Launchie

Launchie is a native macOS utility that replaces Apple's removed or degraded Launchpad on macOS 26 Tahoe and macOS 27. It provides a customizable app grid, folders, spaces, smart lists, search, hide apps, backup/restore, hot corner access, and custom shortcuts. Public evidence shows a 4.6/5 rating on the Mac App Store across 141 ratings and coverage from Mac-focused publications such as iDownloadBlog, Mac & i, and MacGadget. Revenue, growth, and team size are not publicly disclosed. The landing page does not publish pricing, but user reviews mention a free tier and a paid upgrade. The product likely uses a freemium model through the Mac App Store. Launchie succeeds because Apple created a sudden, widespread pain point by removing familiar Launchpad functionality, and Launchie restores that workflow while adding meaningful modern features. It is likely an early-stage or small-team product with a strong niche wedge but limited long-term defensibility if Apple changes course or broader launchers absorb the use case.