launcher is available on the Google Play Store as a paid app.
Developer: suckgamoni
Compatibility: Android 2.3 and up
Availability: iLauncher (Paid) – Google Play Store
4. Launcher for iOS
Launcher for iOS isn’t a very popular app but the number of features it includes is worth a mention. The launcher brings the iPhone look along with a number of great features.
Launcher for iOS brings the flat user interface design from iOS 7 and 8 and there’s support for ADW icon packs, infinite and elastic scrolling, scroll-able and customisable dock and more. There’s also the Prime version, which brings many more features like unread counts, gestures, swipe on icons, scrolling effects and more.
While the Launcher for iOS app is free, you can get the additional Prime features with in-app purchase.
Developer: Nikao
Compatibility: Android 4.0.3 and up
Availability: Launcher for iOS (Free with in-app purchases) – Google Play Store
5. Control Panel – Smart Toggle
Most iPhone launchers on Android bring you the minimalistic iOS home screen but none of them bring the other great features of the OS like the Control Center. Well, the Control Panel – Smart Toggle app brings exactly that.
The Control Panel app brings the iOS 8 Control Center, with the various customisable toggles and shortcuts to functions. There’s a long list of toggles and shortcuts that are supported, so we are pretty sure it will have you covered. You should definitely check this app out, if you have always wanted the iOS like Control Center.
Developer: Very Cool Apps
Compatibility: Android 2.2 and up
Availability: Control Panel – Smart Toggle (Free with in-app purchases) – Google Play Store
6. Launcher 8 HD
Launcher 8 HD is a free launcher that brings the iPhone looks with a number of features. According to its developers, the launcher’s USP is its ease of use and great smooth experience.
Along with the iPhone look, Launcher 8 HD brings a number of features like inbuilt wallpapers, custom status bar, icon folders, the ability to enable and disable lockscreen, notifications and more. The launcher also offers the famous Slide to Unlock lockscreen with the ability to launch the camera and several other apps right from the lockscreen.
Launcher HD brings the iOS interface along with the functionality and while it’s free, we would have liked an ad-free version of the app as well.
Developer: HD Launchers
Compatibility: Android 3.0 and up
Availability: Launcher 8 HD (Free) – Google Play Store
7. Launcher i6
The Launcher i6 is another great launcher if you want your Android smartphone to mimic the iPhone. The app does not boast of a long list of features but it makes up for that with the iOS UI imitation.
The launcher brings the iOS 8 like homescreen complete with flat icons and iPhone like icons. There’s the ability to set the background wallpapers from Launcher i6’s stable of transparent wallpapers or you can choose your own. Yes, the feature list is minimal but if you want a launcher to simply mimic the iPhone, the Launcher i6 app is a great bet.
Developer: Art White Apps
Compatibility: Android 3.0 and up
Availability: Launcher i6 (Free) – Google Play Store
8. Flui Icon Pack
If there’s one thing iOS does great is the unification of icons. While Android features a beautiful user interface with the latest Material Design packing Android 5.0 Lollipop update but the icons are still not as cohesive, as we would have liked. And there are people who want the iOS style icons and well, the Flui Icon Pack is just the thing for you.
The Flui Icon Pack takes cues from iOS and brings its very own icons, which should make for a unified experience on Android. The app features icons for almost every app you might need. The app lets you have iOS style icons and there’s support for different launchers as well.
The Flui Icon Pack is a paid app.
Developer: DraseArt
Compatibility: Android 4.0.3 and up
Availability: Flui Icon Pack (Paid) – Google Play Store
9. OS 8 Lock Screen
If you have always wanted the iPhone lockscreen, the OS 8 is the best app to get. The app perfectly imitates the iOS lock screen with the same interface and transitions.
There’s the same slide to unlock and the ability to set a pin lock. The transitions will fool any of your friends to believe you are running iOS on your Android device. The app also includes a number of wallpapers straight from iPhone 6 to give you the best iOS lockscreen experience. So, as the developer says, let the pranks begin!
Developer: SydneyApps
Compatibility: Android 2.3 and up
Availability: OS 8 Lock Screen (Free) – Google Play Store
10. i6 Plus Launcher
The i6 Plus Launcher is another popular iPhone/iOS launcher on the Google Play Store with a great number of downloads. The launchers mimics all the elements of the iPhone homescreen and it’s pretty lightweight, which results in a lag free experience.
The launcher brings the best iOS icons and also mimics the interface transitions and animations of the Apple operating system. The feature list isn’t much but the great imitation of iPhone and iOS deserves a mention.
Developer: Transparent HD Studios
Compatibility: Android 2.2 and up
Availability: i6 Plus Launcher (Free) – Google Play Store
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Well, that’s all! These are what we think are the 10 best iPhone Launchers for Android. So, what are you waiting for, go ahead and fulfil your inner desire of trying out the iPhone on your Android smartphone and do tell us your favorite iPhone launcher.
