Optimized for macOS 27

Bring Back the LaunchpadYou Know

The Best Launchpad Alternative for macOS 26 and macOS 27

Spotlight is great, but I still need Launchpad.
It keeps my life and work in order, the way I navigate my Mac.

That’s why I built LaunchOS — for me, and for you.

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Requires macOS 26+Last updated Sep 23, 2026Download Beta Alternative Download

Free Basic plan7-day Pro trial

LaunchOS Features

Native Launchpad Experience

Seamless with Liquid Glass

Built Natively, Smooth and Fast

120Hz Refresh Rate Support

Import Native Launchpad Layout

Quick Right-Click Menu

Launch with Global HotKey

Drag Apps to
Your Dock

Launch with Trackpad Gesture

Pro

Launch from Hot Corners

Pro

Launch with Keyboard F4 Key

Pro

Customizable Grid Layout

Pro

Vertical Scroll View

Pro

Completely Uninstall Apps

Pro

Window Browsing Mode

Pro

Multi-select & Batch Operations

Pro

Custom App Renaming

Pro

Hide Unwanted Apps

Pro

Custom App Sources

Pro

Reorganize
Layout

Pro

Explore All Details

See every feature, refinement, and interaction detail behind LaunchOS

Get Lifetime Access

Get Pro to unlock advanced features and help us continue improving LaunchOS

Single Device

Perfect for individual users who want to enhance their productivity

$11.99

macOS 27 Launch Offer

1 Mac License
Lifetime Updates
All Pro Features

SAVE 25%

2 Devices

Perfect for professionals with multiple Macs or families

$18.99

macOS 27 Launch Offer

2 Mac Licenses
Lifetime Updates
All Pro Features

SAVE 50%

5 Devices

Ideal for teams and small businesses

$35.99

macOS 27 Launch Offer

5 Mac Licenses
Lifetime Updates
All Pro Features

FAQs

What should I do if I haven't received the license email? −

After payment, you will receive two emails: a receipt and a license email. The license email may arrive a few minutes later than the receipt.
If you only received the receipt, please check your spam folder, as the license email may have been incorrectly marked as spam by your email provider.
If you received neither email, it usually means an incorrect email address was entered during checkout, or your email service cannot receive emails normally.
No matter the situation, don’t worry—contact us via the email below to resolve the issue.

What if activation fails or there is a network error? +

Make sure your Mac is connected to the internet.
If you use a network proxy, firewall, or security tool such as Clash, Surge, AdGuard, Little Snitch, or LuLu, temporarily quit it or allow LaunchOS network access, then try activation again.
If the issue continues, switch to another network, such as a mobile hotspot, and retry.
If activation still fails, contact us using the official email below.

How do I use my license on a new device? +

If you can still access the old device:
Open LaunchOS on the old device, go to Settings → About → Device Management, remove the old device, and then activate LaunchOS on the new device.
If you can no longer access the old device:
Activate directly on the new device. When LaunchOS says the license is already in use or the device limit has been reached, click Device Management in the dialog, remove the old device, and continue activation.

Why is LaunchOS not available on the App Store? +

Because of App Store review rules, third-party developers usually cannot publish a replica of a native system app, even when that original app no longer works in the latest system. LaunchOS closely restores the classic Launchpad experience, which is exactly why it is not a good fit for App Store distribution.
LaunchOS payments are processed by Paddle, which is also used by software companies such as MacPaw, the team behind CleanMyMac. Paddle protects your payment information. We only collect the email address needed for license management, such as sending, recovering, or resetting a leaked license.

Is there a free trial available? +

Of course! LaunchOS offers two plans: Basic and PRO. The PRO plan includes a 7-day free trial. After the trial ends, you can choose to activate it or continue using the Basic plan.

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Supported Languages

Your launchpad is the only real alternative and it makes macOS Tahoe usable again.

Steve JORDIComputer Scientist

LaunchOS brings back Launchpad perfectly with smooth animations and all exactly how launchpad used to work.

MacVinceInfluencer YouTuber

Great app… well done! Tried many launchers and often buggy or laggy. None of that with LaunchOS… nice interface and smooth!!

No_Builder_1977From Reddit

LaunchOS is a very nicely made, solidly implemented version of the classic Launchpad. If you still miss Launchpad, you'll be very happy with it.

MacStoriesApple Tech Media

This is my favorite one. I prefer it to the original launchpad (you can actually decide what goes in your launchpad!)

nicolaselhaniFrom Reddit

LaunchOS achieves pixel-level restoration of Apple's native "Launchpad" in both interface and interaction logic, and even makes it more user-friendly.

黄杨MEInfluencer Content Creator

Purchased and absolutely love it. It’s nearly a pixel perfect replacement in look, form, function, and speed. It even has hot corners!

Ethan MatthewsIndie Developer

LaunchOS changes everything. It basically brings back the classic Launchpad we all remember, but rebuilt and refined for Tahoe.

ThisIsEInfluencer YouTuber

Literally signed-up to Reddit to write a thank you post here! Absolutely love the app. LaunchOS was extremely trackpad-friendly.

Beginning_Green_740From Reddit

LaunchOS is fluid and works very fast, performing like the native application would, just like we have Launchpad back in macOS Tahoe.

Brandon ButchInfluencer YouTuber

I think I’ve tried all the alternatives that have been created. Your app is the most beautiful, neat, and fastest.

什么时候From RedNote

LaunchOS is the Launchpad Apple removed — but smarter, more customizable, and genuinely useful every day.

Appetco & Tech CaféInfluencer Apple Popularizer

It’s absolutely perfect copy and even better than the original launchpad, no lags, auto refresh when a new app is installed, and more all in a descent price.

