Launchy: App Launcher Switcher

Name: Launchy: App Launcher Switcher
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Author: Ivan Sapozhnik

Dock and CMD-Tab alternative

Only for Mac

Free · In‑App Purchases

Ages

4+
Years
Category

Productivity
Developer

Ivan Sapozhnik
Language

EN
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7.2
MB

Mac

Unlock a new level of productivity on macOS with Launchy! Launchy is the ultimate app launcher and switcher, combining speed, simplicity, and customization. Featuring a sleek radial menu interface, it makes activating, running, and managing your favorite applications easier than ever—all with just a few clicks or key presses. Features You’ll Love: — Switch, activate, and launch apps effortlessly. — Open files and folders directly from Launchy. — Custom App Palette: Add apps via drag-and-drop, arrange them as you like, and configure unique behaviors. — Launch Behavior Control: Set rules such as hiding Launchy or other apps when launching. — Quick Navigation: Use arrow keys or press A–Z to instantly select and activate apps. — Flexible Presentation: Show the wheel in the screen center or right at the mouse cursor. — Seamless Mode Switching: Toggle between user-defined and running app modes with ease. — Easy Configuration Management: Export and import app settings effortlessly. — Full Customization: Adjust menu size, icon size, selection tolerance, and more. — iCloud Sync: Keep your preferences in sync across devices. — Lightweight & Native: Designed for speed and efficiency on macOS. Why Choose Launchy? Tired of command-tabbing, juggling apps in the Dock, or searching through Spotlight? Launchy simplifies app management, offering a dynamic and intuitive alternative for both power users and casual users. Make your macOS experience seamless. With Launchy, the right app is always just a shortcut away.

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Great piece of software - HUGE difference maker
09/02/2025

jjhays
I am seldom impressed enough with software to go online and write a review, but I had to make an exception in this case. Launchy has totally changed how I interact with my MBP and saves me a ton of time. I’m a professional editor and animator and switching around between apps is a big part of what I do and was getting to be cumbersome and time consuming. My dock had become a mess and the answer wasn’t really in a bunch of hotkeys. I was considering getting a StreamDeck or Logi Creative Console, but I found this first and am glad I did. This software is so intuitive, easy to implement and above all FAST that it’s become a big part of my workflow. Thank a million for making it so good AND affordable. The very reasonable one time purchase price without the need for a silly subscription is also a breath of fresh air. Can’t say enough good things about it. If you work on your Mac, get it - you won’t regret it.

Developer Response
Oh wow! Thanks a lot for such words! If you have any suggestions or feature requests, you can always reach out to me at Discord: https://tinyurl.com/launchy-app Thanks for purchasing the app!
Great piece of software - HUGE difference maker
09/02/2025

jjhays

I am seldom impressed enough with software to go online and write a review, but I had to make an exception in this case. Launchy has totally changed how I interact with my MBP and saves me a ton of time. I’m a professional editor and animator and switching around between apps is a big part of what I do and was getting to be cumbersome and time consuming. My dock had become a mess and the answer wasn’t really in a bunch of hotkeys. I was considering getting a StreamDeck or Logi Creative Console, but I found this first and am glad I did. This software is so intuitive, easy to implement and above all FAST that it’s become a big part of my workflow. Thank a million for making it so good AND affordable. The very reasonable one time purchase price without the need for a silly subscription is also a breath of fresh air. Can’t say enough good things about it. If you work on your Mac, get it - you won’t regret it.
Developer Response 11/10/2025
Oh wow! Thanks a lot for such words! If you have any suggestions or feature requests, you can always reach out to me at Discord: https://tinyurl.com/launchy-app Thanks for purchasing the app!
Excellent
12/27/2025

Real-Act
Absolutely love Launchy. It’s very useful and visually appealing. Coming from Linux where I used Gnome Pie (Fly Pi, later on Kando Menu) I was very happy to find out that something similar exists for macOS. The App works as expected and it just runs in the background doing exactly what it is supposed to do without using many resources. It also has a menu icon for quick access to settings. The developer is very responsive too which is a plus. I suggested a new feature and just a couple of days later he’s already working on it. I would definitely recommend Launchy to anyone.
Excellent
12/27/2025

Real-Act

Absolutely love Launchy. It’s very useful and visually appealing. Coming from Linux where I used Gnome Pie (Fly Pi, later on Kando Menu) I was very happy to find out that something similar exists for macOS. The App works as expected and it just runs in the background doing exactly what it is supposed to do without using many resources. It also has a menu icon for quick access to settings. The developer is very responsive too which is a plus. I suggested a new feature and just a couple of days later he’s already working on it. I would definitely recommend Launchy to anyone.
Great shortcut, one and only potential downside.
08/30/2025

adamrcm
This is an amazing app, I love to use it specifically for my most used like Notion or WebStorm. And this perfectly works for it so my tab bar isn’t cluttered. Only downside that I’m at- least noticing is the fact that its a bit choppy when using the shortcut, specifically opening it feels like its running at 5 frames a second compared to the video. If theres a way to potentially fix this, or even just have it so it instantly open up the app without any animation, that would be amazing!

Developer Response
Hey! Thanks for the review. There is a way to disable animation. Go to the app Settings -> Wheel Launcher -> in the "Other preferences" section, there will be a "Show launcher with animation" toggle. You can turn it off.
Great shortcut, one and only potential downside.
08/30/2025

adamrcm

This is an amazing app, I love to use it specifically for my most used like Notion or WebStorm. And this perfectly works for it so my tab bar isn’t cluttered. Only downside that I’m at- least noticing is the fact that its a bit choppy when using the shortcut, specifically opening it feels like its running at 5 frames a second compared to the video. If theres a way to potentially fix this, or even just have it so it instantly open up the app without any animation, that would be amazing!
Developer Response 09/01/2025
Hey! Thanks for the review. There is a way to disable animation. Go to the app Settings -> Wheel Launcher -> in the "Other preferences" section, there will be a "Show launcher with animation" toggle. You can turn it off.
Extremely Useful!
11/19/2025

belladonnaz
I was looking for something like this for a long time. I have a bunch of apps that I will switch through often and I find switching from the keyboard to the mousepad interrupts my work flow a bit so this was the perfect solution. I normally actively avoid paying for anything that I could do for free but this was the exception to the rule. I purchased LaunchyPro fully knowing that I could use it for free just because I wanted to support the creators! Highly recommend
Extremely Useful!
11/19/2025

belladonnaz

I was looking for something like this for a long time. I have a bunch of apps that I will switch through often and I find switching from the keyboard to the mousepad interrupts my work flow a bit so this was the perfect solution. I normally actively avoid paying for anything that I could do for free but this was the exception to the rule. I purchased LaunchyPro fully knowing that I could use it for free just because I wanted to support the creators! Highly recommend

- Add files and folders to profiles so you can open them directly from the radial menu. - New menu location setting to center the radial menu on screen. If you find any incorrect translation, feel free to suggest a correction: https://crowdin.com/project/launchy For better support, there is now a Discord server available—please find it in Preferences → About or directly at: https://tinyurl.com/launchy-app Thank you so much for choosing my app! I truly appreciate your support and trust. If you have any issues, suggestions, or feedback, please don't hesitate to create an issue: https://github.com/iSapozhnik/Launchy-App-Switcher-Launcher/issues Your input is invaluable in making the app even better!

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Launchy: App Launcher Switcher

Dock and CMD-Tab alternative

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Great piece of software - HUGE difference maker

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Great shortcut, one and only potential downside.

Extremely Useful!

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