The App drawer (pager) is a distinct, built-in widget that offers an alternative to the standard 'App drawer' for displaying and organizing applications. It is designed as a customizable container that holds user-selected apps and folders, featuring either vertical or horizontal scrolling. Its primary difference lies in its presentation and built-in functionalities, which can provide a more structured and efficient user experience.

The App drawer (pager) can be accessed and added by entering Edit Mode > Add icon (+) > Widget, and navigating in the list of built-in widgets and selecting it.

While the standard “App drawer” is highly customizable, the App drawer (pager widget provides a different structural approach and unique features. A user may prefer this format for the following reasons:

• Paging versus Scrolling: The fundamental difference is the paginated layout. Instead of a single continuous list, applications are organized across distinct pages that are navigated with a swipe. This can improve organization by allowing users to group apps by category or frequency of use on separate pages.
• Built-in Search Functionality: The 'App drawer (pager)' widget includes an integrated app search feature. This provides a significant advantage for users who want to quickly find an application without scrolling through pages or returning to the home screen to use a separate search widget.
• Display Customization: This widget allows for specific display configurations that differ from the standard drawer.
  • An option exists to display applications as a text-only list, without icons. This is beneficial for users seeking a minimal and clean interface.
• Sorting Options: It can be configured to show the most recently used applications at the top of the list, providing quicker access to frequently opened apps.