ReClaim Alternatives: How ReClaim Compares to Olauncher, Niagara, ScreenZen and More

We make ReClaim, so read this with that in mind. Ratings, installs and prices were checked on Google Play (US) and the developers' own sites in October 2026. They change often, so check the listing before you decide.

At a glance

App	What it is	Price (as listed)	Google Play rating	Best for
ReClaim	Launcher with blocker	Free, no in-app purchases, no ads	No ratings yet (released Oct 2026)	A free minimal home screen with blocks, limits and friction built in
Olauncher	Text launcher	Free, no in-app purchases, open source	4.8 (about 84K)	The simplest free, open-source launcher
Niagara Launcher	Minimal-looking launcher	Free; Pro upgrade	4.8 (about 255K)	A polished, one-handed home screen with widgets
minimalist phone	Launcher with blocker	Monthly, annual or one-time plans, with free trial	4.7 (about 51K)	A paid all-in-one dumbphone setup
Before Launcher	Minimal launcher	Free; one-time Pro	4.8 (about 13K)	Filtering notifications
ScreenZen	Blocker app	Free, donation-supported	4.8 (about 35K)	A free standalone blocker with website blocking
one sec	Pause-before-open app	Free for 1 app; Pro plans	4.8 (about 46K)	Research-backed pauses and Shorts/Reels blocking
AppBlock	Blocker app	Free tier; Premium plans	4.7 (about 248K)	Strict, hard-to-bypass blocking
Digital Wellbeing	Built into Android	Free	n/a	App timers and Bedtime mode with nothing to install

Checked October 2026.

What ReClaim does

Home screen: a clock and your favorites, with an icon-free alphabetical list of everything else.
Blocks: from 5 minutes to 1 year, with smart suggestions for related apps.
Limits: daily and weekly limits that close apps automatically.
App Reminders: ask how long you intend to use an app before it opens.
Scheduled blocks: for work hours, evenings or weekends.
Hidden apps: 4 levels of friction and 10+ unlock challenges, from simply hiding an app to a puzzle, holding for 2 minutes or an Extreme challenge.
Looks: 5 themes, 10 fonts and 4 text sizes.
Privacy: free, with no ads and no account. It works on-device on Android 8 and up.

Get ReClaim on Google Play

ReClaim vs Olauncher

Olauncher is a free, open-source text launcher with more than a million installs and a long track record. It's the better pick if you want the lightest possible launcher, open-source code or F-Droid builds. ReClaim is also free, and it adds blocks, daily and weekly limits, App Reminders, schedules and friction for hidden apps, so you don't need a separate blocker.

Read the full comparison: Olauncher vs ReClaim

ReClaim vs Niagara Launcher

Niagara is minimal in looks but rich in features: a wave alphabet, notification replies on the home screen, widgets, and Pro extras like Usage Breaker reminders. It's better if you want a capable, good-looking daily driver. ReClaim is simpler, has no widgets, and focuses on actually limiting apps, for free.

ReClaim vs minimalist phone

minimalist phone is the established dumbphone-style launcher, with an app blocker, schedules, short-video blocking, a notification filter and grayscale. It's sold as monthly, annual or one-time plans, each with a free trial. ReClaim covers the core (icon-free list, blocks, limits, schedules, reminders) for free. It doesn't include a notification filter or short-video blocking.

ReClaim vs Before Launcher

Before Launcher is best known for its notification filter, which only lets the apps you choose make noise. Its Pro upgrade is a one-time purchase. Choose Before if notifications are your main problem. Choose ReClaim if the problem is opening apps, since it blocks and limits them rather than filtering alerts.

ReClaim vs ScreenZen

ScreenZen is a free, donation-supported standalone blocker with escalating delays, scroll interruptions, limits, schedules and website blocking. It works with any launcher you already like. ReClaim replaces your home screen instead, so the blocking and the minimal layout come together.

ReClaim vs one sec

one sec puts a short breathing pause in front of distracting apps. Its developers cite a peer-reviewed PNAS study on the approach. It's free for one app, and Pro plans unlock more, including Shorts and Reels blocking. ReClaim's App Reminders take a similar intention-first approach, but ReClaim is free for every app and also has hard blocks and limits.

ReClaim vs AppBlock

AppBlock is built for strict blocking, with Strict Mode, schedules triggered by time, location or Wi-Fi, and website and keyword blocking. Its free tier has limits, and Premium removes them. Choose AppBlock if you need blocking that's very hard to undo. ReClaim is free, and it combines blocks and limits with a calmer home screen.

ReClaim vs Digital Wellbeing

Digital Wellbeing is already on most Android phones. It gives you app timers, Focus mode and Bedtime mode at no cost and with nothing to install. ReClaim adds longer blocks (up to a year), weekly limits, App Reminders and friction to open hidden apps, plus a minimal home screen.

Questions

Is ReClaim free?

Yes. ReClaim is free, with no ads, no in-app purchases and no account.

Can I use ReClaim with another blocker?

Yes. ReClaim is a launcher, so standalone blockers like ScreenZen, one sec or AppBlock can run alongside it.

Can I switch back to my old launcher?

Yes. Go to Settings → Apps → Default apps → Home app and pick your previous launcher. See how to change the default launcher.

Which Android versions does ReClaim support?

Android 8 and up.