The Launchpad
You Know,
Refined for Tahoe

LaunchOS - Best Launchpad Alternative for macOS 26 (Tahoe)

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 we built LaunchOS — for us, and for you.

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Requires macOS 26 (Tahoe)Last updated Apr 9, 2026Download Beta Alternative Download

LaunchOS Features

Native Launchpad Experience

Seamless with Liquid Glass

Built Natively, Smooth and Fast

Quick Right-Click Menu

Launch with Global HotKey

Launch with Trackpad Gesture

Pro

Launch from Hot Corners

Pro

Launch with Keyboard F4 Key

Pro

Customizable Grid Layout

Pro

Vertical Scroll View

Pro

Custom App Renaming

Pro

Custom App Sources

Pro

Hide Unwanted Apps

Pro

Window Browsing Mode

ProComing Soon

Completely Uninstall Apps

ProComing Soon

Rapid Iteration Ahead

Based on Your Feedback

Explore All Details

See every feature, refinement, and interaction detail behind LaunchOS

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Choose the perfect plan for your needs

Single Device

Perfect for individual users who want to enhance their Mac productivity.

$11.99

Early Supporter Price — Stage 3

1 Mac License
Lifetime Updates
All Pro Features

SAVE 25%

2 Devices

Perfect for professionals with multiple Macs or families

$18.99

Early Supporter Price — Stage 3

2 Mac Licenses
Lifetime Updates
All Pro Features

SAVE 50%

5 Devices

Ideal for teams and small businesses looking to boost productivity

$35.99

Early Supporter Price — Stage 3

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? +

Please ensure your Mac is connected to the internet.
If you are currently using a VPN, network proxy, or firewall, please temporarily disable them and try activating again.
If the issue persists, it might be due to your local network restrictions. You can try switching to another network, such as a mobile hotspot, and activate again.
If the problem still remains, please contact us via the email below.

Do I need to repurchase the license when changing devices? +

You do not need to repurchase. If you change your device, simply remove the old device during the activation process. You can also manage your devices in the Settings-About-Device Management interface.

Is there a free trial available? +

Of course! LaunchOS offers both a Basic and a PRO plan. The Basic plan is completely free, while 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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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

Very satisfied with LaunchOS. It’s the most feature-rich and stable, well worth the modest price if you miss Launchpad.

46from1971From 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 brings back the classic Launchpad—but rebuilt and refined. Fully customizable and beautiful, it feels tailored to my workflow.

Conor ButkovicInfluencer YouTuber

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

Very satisfied with LaunchOS. It’s the most feature-rich and stable, well worth the modest price if you miss Launchpad.

46from1971From 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 brings back the classic Launchpad—but rebuilt and refined. Fully customizable and beautiful, it feels tailored to my workflow.

Conor ButkovicInfluencer YouTuber

LaunchOS - Best Launchpad Alternative
for macOS 26 (Tahoe)

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brew install --cask launchos

Requires macOS 26 (Tahoe)Last updated Apr 9, 2026Download Beta Alternative Download

The Launchpad
You Know,
Refined for Tahoe

LaunchOS - Best Launchpad Alternative for macOS 26 (Tahoe)