AppTela - App Launcher
Organize & Launch Apps & More
Only for Mac
$4.99
Mac
Organize your apps and more, your way. AppTela organizes everything into Screens, Categories, Groups, and Stacks. One-time purchase. No subscription. Fully customizable.
◆ Organize your apps and more, your way. AppTela lets you organize everything visually into Screens, Categories, Groups, and Stacks.
◆ A visual workspace AND a native menu bar launcher.
◆ Add apps, websites, files, folders, and Apple Shortcuts to your Library. Find any of them via search - whether on a Screen or not.
◆ AppTela never modifies your Applications folder or any of your files.
◆ BUILT FOR FLEXIBILITY
Screens - Create multiple Screens for different contexts - Work, Creative, Utilities. Switch between them instantly.
Categories - Optionally organize items into sections within each Screen.
Groups - Bundle related items together. Nest Groups within Groups for deeper organization.
Stacks - Stack items visually and expand on hover or click. Or create Launch Stacks that open multiple items at once.
Top & Recent - Dynamic Groups or Stacks that auto-populate with your most-used and most-recent items.
Drag & Drop - Rearrange items within or across Screens.
Notes & Labels - Attach a note to any item, with custom styling and reusable Label presets. Hover to read.
Adapts to Your Size - Flexible sizing, fullscreen, windowed, always on top, remembers your setup.
◆ LINKS
Add more than apps. Place websites, files, folders, and Apple Shortcuts alongside your apps.
› Web Links - Add any URL. Hover for a snapshot, click to open in your browser, or read in Live Preview.
› File Links - Add any file. PDFs and images show a snapshot on hover. Choose the opener per file.
› Folder Links - Add folders to open in Finder or any other folder explorer you have installed.
› Apple Shortcuts - Add a Shortcut and run it with one click.
› Safari Bookmark Import - Bring your Safari bookmarks into AppTela.
◆ VISUALLY CUSTOMIZABLE
Every visual detail is yours to control, with a live preview as you adjust.
› Themes - 32 color themes and 29 display themes included. Customize everything yourself.
› Backgrounds - Use a built-in theme, your own wallpaper or MP4 video, or gradient fills. Turn on Glass for a modern look.
› Size Everything - Adjust icon and label sizes independently for Apps, Categories, Groups, and Stacks.
› Colors Everywhere - Full color control. Light, dark, or follow system.
› Screen Navigation - Rename and reorder Screens. Choose thumbnail dropdown, menu bar strip, pill indicator, or hide entirely.
› Directional Shadows - Configurable for Icons.
◆ LIBRARY
Add apps, websites, and files to your Library, then launch via search - on a Screen or not.
› Right-Click Menus - Right-click any item, group, stack, category, or screen for quick actions.
› Search - Find any Library item: current Screen, all Screens, or from the menu bar. Add directly from results.
› Add Items Anywhere - Add items to any Screen, Category, Group, or Stack. Browse from any folder on your Mac.
› Update Anything - Rename items, Screens, Categories, Groups, and Stacks.
› Reorder Your Way - Drag and drop to rearrange items within or across Screens.
◆ MENU BAR
Reach every app, file or website without opening the AppTela window.
› Multiple Styles - Classic dropdown, tiled grid, compact, or fuzzy search.
› Fuzzy Search - Type to find anything in your library: apps, web links, files, folders, and Shortcuts.
› Pinned Items - Add favorites for one-click access.
◆ BEHAVIOR & ACTIONS
› Launch at Startup - Ready the moment you log in.
› App Launch - Single-click or double-click. Choose from launch animations.
› After Launch - Per item type. Keep open, minimize, or close after launching.
› Language - 10 languages, independent of your system setting.
› Lock Layout - Lock your setup in place.
› Export & Import - Back up, restore, or move to another Mac.
We'd love your feedback at support@apptela.com
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◆ Add web pages, files, folders, and Apple Shortcuts alongside your apps in Screens, Categories, Groups, and Stacks.
◆ New menu bar launcher - your full layout in a native dropdown menu, with optional fuzzy search.
◆ Web Links - Add any URL. Hover displays a snapshot, click to open in your browser, or read using the in-app Live Preview.
◆ File Links - Add PDFs, images, and any other files. Hover for a snapshot preview for supported file types. Open from AppTela.
◆ Folder Links - Add folders to open in Finder or your preferred file application.
◆ Apple Shortcuts - Add a Apple Shortcut and run it with one click.
◆ Safari Bookmark Import - Import your Safari bookmarks into AppTela as Web Links.
◆ Menu Bar Launcher - Menu (default), Mini, Micro, or Search styles. Pinned section for favorites. Exclude any app, group, stack, or category from the menu bar.
◆ Library - Add anything to your Library and launch or add via search - whether on a screen or not.
◆ Top & Recent - Dynamic Groups and Stacks that auto-update based on your most-used and most-recent items.
◆ Notes & Labels - Attach notes to any item with custom styling and reusable Label presets. Hover to read. Search Notes and Labels.
◆ New Themes - Chroma, Claret, and Vapor.
◆ Per-Item-Type Launch Behavior - Configure separately for apps, links, files, folders, and Shortcuts.
◆ Sub-Folder App Discovery - AppTela now finds apps in nested sub-folders, not just the top of /Applications.
◆ Check for Updates - In-app update check from the AppTela menu.
◆ Message Center - Helpful tips in Preferences when something can be improved.
◆ Faster Cold Start - Faster on large libraries.
◆ Stability & UI - Many improvements across scrolling, rendering, and reliability.
The developer, Simon Sims, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Simon Sims
- Size
- 210.2 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 14.6 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later.
- Mac
- Languages
English and 8 more
- English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Escape Code Limited
