Zerch: Search Widget & App

HiRise Cellworks

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About this app

Zerch is a customizable search bar widget and search app for Android. Search the web, launch apps, use voice search, find contacts, open files and folders, search Android settings, and control media from one clean home screen search bar.

Use Zerch as a search engine widget, app launcher, local search tool, voice search entry, and customizable Android widget for phones and tablets.

WHY ZERCH

Zerch gives you control over how search works on your home screen. Choose search engines, customize the widget layout, add launcher shortcuts, change colors, adjust transparency, and build a cleaner Android setup.

SEARCH APPS AND THE WEB

Search Google, DuckDuckGo, YouTube, Maps, Play Store, Chrome, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Spotify, Amazon, Reddit, TikTok, Waze, and more from one widget.

Open searches in Zerch, in your browser, or in the provider’s native app when available.

SEARCH ENGINE WIDGET

Use Zerch with 13 search providers, including Google, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo Japan, Baidu, Yandex, Startpage, Brave Search, Swisscows, MetaGer, Mojeek, Qwant, Ecosia, and more.

VOICE SEARCH AND ASSISTANT ENTRY

Use built-in voice search from your widget or search screen. You can also use Zerch as your default assistant/search entry where supported.

PRIVATE SEARCH OPTIONS

Choose privacy-focused search providers such as DuckDuckGo, Brave Search, Startpage, Swisscows, Qwant, and MetaGer.

Use the privacy button to open Zerch in privacy mode, without saving search history in the app.

Zerch does not use analytics, collect personal data, or track your searches.

LOCAL SEARCH

Find apps, contacts, files, folders, settings, and shortcuts from your device. Use local app search and local file search without jumping between apps.

Search PDFs, documents, images, videos, audio, and downloads. Browse folders and choose default apps or file managers for opening files and folders.

CONTACTS AND DEVICE SETTINGS

Find contacts and take action quickly: call, text, email, or open a contact directly from search results.

Search Android settings such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, battery, storage, apps, privacy, accessibility, system update, notification access, and more.

SMART SEARCH CONTROLS

Use custom prefixes to search files, contacts, settings, and other categories faster. You can also enable no-prefix search for selected categories.

Search selected or shared text through Zerch using Android share and text-processing actions.

APP LAUNCHER BAR

Turn your search screen into a fast app launcher. Add your most-used apps, pin your favorite apps, and open them quickly from the same place you search.

CUSTOM BUTTONS

Create widget buttons for Google Lens, Google Discover, Translate, AI assistants, private search, custom apps, custom URLs, custom queries, search providers, weather search, and media controls.

Add Android launcher shortcuts for Search, Add widget, Appearance, and Widget settings.

MEDIA CONTROLS

Control active media from your widget. Play, pause, skip tracks, switch media apps, and view track info without leaving your home screen.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR WIDGET

Make your search widget match your home screen:

• widget sizes from 1x1 to 5x2+ with smart scaling
• Basic, Glass, Flat, and Lumen widget styles
• custom colors, HSL controls, gradients, and transparency
• light, dark, system, and custom themes
• custom image or live wallpaper background
• blur, entry animation, and wallpaper-aware button colors
• adjustable button styles and layout
• app suggestions and search history bar

FREE AND PRO

Use Zerch for free with up to 3 widget buttons. Zerch Pro unlocks up to 10 widget buttons and all search providers.

BUILT FOR ANDROID HOME SCREENS

Replace a basic search bar with a cleaner, more flexible widget for minimalist setups, launcher-style home screens, productivity layouts, and custom Android themes.

PHONE, TABLET, AND LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Zerch works on phones and tablets and supports multiple languages.

REQUIREMENTS

Requires Android 12 or later.

Ratings and reviews

Big props to the dev for quietly implementing all features I mentioned in my last review. After using Zerch for about two weeks, I feel these two additions would greatly improve the overall efficiency:- 'Close Zerch after launching an app' and 'Close Zerch when keyboard is dismissed.' Honestly because when I go back from a webpage, it takes me back to Zerch instead of the app I was using previously.

A really good search widget. Quick in response, you can choose where you want to search, i.e., YouTube or Web, or any other applications you have on your device.

Even when I choose 4+ option it creates a 5+ widget. 🤦 Upd. Do not purchase this useless app as you won't be able to get refund from Google. 🤮

What’s new

The Search button can now be configured to open Search, Discover, or an app.
Bug fixes and stability improvements across the app.
Visual alignment and polish updates for a more consistent experience.