Live wallpaper or frosted glass
The launcher background can mirror your current desktop wallpaper, or switch to a clean frosted-glass blur. Either way it looks like it belongs on macOS.
Facet · Paid once
Facet is a visual app launcher for Mac.
Browse apps in a polished grid, search from the keyboard, keep folders, and import your Launchpad layout. Buy once for $14.99Get it FREE or 50% OFF — no subscription, no telemetry-based growth loops.
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$14.99
$14.99 $7.49 50% OFF
One-time purchase. No subscription.
macOSDesigned for modern Mac users.
PrivateNo telemetry by default. Built to run locally.
Open, browse, launch — instantly.
Facet launcher demo
The launcher you already know, made careful again.
Compact or Fullscreen
Glance at a floating compact panel, or open an immersive full-screen overlay with system vibrancy. Switch modes in one click.
Instant on hotkey
Press your global hotkey and Facet appears in under 100ms. Built for the same speed reflex as the launcher you remember.
Choose how you launch.
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Wallpaper
Compact panel
Keyboard search
Frosted glass
Folders
Answers for Mac users replacing Launchpad.
What is Facet?
Facet is a Launchpad replacement for Mac. It restores a classic app grid with keyboard search, folders, Launchpad layout import, and local-first app organization.
How much does Facet cost?
Facet costs $14.99 as a one-time purchase. One license activates up to three Macs, with no subscription.
Does Facet collect telemetry?
No. Facet is built to run locally with no ad tracking and no telemetry-based growth loops.
More ways to evaluate Facet.
Get Launchpad back on macOS 26
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Launchpad replacement
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Launchpad alternative
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macOS Tahoe
Looking for Launchpad on a newer macOS release? See the macOS Tahoe Launchpad replacement guide.
Where is Launchpad?
Trying to find the built-in launcher? Start with where is Launchpad on Mac.
Mac app launcher
For broader launcher searches, see why Facet works as a Mac app launcher.
Download the notarized Mac app.
Facet is distributed as a Developer ID signed and Apple-notarized app with Sparkle updates. Download the latest release, open the DMG, drag Facet to Applications, then paste your license key to unlock.
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Facet uses Dodo Payments for checkout and license codes. One purchase activates up to three Macs. Promo price: $14.99 $7.49.