MojoLauncherThere are two official ways to install the app, and a lot of people are not sure which to pick. This post compares Mojo Launcher on GitHub with the Mojo Launcher Play Store listing, explains what changed in the latest release and tells you which route to use depending on what you want.
At a glance
| Google Play | GitHub releases | |
|---|---|---|
| Package name | git.artdeell.mjlaunch | git.artdeell.mjlaunch |
| Updates | Automatic through Play | Manual, install the new APK |
| Installation | Tap Install | Allow unknown apps, then install |
| Release notes | Short "What's new" | Full notes per release |
| Early builds | No | Nightly and Actions builds |
| Source code | No | Yes, in the repository |
The package name change that matters
Before the Iris release, the GitHub and Google Play builds could not update each other, because they used different package names. Iris fixed that: both now use git.artdeell.mjlaunch. In practice, you can install from GitHub today and move to Play later, or the other way around, without uninstalling first. The release notes mention this directly, together with the rename of the app to MJLauncher and a new icon. See the full Iris release notes.
Installing from Google Play
- Open the Play Store listing for
git.artdeell.mjlaunch. - Tap Install. Play verifies the app and keeps it updated.
- Open MJLauncher and sign in.
Pros: easy, automatic. Cons: updates can be staged, so Play may receive a version later than GitHub. The latest release notes even say "changes since the last Google Play update", which tells you GitHub can be ahead.
Installing from GitHub
The project's repository holds the code, the issue tracker and the releases page. Each stable release carries a single file, MojoLauncher-release.apk. Steps:
- Download the APK from the release. The Mojo Launcher homepage links to the current file directly.
- Allow installs from your browser in Android settings.
- Install and open.
The full walkthrough is in the installation guide, and verification advice is in Mojo Launcher APK 2026: official download.
Stable vs nightly builds
GitHub also hosts a nightly pre-release, built automatically from the newest source. It has the latest fixes and also the latest bugs. Early builds are also produced by GitHub Actions. They are meant for testers, and you should keep a backup of your worlds if you try them. For most players, stable is the right choice.
Which should you choose?
- I just want to play: Google Play.
- My phone has no Play Store: GitHub APK.
- I want release notes and new features first: GitHub stable, and check the changelog.
- I want to report bugs or contribute: GitHub, using the tracker or the Discord from the contact page.
- I want to build it myself: the repository includes Gradle instructions.
A word about copies
Because the app is open source, other people can re-package it. Some do so for ads or worse. Stick to the two official sources, and if you want to be extra careful read is Mojo Launcher safe.