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Retro DOS Launcher

LiveKRUSECO9 apps · 575 installsPersonalizationFreeIn-app purchases: $1.99 per itemcom.dos.launcher

Escape the chaos. Find focus and nostalgia with this authentic DOS launcher.

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Total installs
360
exact · Play shows 100+
Installs / day
0
since last crawl
Rating
—★
— ratings · — reviews
Released
1 Jul 2026
3mo ago
Last update
19 Sept 2026
v1.3.0 · 22d ago
Countries
—
not checked yet

Install history

exact counter from Google Play
351.6388.7425.8462.950010 Oct11 Oct12 Oct
351.6388.7425.8462.950010 Oct11 Oct12 Oct

Installs per day · last 90 days

00.30.50.8111 Oct12 Oct12 Oct11 Oct: 012 Oct: 0

Change timeline

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

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We estimate where downloads come from using the app’s position in Google Play’s top charts in about 140 countries. This app is not in any chart we have collected yet; the estimate appears as soon as it is.

Top chart positions

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App manifest

Read this app's manifest from Google Play: permissions, declared SDKs, components and AdMob app ID. Saved analysis appears here automatically.

Manifest analysis reads only the required APK ranges. Base APK downloads may need separate device splits to install.

Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • No data shared with third parties
  • No data collected
  • Follows the Play Families Policy

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

5 in 2 groups
1 Sensitive0 Notable4 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
LocationSensitive1

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

  • Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
OtherRoutine4

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Pull down or close the notification panel at the top of your screenexpand/collapse status bar · EXPAND_STATUS_BAR
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
Tired of the endless stream of notifications and cluttered app icons? Return to the basics with Retro DOS Launcher. This app transforms your modern smartphone into a clean, nostalgic command-line interface. It is more than just a launcher; it is a conscious choice for peace, simplicity, and pure efficiency. Why Retro DOS Launcher? Zen Experience: No visual noise. No distracting icons. You decide what you see by typing. This encourages mindful app usage. Authentic DOS Nostalgia: From the look and feel to the commands, it feels like stepping back in time. Lightning-Fast Navigation: Launch apps in a heartbeat by typing their name. Smart Commands: Use built-in commands like GOOGLE [terms] or GEMINI [prompt] for instant action, without needing to open your browser first. Highly Customizable: Choose from various color themes to match your mood. Easter Egg: Discover the hidden 'Matrix' screen for an extra touch of fun. Who is this for? Retro-tech enthusiasts. Anyone looking for a 'digital detox' and wanting to reduce screen time. People who want to use their phone as a tool, not a source of distraction. Type HELP for an overview of all commands to get started immediately.

What's new

NEW IN 1.3.0 * Smart search: typos and initials work (ps = Play Store), your most-used apps rise to the top, Enter opens the best match * Quick launch keys: speed dial 1-3 above the prompt * Gestures: swipe up = DIR, down = notifications, left/right = speed dial 2/1 * Voice search button (uses the system speech service) * Keyboard no longer pops up on every return home; Back returns to a clean prompt * Smoother and lighter on battery

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