Classic visual app grid
Browse your apps visually again instead of remembering exact names or relying only on typed search.
Launchpad replacement for Mac users who want the app grid back.
Facet brings back the Launchpad-style workflow: open a visual grid, browse installed apps, search from the keyboard, keep folders, and import the layout you already organized. It is $14.99 once, not a subscription.
Why Mac users choose Facet as a Launchpad replacement.
Folders and layout import
Organize app groups and import the Launchpad layout you already spent time building.
$14.99 paid-once license
Facet activates on up to three Macs and has no subscription or telemetry-based growth loops.
When Facet is the right Launchpad replacement.
Facet is best when you want the old Launchpad mental model back: open a launcher, see your apps, search when needed, keep folders, and launch without managing workflows or automations. If you only want command palettes, Spotlight and power launchers may be enough; if you miss the app grid, Facet is built for that exact job.
- Use Facet for visual app launching, folders, and layout import.
- Use Spotlight for system-wide typed search and files.
- Use command-palette launchers for scripts, snippets, and automation.
- See the Facet comparison page if you are choosing between app launchers.