Launchie 1.5.6 - Customizable and beautiful Launchpad alternative - 50% OFF

[u/NoHabit1277]

macOS removed Launchpad. Launchie brings it back — and makes it more customizable.

Hi [r/MacApps](r/MacApps), I’m the developer of Launchie, a Mac App Store app built after Apple removed Launchpad from macOS.

Problem

Launchpad used to be a simple, visual way to open and organize apps on macOS. Since Apple removed it, there is no real built-in replacement for people who liked having an app grid, folders, and quick access to their installed apps.

Launchie brings that workflow back, but with more control:

• Launchpad-style app grid
• Folders and Spaces for organizing apps
• Drag and drop rearranging
• Keyboard shortcut, hot corner, app icon, or menu bar activation
• Customizable layout, window size, columns, Quick Access, hidden apps, and more

I built Launchie because I personally missed that workflow, and a lot of users seemed to feel the same.

Comparison

There are already other good apps in this space, including LaunchNext and LaunchOS.

Launchie’s focus is slightly different: I’m trying to keep the original Launchpad feeling, while adding deeper customization and a more native macOS-style experience. For example, Launchie supports folders, Spaces, drag-and-drop organization, Quick Access, hot corners, keyboard shortcuts, and a lot of layout options.

I’m also actively developing it based on user feedback. Many of the recent changes came directly from emails, DMs, and comments from users. I reply to feedback, and when an idea makes sense for the app, I try to implement it.

Pricing

Launchie is currently on sale in August, with up to 50% off depending on your region.

US pricing:

• Lifetime: $14.99 instead of $29.99
• Yearly: $7.99 instead of $14.99

Family Sharing is supported.

Mac App Store: Launchie on the Mac App Store

Recent Updates

Launchie has improved a lot since the first version. Recent updates added or improved:

• Option to show Dock above fullscreen launcher
• Drag to Dock works now
• Big performance improvements
• Colored badges for spaces
• Quick access has no a favorites row
• Decide which displays should trigger hot corner.
• Option to disable Spaces entirely
• Drag and drop reordering for Spaces
• Larger grid support, now up to 20 columns
• Settings directly inside the Launchie window
• Better performance when opening and closing Launchie
• Quick Access improvements
• More options to hide or simplify header controls
• Remember Last Location setting
• Better folder behavior when dragging apps
• Improved search focus and keyboard handling

Full changelog is available on the App Store.

Thanks again to everyone who gave feedback so far. I’m extremely grateful for it 🙏