Taskbar

Transform your device into a true multitasking workstation

Taskbar brings a familiar desktop-style workflow to your pocket, replacing the usual app-switching gestures with a clean, persistent bar that feels instantly intuitive. A small on-screen handle opens a full start menu showing all installed apps, alongside a handy tray of your most recently used ones. The result is faster, more deliberate navigation that especially shines on large screens.

Where Taskbar really stands out is its support for Desktop Mode on newer system versions. When connected to an external display, you can run apps in resizable windows and arrange them side by side, giving a genuine PC-like experience. Even without a second screen, devices running newer versions (7.0+) can use freeform windows, so you can, for example, keep a chat window floating while browsing or editing documents.

Customization is another strong point. You can choose between list or grid layouts, pin favorites, hide apps you never use, adjust size and position of the bar, and fine-tune how and when it appears. It has clearly been designed with keyboard and mouse use in mind, making it an excellent companion for Chromebooks, TV boxes, and docks.

Being completely free, open source, and free of ads, Taskbar feels surprisingly polished and mature. However, its wealth of options may overwhelm beginners, and some features depend on manufacturer support for Desktop Mode or freeform windows, which can vary between devices. There can also be minor compatibility hiccups with certain gesture navigation setups.

Overall, Taskbar is one of the most effective ways to turn a touch-based interface into a productive, desktop-style environment. Power users, multitaskers, and anyone using a dock or external monitor will find it a game-changing upgrade.