Immediate_Ad_9690From Reddit

LaunchOS brings back the classic, well-organized Launchpad experience on the latest macOS, making it the familiar launchpad I loved but better.

AppleThemeInfluencer YouTuber

You lovely people have given me my Mac back. I came close to tears of joy - certainly a welling up. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Pete GraysonFrom Email

LaunchOS makes macOS Tahoe feel like it never lost the old Launchpad, looks and behaves like a native system feature, but not a 3rd-party launcher.

Tech GhostInfluencer YouTuber

Oh wow!! Thats the most polished Launchpad replacement I’ve come across! Just bought a pro license :) Thanks for your work! <3

jfbeckerFrom Reddit

LaunchOS effectively restores the native system launchpad experience with smooth performance. Even the free version is still quite capable.

Mac 张Influencer Content Creator

LaunchOS is definitely the most native one I've experienced. I didn't expect it to be so smooth and responsive!

CautiousXperimentorFrom Reddit

LaunchOS brings back the classic Launchpad—but rebuilt and refined. Fully customizable and beautiful, it feels tailored to my workflow.

Conor ButkovicInfluencer YouTuber

Stable, fast, and smooth. Almost a 1:1 clone of Launchpad.

Muted-Reflection9536From Reddit

I started to use LaunchOS, a tiny app that fills the Launchpad absence. Pretty good.

Igor_FreibergerFrom Reddit

+1 for LaunchOS. Feels and looks just like the old native Launchpad

-skyrocketeer-From Reddit

LaunchOS is the PREMIER launchpad experience for macOS 26+. It’s the absolute best, you’ll be glad you went for it!

CatslobberFrom Reddit

Your launchpad is the only real alternative and it makes macOS Tahoe usable again.

Steve JORDIComputer Scientist

LaunchOS brings back Launchpad perfectly with smooth animations and all exactly how launchpad used to work.

MacVinceInfluencer YouTuber

Great app… well done! Tried many launchers and often buggy or laggy. None of that with LaunchOS… nice interface and smooth!!

No_Builder_1977From Reddit

LaunchOS is a very nicely made, solidly implemented version of the classic Launchpad. If you still miss Launchpad, you'll be very happy with it.

MacStoriesApple Tech Media

This is my favorite one. I prefer it to the original launchpad (you can actually decide what goes in your launchpad!)

nicolaselhaniFrom Reddit

LaunchOS achieves pixel-level restoration of Apple's native "Launchpad" in both interface and interaction logic, and even makes it more user-friendly.

黄杨MEInfluencer Content Creator

Purchased and absolutely love it. It’s nearly a pixel perfect replacement in look, form, function, and speed. It even has hot corners!

Ethan MatthewsIndie Developer

LaunchOS changes everything. It basically brings back the classic Launchpad we all remember, but rebuilt and refined for Tahoe.

ThisIsEInfluencer YouTuber

Literally signed-up to Reddit to write a thank you post here! Absolutely love the app. LaunchOS was extremely trackpad-friendly.

Beginning_Green_740From Reddit

LaunchOS is fluid and works very fast, performing like the native application would, just like we have Launchpad back in macOS Tahoe.

Brandon ButchInfluencer YouTuber

I think I’ve tried all the alternatives that have been created. Your app is the most beautiful, neat, and fastest.

什么时候From RedNote

LaunchOS is the Launchpad Apple removed — but smarter, more customizable, and genuinely useful every day.

Appetco & Tech CaféInfluencer Apple Popularizer

It’s absolutely perfect copy and even better than the original launchpad, no lags, auto refresh when a new app is installed, and more all in a descent price.

Immediate_Ad_9690From Reddit

LaunchOS brings back the classic, well-organized Launchpad experience on the latest macOS, making it the familiar launchpad I loved but better.

AppleThemeInfluencer YouTuber

You lovely people have given me my Mac back. I came close to tears of joy - certainly a welling up. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Pete GraysonFrom Email

LaunchOS makes macOS Tahoe feel like it never lost the old Launchpad, looks and behaves like a native system feature, but not a 3rd-party launcher.

Tech GhostInfluencer YouTuber

Oh wow!! Thats the most polished Launchpad replacement I’ve come across! Just bought a pro license :) Thanks for your work! <3

jfbeckerFrom Reddit

LaunchOS effectively restores the native system launchpad experience with smooth performance. Even the free version is still quite capable.

Mac 张Influencer Content Creator

LaunchOS is definitely the most native one I've experienced. I didn't expect it to be so smooth and responsive!

CautiousXperimentorFrom Reddit

LaunchOS brings back the classic Launchpad—but rebuilt and refined. Fully customizable and beautiful, it feels tailored to my workflow.

Conor ButkovicInfluencer YouTuber

Stable, fast, and smooth. Almost a 1:1 clone of Launchpad.

Muted-Reflection9536From Reddit

I started to use LaunchOS, a tiny app that fills the Launchpad absence. Pretty good.

Igor_FreibergerFrom Reddit

+1 for LaunchOS. Feels and looks just like the old native Launchpad

-skyrocketeer-From Reddit

LaunchOS is the PREMIER launchpad experience for macOS 26+. It’s the absolute best, you’ll be glad you went for it!

CatslobberFrom Reddit

LaunchOS - Best Launchpad Alternative
for macOS 26 and macOS 27

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brew install --cask launchos

Requires macOS 26+Last updated Sep 23, 2026Download Beta Alternative Download

Free Basic plan7-day Pro trial

Bring Back the LaunchpadYou Know

The Best Launchpad Alternative for macOS 26 and macOS 27