Launchie App Launcher
A modern App Launcher
Only for Mac
Free · In-App Purchases
Mac
Launcher for MacOS. Launch and organize your apps quickly. A highly-customizable launcher.
Launchpad is gone in MacOS 26 Tahoe. Meet Launchie - the lightweight and customizable app launcher for macOS.
Launchie is a modern app launcher that gives you faster access, better organization, and a beautiful interface.
Access your apps faster with Launchie.
Launchie is the app launcher designed to fit your workflow. Whether you are a power user or just want a cleaner desktop, Launchie provides a beautiful and efficient way to browse and open your applications.
Speed meets Style Launchie feels right at home on macOS with a native look and feel.
It is lightweight, fast, and fully customizable.
Key Features:
- Instant Access - Open Launchie with ⌘ + K or your own custom shortcut.
- Smart Search - Find and launch any app in seconds.
- Drag & Drop - Reorder apps exactly how you like.
- Folders - Group apps to keep your workspace tidy.
- Backup & Restore - Save your Launchie setup and easily restore it anytime.
- Quick Close - Press Esc to instantly return to what you were doing or click outside of the Launchie window.
- Hot Corner Activation - Open Launchie via Hot Corner Functionality (Pro Version)
- Hide Apps (Pro Version)
- Smart Lists - Shows recently used, most used or newest apps on top in a quick access section.
- Customizable Look: Lot of customization features. Adjust Launchie to your needs.
- Modern Liquid Glass UI or tradiotional sheet look
Why Launchie?
- Designed for speed, simplicity, and customization.
- No clutter, no distractions - just your apps at your fingertips.
- Perfect for anyone who wants a smarter, faster, and more personal Launchpad experience.
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## 1.5.3
- Added a "Simple Glass" mode for lower GPU usage
- Added separate settings for remembering the last Space and the last folder. Launchie can now reopen to your previous Space without also reopening inside a folder, with both options available in Settings > General.
- Added Launchpad-style background dragging for Spaces. Click and drag on empty launcher background to move between Spaces without triggering Close on Background Click.
- Added Option + scroll wheel switching for Spaces, so vertical mouse wheels can move between workspaces without interfering with normal scrolling.
- Removed the unused Row Density setting from Appearance
- Added window entrance animation
- Added a safe-click buffer around Spaces buttons so near-misses no longer close the launcher when Close on Background Click is enabled.
- Added a Grid Padding setting in Appearance so you can move the app grid closer to the center of the launcher.
- Settings boxes now stay a readable width on large monitors, keeping labels and toggles closer together.
## 1.5.2
- Added a Settings > Spaces option to disable Spaces entirely. Spaces stay enabled by default, and existing workspace data is preserved when the feature is turned off.
- Spaces can now be reordered via drag and drop in the main view, and in the settings
- Increased the maximum grid column count from 12 to 20 for larger displays.
## 1.5.1
- Added an option to hide the sorting selector from its menu for a cleaner header. You can restore it anytime in Settings > General.
- Added an option to hide the New Folder button from the launcher header. You can still create folders from an app's right-click menu.
- Added a right-click action to create a new folder with an app. The new folder replaces the app in its current position and moves the app into that folder.
- Added a confirmation prompt when moving the last app out of a folder, so empty folders can be deleted immediately.
- Increased the maximum Launchie window width and height from 90% to 100% of your screen.
- Added an optional Remember Last Location setting. When enabled, Launchie reopens to the Space or folder you were viewing when you last closed it. Find it in Settings > General.
- Moved Quick Access settings to their own Settings page, separating display and layout preferences from app management.
- Added a Quick Access row setting. Choose one row (the default) or two rows in Settings > Quick Access.
- Added a Quick Access menu for hiding the section on Root, in Spaces, in Folders, or everywhere. The menu can also hide the Recent, Most Used, and Newest mode controls for a cleaner layout.
- Fixed Quick Access Newest sorting to prioritize when an app was added to its Applications directory instead of its last modification date.
- Fixed search keyboard focus so direct typing and editing in the search field both work reliably, including standard macOS text-editing shortcuts.
## 1.5.0
- Added a new Getting Started guide that appears on first launch and can be reopened from the ? button in the bottom-right corner.
- Added a General setting to hide the Getting Started help button if you prefer a cleaner launcher footer.
- Launchie no longer opens the Spaces help automatically on first start, so new users can begin with the core launcher workflow first.
- Settings now open directly inside the Launchie window instead of a separate sheet, keeping the same background, rounded corners, and visual style as the launcher.
- Improved Settings on smaller windows with a compact section picker and better responsive layout.
- Reorganized Settings into clearer sections: General, Controls, Appearance, Spaces, Apps, Backup, Pro, About, and Advanced.
- Moved app-related options like Refresh Apps, Quick Access, Hidden Apps, and App Directories into the new Apps section.
- Moved updates, app version, reviews, and feedback into About, and moved reset and quit actions into Advanced.
- Replaced the window size slider with separate Width and Height controls, making
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Information
- Provider
- NICK FRIEDRICH
- Size
- 3.9 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 26.0 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 26.0 or later.
- Mac
- Languages
English and 8 more
- English, Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Turkish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Launchie Pro ₪49.00
- Launchie Pro Yearly ₪36.00
- Launchie Pro Monthly ₪7.00
- Copyright
- © Nick Friedrich

