AppGrid Blog & User Guides
Practical guides for Mac users who prefer a visual way to launch and organize apps. Learn what changed in macOS Tahoe, compare Launchpad-style alternatives, and get more from AppGrid.
Best Launchpad Alternatives for Mac — Visual App Launchers Compared
Quick answer: The best Launchpad alternative for most Mac users is AppGrid if you want a visual app grid with pages, folders, old Launchpad layout
AppGrid vs LaunchOS vs Launchie — Best Launchpad Replacement?
Quick answer: AppGrid is best if you want a Launchpad-style grid with multi-select bulk operations, AI rearrangement, folders, pages, sorting, and a free core version
Apple blocked updates to my app for looking like a feature they removed
Six months ago Apple removed Launchpad from macOS Tahoe. I built AppGrid — a grid-based app launcher — to fill the gap. It got traction
Launchpad Removed in macOS Tahoe? How to Get It Back
If you just upgraded to macOS 26 (Tahoe) and can’t find Launchpad, you’re not imagining things. Apple removed it. Launchpad is gone in macOS Tahoe
What’s New in AppGrid Version 1.27
1. A more distraction-free experience (PRO) We’ve added an auto-hide top controls setting for PRO users who prefer an ultra-minimalist interface. When enabled, your grid feels fully
Why We Built AppGrid for macOS Tahoe: A Better Way to Launch Apps for Visual Thinkers
Some apps are born out of ambition. Others, out of frustration. AppGrid began with a blank desktop, a muscle memory that didn’t work anymore, and