Top 46 Apps Similar to Edge Gestures
Lightning Launcher
More than a simple launcher, Lightning isafast, light and extremely customizable tool to build theperfecthome screen. To build your home screen.No other launcher can compete with Lightning when it comestocustomizability. Have a look at the full list of features andyouwill be convinced ;-)And if an extreme customizability were not enough, Lightning isalsovery light on memory and a blazing fast launcher. It workslike acharm on all phones and tablets, from Android 2.2 up tonewestAndroid versions.Under the hood, Lightning is propelled by a powerful anduniqueengine allowing you to arrange your apps and widgets usingthe bestpossible flexibility and style.• It doesn't matter whether you want your icons to be nicelyalignedon a grid, or pixel perfect positioned, or evenscaled/rotated/skewed in all directions: Lightning does it allwithease.• It doesn't matter whether you need a single page, five, or halfamillion with different setups for work, private use andchildren:Lightning offers an unrivaled way to manage your preciousscreenestate.• It doesn't matter whether your device is one of thesebelovedpioneer Android phones or if you run the latest andgreatestflagship: Lightning doesn't waste CPU nor memory; the appstrivesto remain light and fast for everyone.With its wide range of features, Lightning perfectly copes withallkind of home screens: classic, minimalist, gesture based, withsidebars or moveable panels,... Lightning doesn't limit you toaparticular scheme: it aims to free your creativityinstead.Essentially, this home screen can do everything youcanimagine.Key Features (not an exhaustive list):• Highly customizable desktop: change font, size, color,wallpaper,grid lines, folder options, status/navigation bar colors,layouts,scrolling & zooming options, events, actions, gestures,prettymuch everything.• Unique limitless desktop: a desktop is a surface growingasneeded, in all directions. Move an icon to the right or left andanew page will be automatically created. And it works forpagesabove and below too! This means as much space as needed foryourapps, and also a much more efficient navigation.• As many desktops as needed: one for private, work, party,kids,etc. Add, remove and re-arrange desktops at will, eachdesktopbeing an independent and unlimited setup.• Combined grid and free positioning: use the grid to easilyalignapps, use free positioning to adjust the size, positionandrotation of any item (including widgets).• Pinned items: prevent any item from moving when scrollingyourpages. This is handy to create docked elements anywhere onthescreen, and more.• Scripting support: use JavaScript to unleash the fullLightningpower. Load user contributed scripts to extend your setup,orcreate your own. With Lightning Launcher scripts, only sky isthelimit!• And lots more: enhanced app drawer, panels, Taskerintegration,lock screen, floating desktop,... Please visit thedeveloperhomepage for detailed feature list, manual and howto’s.Things to be aware of (please read this notice):• With its wide set of options and switches, Lightning hasalearning curve. But isn't that a small price to pay to get themostexciting and unique home screen ;-) Join the user community togettips and tricks!Lightning is in constant evolution thanks to a continuousandincredible user feedback (first release in August 2011).Allcomments, suggestions and bug reports are welcome. Pleaseemailyour questions and bug reports to Pierre Hé[email protected], or join the LightningLauncherCommunityathttps://plus.google.com/communities/111427002111904170930.FullChangeLog:http://www.pierrox.net/cmsms/applications/lightning-launcher/change-log.htmlEnjoy !
Notification Toggle
Notification Toggle creates notificationsinthe Android status bar to let you quickly switch WiFi,Bluetooth,Silent mode, Screen rotation and Flight mode on and offor toadjust the screen brigthness (and many more...)You can also add shortcut to your own apps into thenotificationbar!In the settings, you can choose which notifications shouldbeactive. All icons & colors can easily be changed throughtheapp for full customization!Now with Android Wear integration! Select which togglesyouwant to see on your Wear smartwatch and say "StartNotificationToggle" to switch your phone to silent, lock it, turnon theflashlight...Some notes:• Not every toggle will work on every device• Some settings aren't changeable by user apps, so it will bringyoudirectly to the Android settings• Exclude from task-killers!• Some toggles require root access• The app can not remove the build-in toggle notification onSamsungphones• Please read the FAQ in the app before posting a review--------------------Available toggles & shortcuts:• WiFi• Bluetooth• Sound / Vibration, Sound / Silent, Sound menu• Brightness mode / menu / 5 predefined stages• Screen timeout dialog• Wake lock• Rotation• Flight mode• Mobile data• NFC• Flashlight (might require "TeslaLED" app)• Sync & Sync now• WiFi- & USB-Tethering• Music: previous / next / pause• WiFi settings / advanced settings• Bluetooth settings, Bluetooth visbility• GPS• Mobile data settings• Data usage• Battery• Camera• next Wallpaper (requires "Wallpaper Changer" app)• Lockscreen (requires "Delayed Lock" app)• Shutdown & Reboot (requires root)• own apps & shortcuts (shortcuts feature requires anin-apppurchase)------------------This awesome app icon is made byhttp://www.graphical360.com:)If you don't like the default icons, click on 'Icons &Colors'and use your own icons or use the 'Icon Downloader forNT'app do download alternative icons made by xda users.--------------------Permissions:ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION - toggle GPS on Android 2.2 devicesACCESS_NETWORK_STATE - toggle wifi tetheringACCESS_SUPERUSER - direct GPS toggle on rooted devicesBILLING - for in-app billingBLUETOOTH_ADMIN & BLUETOOTH - toggle BluetoothCALL_PHONE - direct call contacts from notificationCAMERA & FLASHLIGHT - turn on camera flashlightCHANGE_NETWORK_STATE - toggle mobile data on 2.3+CHANGE_WIFI_STATE & ACCESS_WIFI_STATE - toggle WiFiEXPAND_STATUS_BAR - to close the status bar on ICS devicesMANAGE_USB - toggle usb tetheringNFC - toggle NFCREAD_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - to load custom iconsRECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED - place the notifications after bootSYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW - necessary on Android 2.x for detectingwhichtoggle was clickedVIBRATE - for haptic feedback optionWAKE_LOCK - for the wake lock toggleWRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - to save shortcut icons likecontactpicturesWRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS - GPS toggling on rooted pre-4.3devicesWRITE_SETTINGS - to toggle various stuff like rotation &screenbrigthnessWRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS - toggle sync
