AppTela - App Launcher

Organize & Launch Your Apps

Only for Mac

$4.99

Mac

Organize your apps, your way. AppTela lets you organize everything into Screens, Categories, Groups, and Stacks. One-time purchase. No subscription. Fully customizable. AppTela is a powerful, beautiful way to organize and access your apps. Arrange them across Screens, Categories, Groups, and Stacks. Make it yours. One-time purchase. No subscription. ◆ BUILT FOR FLEXIBILITY From simple groups to stacked apps and multiple screens. Build the layout that fits how you work. Screens - Create multiple Screens for different contexts - Work, Creative, Utilities. Switch between them instantly. Categories - Optionally organize apps into sections within each Screen. Groups - Bundle related apps together. Nest Groups within Groups for deeper organization. Stacks - Stack apps visually and expand on hover or click. Or create Launch Stacks that open multiple apps at once. Drag & Drop - Rearrange apps freely within or across Screens. ◆ ADAPTS TO YOUR SIZE From compact to fullscreen. AppTela adjusts to fit your workspace. › Flexible Sizing - Make the window as small or large as you need. Icons arrange themselves to fit. › Fullscreen - Go fullscreen with its own background settings. Takes over your display when you need focus. › Always on Top - Optionally, keep AppTela above other windows so it's always within reach. › Remembers Your Setup - Window size, position, and state are automatically restored. ◆ VISUALLY CUSTOMIZABLE Every visual detail is yours to control, with a live preview as you adjust. › Backgrounds - Set different backgrounds for fullscreen and windowed modes. Use a backdrop designed for AppTela, your own wallpaper, or gradient fills. Turn on Glass and adjust opacity for a modern look. › Size Everything - Set app icons to the size best for you. Adjust label sizes independently for Apps, Categories, Groups, and Stacks. › Colors Everywhere - Full color control for backgrounds, borders, text, and icon edges. Light mode, dark mode, or follow system. › Screen Navigation - Rename and reorder Screens. Choose thumbnail dropdown, menu bar strip, pill indicator, or hide navigation entirely. › Directional Shadows - A unique shadow engine casts configurable directional shadows on icons and labels - clock-based or fixed angle, adjustable depth and colour. ◆ BEHAVIOR & ACTIONS Fine-tune how AppTela responds. › Launch at Startup - Have AppTela ready and waiting the moment you log in. › Startup Screen - Return to your last-used Screen or always start on a specific one. › App Launch - Choose single-click or double-click to launch apps. › After Launch - Keep AppTela open, minimize, or close after launching. › Search - Type to search and instantly filter apps on the current Screen. › Language - Choose from 10 languages, independent of your system setting. ◆ APP MANAGEMENT Full control over adding, organizing, and customizing your apps. › Add Apps Anywhere - Add apps to any Screen, Category, Group, or Stack. Browse and include apps from any folder on your Mac, not just the standard Applications folder. › Update Anything - Rename Apps, Screens, Categories, Groups, and Stacks. › Reorder Your Way - Drag and drop to rearrange Apps within or across Screens. Reorder Apps, Categories within Screens, and the order of Screens. ◆ STACKS: QUICK ACCESS, ZERO CLUTTER Two ways to bundle apps for fast access. Stacks - Bundle apps visually. Hover or click to expand and select which app to launch. Launch Stacks - One click opens every app in the stack. Perfect for morning routines or project setups. Stack windows have their own text size, colors, and title settings. ◆ MORE Lock Your Layout - Perfect your setup, then lock it. No accidental changes. Export & Import - Back up your entire layout and settings. Restore anytime, or use on another Mac to have the same setup. We'd love your feedback at support@apptela.com

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Added shadow rendering in Stack windows.

Version 1.0.1

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    Information

    • Seller
      • Simon Sims
    • Size
      • 28.3 MB
    • Category
      • Utilities
    • Compatibility
      Requires macOS 14.6 or later.
      • Mac
        Requires macOS 14.6 or later.
    • Languages
      English and 8 more
      • English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
    • Age Rating
      4+
    • Copyright
      • © 2026 Escape Code Limited
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    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.