This Android launcher reminds me of Windows Phone in the best possible way

Windows Phone may have died an undignified death, but Square Home is a wonderful tribute.

Jun 15, 2025 - 15:40

This Android launcher reminds me of Windows Phone in the best possible way

Square Home launcher and Windows Phone Lumia 950

Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority

I have a confession to make: I wasn’t an Android phone fan at first. I wasn’t an iPhone enthusiast, either. Instead, I was a full-fledged Windows Phone disciple. I absolutely loved the Metro UI, featuring a fresh, tile-based interface that popped on an OLED screen. I loved the interface and cameras so much that I bought a Lumia 1020 and a Lumia 950.

I’ve known about Android launchers that emulate this Windows Phone look for years now, and briefly dabbled with them back in the day. But my Windows Phone itch is stronger than ever, and I found two launchers that came closest to scratching it. After looking at both Square Home and Launcher 10 on my Pixel phone (sacrilege, I know), I ultimately settled on the former.