SwipePad - One Swipe Launcher
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SwipePad is a launcher overlay. It can be used from within any app using one hand and one gesture.
It's simple and intuitive to use, just swipe from the edge of the screen and release you finger on your favorite apps, contacts, settings on the overlay pad you just summoned. This will bring your multitasking to a whole new level.
★ Omnipotent: A pad can hold a mix of apps, shortcuts, bookmarks, contacts, dialers etc. With widgetpad add-on, you could even launch a widget from anywhere!
★ Unobtrusive: SwipePad is no where to be seen, and the app under SwipePad keeps running: there's no interruption to it. SwipePad only appears when you swipe it out.
★ This is not a home app, your home key preference is kept (works with all 3rd party home apps like Apex Launcher, Nova Launcher, ADW Launcher, Go Launcher EX etc.)
★ Memory & battery friendly
★ Support 3rd party icon packs
"DIRECTLY CALL PHONE NUMBERS" permission is required by Android system dialer shortcut. So you may set up a quick dial portal, and call your favorite contact with a single swipe.
Ideas and suggestions are welcomed:)
http://swipepad.uservoice.com
You could also help with its localization: translate Swipepad into your language.
http://crowdin.net/project/swipepad
It's simple and intuitive to use, just swipe from the edge of the screen and release you finger on your favorite apps, contacts, settings on the overlay pad you just summoned. This will bring your multitasking to a whole new level.
★ Omnipotent: A pad can hold a mix of apps, shortcuts, bookmarks, contacts, dialers etc. With widgetpad add-on, you could even launch a widget from anywhere!
★ Unobtrusive: SwipePad is no where to be seen, and the app under SwipePad keeps running: there's no interruption to it. SwipePad only appears when you swipe it out.
★ This is not a home app, your home key preference is kept (works with all 3rd party home apps like Apex Launcher, Nova Launcher, ADW Launcher, Go Launcher EX etc.)
★ Memory & battery friendly
★ Support 3rd party icon packs
"DIRECTLY CALL PHONE NUMBERS" permission is required by Android system dialer shortcut. So you may set up a quick dial portal, and call your favorite contact with a single swipe.
Ideas and suggestions are welcomed:)
http://swipepad.uservoice.com
You could also help with its localization: translate Swipepad into your language.
http://crowdin.net/project/swipepad
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4.4
22,387 total
5 15,308
4 4,154
3 1,407
2 613
1 905
Patrick Evans
I don't know what I'd do without it. The functionality of this app makes it far more practical to find and open apps on a smartphone than before. Better in comparison to using sidebars because it shows more apps. Also swipe gestures are more convenient than going to the home screen and finding the app icon/folder. One thing I hope receives more work is the backup feature. This app could be much better if there was an option to save a backup on the external sd card or in a cloud rather then in internal memory only. EDIT: Sometimes apps or folders won't open after swiping. Maybe it's a memory problem.
A Google User
Having been using it for the last few years. Works so well with very few resources and never ever faced battery drain. Just got and update for this app after many years and now its complete. Some of the missing features have begun to work.. Great job Dev.
Vinayak
Glad to see that the app is still under development! Thank you for fixing context panel. Old review (2013): I love this app! The context panel option is one if my favorites. It has helped me out on many occasions to quickly terminate erring apps and even uninstall them in a jiffy. And now with the option to disable it for certain apps, SwipePad is totally indispensable.
A Google User
I've been using this for 4 years, recommend it to everyone. Great to see it's still supported but it continued to work so well through so many versions of Android anyway. It's changed the way I use my phone. I have bought the add-ons also. Must have. This is a permanent supplement for any launcher I use.
Yevgeniy Mansurov
Wow! I'm glad the author got back with the update. Hope it's not the rare one and other great updates, improvements, ideas will follow. I've been using SwipePad for years across many mobiles and consider it the great time saver. Kudos! For those who complains about a few seconds pause if you start something off the launcher screen - you have to blame Google for that. They made this limitation for a reason I can't understand. There's nothing the app dev can do!
A Google User
Still not working after update. I LOVED this app, but notice it's PAST TENSE. Old Review: App not supported by developer any more. Last update almost 2 years ago. I had to uninstall because it caused a Samsung S6 screen overlay error causing many apps not to work. So many have this problem and there has been no response to the problem.
User reviews
I don't know what I'd do without it. The functionality of this app makes it far more practical to find and open apps on a smartphone than before. Better in comparison to using sidebars because it shows more apps. Also swipe gestures are more convenient than going to the home screen and finding the app icon/folder. One thing I hope receives more work is the backup feature. This app could be much better if there was an option to save a backup on the external sd card or in a cloud rather then in internal memory only. EDIT: Sometimes apps or folders won't open after swiping. Maybe it's a memory problem.
Having been using it for the last few years. Works so well with very few resources and never ever faced battery drain. Just got and update for this app after many years and now its complete. Some of the missing features have begun to work.. Great job Dev.
Glad to see that the app is still under development! Thank you for fixing context panel. Old review (2013): I love this app! The context panel option is one if my favorites. It has helped me out on many occasions to quickly terminate erring apps and even uninstall them in a jiffy. And now with the option to disable it for certain apps, SwipePad is totally indispensable.
I've been using this for 4 years, recommend it to everyone. Great to see it's still supported but it continued to work so well through so many versions of Android anyway. It's changed the way I use my phone. I have bought the add-ons also. Must have. This is a permanent supplement for any launcher I use.
Wow! I'm glad the author got back with the update. Hope it's not the rare one and other great updates, improvements, ideas will follow. I've been using SwipePad for years across many mobiles and consider it the great time saver. Kudos! For those who complains about a few seconds pause if you start something off the launcher screen - you have to blame Google for that. They made this limitation for a reason I can't understand. There's nothing the app dev can do!