Swiftly switch - Pro 3.1.5
Swiftly Switch is an edge app thatimprovesyour Android experience by allowing to use your phone withone handand faster multitasking.Swiftly Switch runs in the background and can be easilyaccessedfrom any screen with just one swipe from edge screen. It'sfast,battery friendly, highly customizable and no ads.Swiftly Switch offers new ways to handle your phone:• Recent apps switcher: Arrange your recent apps inafloating circle sidebar. Switch between them by one swipefromtrigger screen edge zone.• Quick Actions: swipe in deeper with a right directiontopull down notification, switch to the last app, back or openGridFavorites section.• Grid Favorites: a side panel where you can placeyourfavorite apps, shortcuts, quick settings, contacts to accessfromany screen.• Circle Favorites: like the Recent Apps section but foryourfavorite shortcutWhy Swiftly Switch make your Android experiencebetter?• One-handed usability: don't need to stretch out yourfingerto reach the back, recent button, toggle quick settings, orpulldown notification• Fast multitasking: switch to recent apps or last usedappwith just one swipe. There is no faster way to do it.• No cluster home screen: because now you can accessyourfavorite apps and shortcuts from anywhere.• Focus on user experience: ads free, the app is fast,easyto use, beautiful and extremely customizable.Currently supported shortcuts: apps, contacts, toggle wifi,on/offBluetooth, toggle auto rotation, flashlight, screen lock,screenbrightness, volume, ringer mode, power menu, home, back,recent,pull down notification, last app, dial, call logs anddevice'sshortcuts.Swiftly Switch is extremely customizable:• Shortcuts can be arranged in circle pie control, sidebar,floatside panel• You can change the position, sensitivity of the edgescreen'strigger zone• You can customize icon's size, animation, background color,hapticfeedback, separate content for each edge, the behavior ofeachshortcut.The Pro version of Swiftly Switch offer you:• Unlock the second edge• Customize the columns count and rows count of theGridFavorite• Pin favorite shortcut to Recent Apps• Auto disable in full-screen app optionDownload the best app switcher now with pie control patternthatbrings your Android experience to a new level. Swiftly Switchalsosupport folder, backup settings to Google Drive.What permission Swiftly Switch ask for and why:• Draw over other apps: Used to turn on floating windowsupportrequired to display the circle, side panel,...• Apps usage: Needed for getting recent apps.• Accessibility: Used for performing back, power menu and pulldownnotification for some Samsung devices.• Device Administration: Needed for the "Screen Lock" shortcutsothe app can lock your phone (turn screen off)• Contact, phone: For the contact shortcuts• Camera: Used for turning on/off flashlight with device lessthanAndroid 6.0.Please use the "Email us" section in the app to directlyinteractwith the developer via email, we alway try to responseevery emailin lest than 24 hours. Any Feedback, suggestions, andbug reportsare much appreciated.•Developer's email: [email protected]•De-studio facebookpage:https://www.facebook.com/destudiosite/•Google Plus beta testcommunity:https://plus.google.com/communities/107870609518185704657Translations:If you want to help me to localize it in your language, please gotohttps://www.localize.im/v/xyDownload Swiftly Switch and get better Androidexperiencestoday.
Back Button Gesture Launcher (Paid Edition) 3.3
NOTE: License checking of the app may not work on rooteddevice.Unlimited no. of custom multi-swipes gestures (singletapsupported). Use gesture to open apps, app shortcuts (e.g.Contacts+ someone), perform System functions (Back, Home, Lockscreen, ...)and Special functions (open built-in App Launcher, AppSwitcher,Capture screen,...). This app uses Accessibility servicestoprovide functions such as Back. This app uses theDeviceAdministrator permission to lock the device. Built-inpopupmulti-pages App Launcher, can launch apps, app shortcuts, andsomeof System and Special functions. Built-in popup App Switcher,likesTaskbar on Windows, shows currently running apps, it ismovable andpinnable. Switch to last active app, likes Alt+Tab onWindows,switches between two most recent running apps (excludethoseclosed). Capture screen, supports JPEG output file formatwhichspeeds up the process and makes the file size muchsmaller.(Android 10 not supported) TIPS for devices withon-screennavigation buttons. You don't need it when using this app.Followthe steps below to auto-hide it, free the space, swipe upfrom thebottom to show it again. Some newer devices can be simplydone viaSettings app. 1. Enable "Developer options" of yourdevice:Settings > About phone > Tap "Build number" 7 times.2.Settings > Developer options > select "USB debugging". 3.Ona computer, open a web browser and download Platform Tools(~7.2MB) fromGoogle:https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip4.Open download folder, right-click on the downloaded file andselect"Extract all" and press the "Extract" button. 5. Open aCommandPrompt, and type the line below and press EntercdDownloads\platform-tools-latest-windows\platform-tools 6. Typetheapproximate command below and press Enter. To hidebottomnavigation bar: adb shell settings put globalpolicy_controlimmersive.navigation=* To show bottom navigation bar:adb shellsettings put global policy_controlimmersive.navigation=null Tohide top status bar: adb shell settingsput global policy_controlimmersive.status=* To show top status bar:adb shell settings putglobal policy_control immersive.status=nullFor the App Launcher touse the extra space, please clear this app'sdata or uninstall andinstall it again.