A Launchpad alternative for macOS 26 and macOS 27

Your Launchpad.
Back on your Mac.

Bring your work and everyday apps together in a familiar grid. Arrange pages and folders, then find what you need at a glance or with a quick search.

7-day free trial · Requires macOS 26+

Interactive preview

An illustration to explore. Not an app screenshot.

12 demo apps · Try a search or change the grid.

Search.

Find an app by name, right from your launcher. Your layout stays where you left it.

Folders.

Keep related apps together with folders and pages in Classical mode.

Make it yours.

Adjust your icon grid and add app directories to fit the way you use your Mac.

One purchase. All your apps.

All features. No subscription. Choose the number of Macs you need.

Personal

1 device
$9.90 USD

For one Mac.

  • All Launchpod features
  • One-time purchase
  • Difference-price upgrades

Max

5 devices
$29.90 USD

For a larger setup.

  • All Launchpod features
  • One-time purchase
  • Difference-price upgrades

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Try Launchpod free.

Download Launchpod and explore every feature for 7 days. Your trial starts automatically.

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Common questions.

What is Launchpod?

Launchpod is a native Mac app launcher and a Launchpad alternative for macOS 26 and macOS 27. It gives your apps a familiar home with a flexible grid, pages, folders, and app search.

How is Launchpod different from Spotlight?

Spotlight helps you search across your Mac. Launchpod gives your apps a dedicated grid you can browse and organize into pages and folders in Classical mode. You can use both, depending on how you want to find an app.

Which macOS versions does Launchpod support?

Launchpod requires macOS 26 or later, including macOS 27.

Is Launchpod a subscription?

No. Each plan is a one-time purchase for the listed number of active devices.

Can I try it first?

Yes. Your full 7-day trial begins automatically in the app.

Can I upgrade later?

Yes. Move from 1 to 3 or 5 devices by paying only the catalog price difference.

How does a Product Key work?

After payment, you receive a Product Key. Enter it in Launchpod with the same email used for purchase.

Can I move a license to a different Mac?

Yes. Release an existing device, then activate another one while staying within your plan limit.