App Search: Find apps fast is a small Android tool made by Axolotl9. Its main job is to help you find an installed app quickly and open it without searching through many home-screen pages or the normal app drawer. Google Play currently shows 100K+ downloads and a 4.7-star rating from about 2,030 reviews.
The app is useful when your phone has many apps. You can type an app name and open it from the search panel. It can also be started from a widget, notification tile, or by setting it as the digital assistant.
How It Ran During Testing
I cannot honestly claim that I completed a two-day physical test of this app on a Redmi phone. There are no verified public measurements for Redmi battery drop, phone temperature, menu response time, or frame stutters, so I will not present made-up numbers as test results.
The current Play Store listing does report performance improvements in the latest update. It was updated on July 9, 2026, and the new version also adds more density options.
The app is designed for quick searching, so its main screen has a simple job. Public user reviews also describe it as quick and useful, but those are user opinions rather than controlled phone tests.
Top Features
- Fast App Search: Type an app name into the search panel to find it. Tap the result to launch the app without opening a full app drawer.
- Search Shortcuts: The app supports aliases, fuzzy matching, package-name matching, and T9 search. These options give you different ways to find an app when you do not want to type its full name.
- Favorites: You can add apps to a favorites list for easier access. You can also hide apps that you do not want to see in the search results.
- Custom Look: You can change search-panel colors, layout, and behavior. Icon packs can also be used to change how app icons look.
- Quick Access: App Search can be opened through a widget, notification-panel tile, or digital-assistant setting. This lets you start searching from different parts of the phone.
Storage & Privacy Details
App Search is very small compared with many Android apps. A current third-party listing reports a 3.3 MB APK size for version 264, while another Play Store tracking service reports about 5.17 MB for the app, so the exact download and installed size can differ by package and device.
I could not verify a separate final storage figure or cache growth number from a real phone. The app is mainly a local launcher and search tool, so its basic job does not require downloading large media files.
Google Play currently says no data is collected and no data is shared with third parties. The Play Store description also says the app is free, has no advertisements, and does not request unnecessary permissions.
Alternative Apps
Google’s built-in app drawer is already available on most Android phones and needs no extra installation. Niagara Launcher offers a different home-screen experience with app search and a more complete launcher system. App Search is smaller and focuses mainly on finding and opening apps, while a full launcher changes more parts of the phone interface.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Pros
- Very small app size.
- Free to use.
- No advertisements.
- Many search methods.
- Google Play reports no data collection.
Cons
- It mainly solves one problem: finding apps.
- Some advanced settings may take time to understand.
- Exact battery use depends on the phone and Android version.
- A separate launcher may be better for users wanting a full home-screen replacement.
Who Should Get This App?
Best Fit
- People with many installed apps.
- Users who want a quick way to search and launch apps.
Worst Fit
- People who are happy with their normal app drawer.
- Users who want a complete home-screen replacement.
Common User Questions
Is App Search free?
Yes, the Google Play listing says App Search is free of charge. It also says the app has no advertisements.
Does App Search collect my data?
Google Play currently says that no data is collected and no data is shared with third parties. Privacy information can change, so it is worth checking the current Play Store page before installing.
Can I open App Search without going to the home screen?
Yes, the app can be started from a widget, notification-panel tile, or by setting it as the digital assistant. This gives you several ways to reach the search panel.
Offzack Verdict
App Search: Find apps fast is a focused tool for people who want to find Android apps quickly. Its small size, free use, no ads, many search methods, and current performance updates make it worth trying, while users who already like their phone’s app drawer may not need it.
Download App Search App from Google Playstore
Final Scorecard
- Ease of Use: ★★★★★ — Searching for an app and tapping the result is a simple process.
- Performance: ★★★★☆ — The latest Play Store update lists performance improvements, though no independent Redmi test was available.
- Features: ★★★★★ — Search shortcuts, favorites, hiding, widgets, icon packs, and many display settings give it a wide set of tools.
- Privacy & Safety: ★★★★★ — Google Play currently reports no collected data and no third-party data sharing.
- Value for Money: ★★★★★ — It is free, has no ads, and is very small compared with many launcher apps.
- Overall Rating: ★★★★★ — App Search is a strong choice if your main need is finding and opening Android apps quickly.