Launchie 2
Productivity & Mac Utilities · macOS · Mac App Store (one-time)
About Launchie 2
Launchie is a free, open-source macOS Launchpad replacement built specifically for macOS 26 Tahoe, which removed icon rearranging and folders from the native Launchpad. It restores drag-and-drop reordering, custom folders, Spaces (separate app workspaces), adjustable icon sizes, and customizable hotkeys, with a choice between a modern Liquid Glass UI and a classic sheet look. Search surfaces your most-used apps first, and the app runs natively on Apple Silicon. Alternatives: Launchie is a free, open-source macOS Launchpad replacement built specifically for macOS 26 Tahoe, which removed icon rearranging and folders from the native Launchpad. It restores drag-and-drop reordering, custom folders, Spaces (separate app workspaces), adjustable icon sizes, and customizable hotkeys, with a choice between a modern Liquid Glass UI and a classic sheet look. Search surfaces your most-used apps first, and the app runs natively on Apple Silicon.
12-Dimension Score
| Personal Workflow Fit | 4.5 | macOS native; locally installed |
| Risk Assessment | 4.5 | established distribution channel; active status |
| Budget Impact | 4.0 | lifetime deal — one-time cost |
| Product DNA | 3.5 | detailed description (945 chars) |
| Innovation Potential | 3.0 | standard feature set |
| Build vs Buy | 3.0 | moderate complexity |
| Deal Economics | 3.0 | economics unclear |
| Competitor Landscape | 2.5 | 11+ alternatives — crowded market |
| Integration Potential | 2.0 | no documented API or integrations |
| AI/Automation Synergy | 2.0 | no AI/automation features |
| Consolidation Value | 1.5 | 98 tools already owned — adds fragmentation |
| Unique Value | 1.0 | extreme saturation — 98 owned tools in category |
Details
| Platform | macOS |
| Cost Model | Mac App Store (one-time) |
| Source | MAS |
| Status | Active |