Still not working after update. I LOVED this app, but notice it's PAST TENSE. Old Review: App not supported by developer any more. Last update almost 2 years ago. I had to uninstall because it caused a Samsung S6 screen overlay error causing many apps not to work. So many have this problem and there has been no response to the problem.
It's too slow to start apps. I've been using this app for a week now, I purchased one of the add-ons. But the awfully inconsistent speed when launching an app from a shortcut selection is really annoying! I'm going to have to uninstall it and return to my previous app shortcuts solution, which is quick and reliable at all times.
Love this app but facing one problem. It is not disabling while keyboard opened. I use SwiftKey and I enable blacklist for the same, but It continue to work while keyboard in use. It's annoying as am using bottom areas as its activation areas..
I've used alot of quick launchers. One because they make switching between applications quick, two because they help me keep my home screens super tidy. SwipePad has features I've not found in other quick launchers - blacklist, multiple hot zones with multiple launch pads. So far this is been very stable on my Note2 and S7 edge. It even operates at the same time as edge panels.
Swipepad is revived! Context panel bug fixed, screen overlay is still detected with v0.9.23, despite the change log saying that's addressed. Adding 1 more star to my last review, until that issue is looked into.
Opening of apps is too slow. Defeats the purpose of installing the app because you want to get there faster than usual. But then you have to wait couple of seconds for the apps to open. If you want to open app normally they start faster than with Swipe pad
I love this app, been using it at least 6 yrs. But the draw permissions issue is literally messing up every app installed app's permissions. Last update worked for 2 days tops.
I am running 2.1 on my xperia x10 mini. This phone only gives me four shortcuts on the home page, not like the newer phones which allow for lots of shortcuts. SwipePad is a great time saver for me. It is so convenient to have 12 more apps available for quick launch from the home screen. I also like how there are so many hotspots to choose from so I can avoid launching SwipePad instead of another swipe action on my phone. This is a true Triple-A rated application, bravo to the Developer!!! Updated May 2017: well, so many years later, this app is still with me (now on Samsung J7) and still one of the most innovative on play store! I tell everyone about this app!!
Too slow to open up apps. The screen overlay issue is a big NO. Resolve those issues and it would be 5 stars for me. Its a different app for me cause of that.
Overlay might look like one small thing. But it makes this application useless. Five star otherwise.
Draw over issue still present. Context menu is fixed.. I used this app daily and rely heavily on it. But the overlay issue is a pain in the neck
IT'S ALIVE. The developer added a switch in the app to enable and disable the app so I don't have to go into the settings and disable the overlay access of SwipePad before I change permissions in other apps. This is a great way to work with Android 6.0.1 and up.
Calcium Ion Ltd. February 9, 2017
Hi Luis, still getting that problem with the new 0.9.23? Best of class. Flexible and customizable. Just wonder, why fixed touch zones? All competitors (otherwise inferior), allow to move them.
Hotspot issue (Xperia Z) On both stock and AOSP roms, Hotspot leftover keeps appearing. Dirty, pixelized leftover.
This app is one of my favorite apps and it's one of the first apps I install on a new phone or after flashing a ROM. It would be great if the UI was updated to follow material design specs and if it was updated to the Nougat API's but it works really well anyways
Works great on my Moto X Pure! You can change the launching point, really helps in avoiding certain apps on your screen or placing in an out of the way spot. Very easy to add/change apps. I never have a problem. Highly recommended!
Overlay screen problem is annoying. Very troublesome to turn off and turn on the overlay screen settings. This app will cause sending voice message in Whatsapp and Wechat limited to just 3 seconds. Palm swipe for screen capture will not work. Device use is Galaxy A5 2017
Unstable - once i closed this app , the shortcut page on upper right did not appeared hence i have to open this app again . I want this permanently on upper right side of my screen . Pls give solution for this , otherwise i have uninstalled this .
this app is preventing me from changing permissions for other apps. every time I need to change a permission I have to disable this app. pls fix
Absolutely brilliant .cant do with out it well done Dev. Just one thing need to be able to adjust height for the red lines to make them smaller
After the last update, the app seems to continuously freeze while using it.I hope it will be fixed as soon as possible.
I paid for upgrade..but there is no longer premium version with backup and restore? Can I get a refund?
Wow, finally an update for a terrific app! It does however not fix the delay when starting apps from tinted homescreen, which in Nova takes up to three seconds.
Awesome app.. been using this for years. Glad to see it with updated icon and improvements. Noice
Finally an update but still incomplete... No icons themed in Portal Groups!
Just installed a firewall, and it is constantly trying to connect to the Internet. Not sure why it needs to. Other than that, does its job.
Really great app, shame the programmer hasn't bought the address upto date
One of the first apps I bought and still it is the best add-on to any launcher. Thanks for the newest update!
I'm so pleased with the recent update now I can swipe so quickly thank you for continuing to support this amazing app
App thinks that my cheek is too close to screen and won't launch an app
Keep asking permission to draw over other apps. Not working now
App doesn't app in "app with usage access" even after uninstalling/reinstalling.. What the heck!!
Calcium Ion Ltd. May 5, 2013
If you got the latest version, you have options up to 7x6 I've had this app since Android ICS. Still a fan ever since.
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What's New
0.9.23
✓ Fix context panel for Android 5+, need app usage permission
✓ Fix direct call for Android 6+, need explicit permission to access contact
✓ Fix draw over permission for Android 6+
✓ New translations
✓ New icons
Additional information
Updated
February 8, 2017
Size
Varies with device
Installs
1,000,000 - 5,000,000
Current Version
Varies with device
Requires Android
Varies with device
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In-app Products
€2.35 - €3.38 per item
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