QuietOS vs Olauncher
Olauncher and QuietOS look alike: plain text, no icons, a handful of apps. Olauncher stops there. QuietOS also steps in when you reach for a noisy app.
Updated 27 September 2026
The short answer
Pick Olauncher if a calmer look is all you need, you want free and open-source software, and you trust yourself not to swipe into the full app list.
Pick QuietOS if a plain home screen alone did not stop you. QuietOS asks how long you want before Instagram, TikTok or X opens, and closes the app when your time runs out.
Side by side
| QuietOS | Olauncher | |
|---|---|---|
| Main goal | Less screen time | A minimal, distraction-free home screen |
| Platforms | Android and iPhone | Android only |
| Home screen | Words, in the order you use them | Date, time and a few app names |
| Before a noisy app opens | Asks how long you want | Opens straight away |
| When time runs out | Closes the app | No time limits |
| Screen time view | Today's minutes in plain numbers | None |
| Open source | No | Yes (GPLv3) |
| Price | Free for a month, then £2.99/mo, £19/yr or £39 once | Free |
Competitor details checked on 27 September 2026 from public store listings and help pages. Prices vary by country and change often. Spot an error? Tell us and we will fix it.
Why a minimal look is often not enough
Hiding icons helps. You stop seeing the red badges, so you get fewer "just checking" taps. But the habit is in your thumb, not on your screen. Many people find they swipe up, type "ins", and are back in the feed within a week.
QuietOS adds one small step at that moment: How long do you want? That question turns an automatic tap into a choice. If you still want Instagram, fine — pick ten minutes. When the ten minutes end, the app closes.
Where Olauncher is stronger
- Free and open source. No payment, and the code is public.
- Very light. Small, fast, and simple to set up.
- Extras. Daily wallpapers, double tap to lock, work profile support.
Where QuietOS is stronger
- It acts at the moment that matters, not only on the home screen.
- It ends sessions for you. No willpower needed at minute 40.
- It works on iPhone as well as Android.
Questions
Is Olauncher free?
Yes. Olauncher is free and open source, with no ads or in-app purchases.
What does QuietOS do that Olauncher does not?
QuietOS asks how long you want before a noisy app opens, then closes the app when the time is up. It also shows today's screen time in plain numbers.
Is QuietOS private?
Yes. QuietOS needs no account and nothing leaves your phone.
Try QuietOS free for a month.
No account. Nothing leaves your phone. After the trial: £2.99 a month, £19 a year, or £39 once.