Gesture for Android

Summary

Gesture — Custom Gesture Shortcuts is a free Android utility published by DogPoo that lets you trigger actions by drawing gestures on the screen. It’s built to simplify navigation: with a quick scribble you can open apps, place calls, or execute any shortcut you assign.

How it works

Set up a gesture by drawing it on your device and linking it to an action. The app runs in the background and listens for your custom strokes, matching them to stored gestures and launching the corresponding task when recognized. Configuration options let you fine-tune sensitivity and behavior so the gestures respond the way you expect.

Main advantages

• Minimal storage and low impact on system resources.
• Draw a symbol to open an application, call a contact, or run a shortcut.
• Extensive personalization: assign gestures to many different operations and tweak recognition settings.

Known issues and limitations

• Some Xiaomi models currently experience compatibility problems; the team is investigating a fix.
• Gesture recognition can occasionally confuse similar shapes, leading to false matches.
• The app requires certain permissions that some users may find intrusive.

Alternative to consider

If you want another option, try Gesture Search Free — a lightweight gesture tool with a similar focus on simplicity and customization. It’s compact and easy to use, with options to tailor gestures for different tasks, though compatibility may vary across device brands and models.