Next Launcher 3D Shell is a free utility tool developed by GOMO Limited for mobile devices. This personalization application is a home screen replacement for the stock app launcher that is found on smartphones running the Android mobile operating system. It boasts dynamic 3D effects and a highly customizable UI.

Similar to the highly popular third-party launcher, Nova Launcher, Next Launcher 3D Shell provides users with an alternative to the stock launchers that ship with their Android smartphones, which is rather limited when it comes to customization. It features various options to make home screen setups unique and more personal.

What is Next Launcher 3D Shell?

Next Launcher 3D Shell is a third-party home screen replacement and app launcher for mobile devices. Android smartphones usually ship with either the stock launcher that comes built-in with the mobile operating system or custom ones that are baked into skin overlays that were developed by manufacturers as a means of adding further value and differentiation to their phone hardware.

The stock launcher in Android is quite barebones and comes with very limited options for customization or personalization. On the other hand, while smartphone manufacturers attempt to add more customizability to their custom skins and app launchers, they don't always appeal to consumers when it comes to features or aesthetics. This gave rise to the popularity of third-party launchers.

Next Launcher 3D Shell is one such launcher and it offers users an alternative home screen in which they can freely customize it to suit their personal tastes and preferences. As its name suggests, it places great emphasis on dynamic 3D effects in addition to providing an extensive list of customization options that let users create unique home screen setups.

How do I use Next Launcher 3D Shell?

You will install Next Launcher 3D Shell on your Android device just like you would any other application. Press the home button on your navigation bar, and you will be prompted to choose from a list of installed launchers on your smartphone—this is where you can pick Next Launcher 3D and you can even set it as your default launcher.

Using its default settings, the launcher will present you with a home screen setup that features a weather widget at the top, a few essential system apps and folders in the middle, and a dock comprising 5 shortcuts of some commonly used applications at the bottom—all of which can be freely customized or replaced with your own.

As for the 3D effects themselves, you have plenty of choices to change various options, including transition, scrolling, and other animations for interaction. Be aware though, that this application has not been updated in quite some time, hence you should expect to encounter some bugs and glitches here and there if you plan on checking and trying it out.

Eye candy for your home screen

Overall, Next Launcher 3D Shell is a decent third-party app launcher that provides plenty of customization options. While there are newer alternatives out there that are being actively maintained, this launcher is still worth checking out if you simply want to add some eye candy to your smartphone.