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Scribble-to-search
Write anywhere on the home screen. Strokes are recognized as you go and matching apps surface instantly.
Beta · Live on Google Play
Write.
Write.
Launch.
Done.
Dash is a handwriting-first Android launcher. You already know what you want to open — so just write it. No keyboard. No search button. No friction.
- 100% on-device recognition
- Free, no ads, no tracking
- Android 9+
write a letter → the app appears
Why Dash
Less tapping. More opening.
Everything is built around one idea: your intent is faster than your keyboard.
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Auto-launch
When exactly one app matches your scribble, it just opens. No tap required — configurable delay and minimum length.
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Pinned dock
Keep your essentials in thumb reach. Long-press to edit, drag to reorder — with haptic feedback throughout.
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Usage-sorted recents
Your most-used apps surface first, based on real 30-day usage — not guesses. Requires one-time Usage Access.
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All Apps drawer
Swipe up to browse everything, sorted your way — recency or A–Z — with instant search when you need it.
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True-dark themes
AMOLED black, deep navy, or clean light — plus nine accent presets, all WCAG AAA contrast-checked.
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On-device & private
Handwriting runs entirely on your phone via ML Kit. Your scribbles never leave the device.
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Screen time card
An optional, glanceable daily usage card with a goal — awareness without nagging.
Interaction model
The whole launcher is six gestures.
Learn them in a minute. Use them forever.
WriteScribble anywhere to search
Swipe leftErase the last character
Swipe upOpen the All Apps drawer
Tap appLaunch it
Long-pressPin, unpin, or drag to reorder
Swipe downClose the drawer, back home
Make it yours
Three moods. Nine accents.
Every combination is contrast-checked for legibility.
All nine accent presets, checked against every mode for WCAG AAA contrast.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Why does Dash ask for Usage Access?
To sort your apps by what you actually use. Dash reads aggregate last-used timestamps from Android's UsageStats API — nothing else. Without it, the launcher falls back to alphabetical order.
Does my handwriting get uploaded?
No. Recognition runs fully on-device using Google's ML Kit Digital Ink. The English (US) model downloads once on first launch; after that it works offline.
Do I have to set it as my default launcher?
Yes — Dash replaces your home screen. The app walks you through it on first run, and you can switch back anytime from system settings.
Which Android versions are supported?
Android 9 (Pie) and newer. Works best on Android 12+.
Is it finished?
No — it's an active beta. New features land regularly, but the core scribble-to-launch loop is stable and used as a daily driver.
Feedback
Got an idea? Found a bug?
Dash is a solo project, built from what people actually ask for. Tell me what's missing, broken, or what you'd love to see next.
You know what you want.
Just write it.
Free on Google Play. No ads. No tracking. Just a launcher that finally keeps up with you.
Get it on Google PlayFree · No ads · No tracking · Android 9+