What is the best Launchpad replacement for macOS Tahoe?

AppGrid is a Launchpad-style replacement for macOS Tahoe that restores a visual app grid with pages, folders, Launchpad layout import, and free core features.

Can AppGrid import my old Launchpad layout?

Yes. AppGrid can import your old Launchpad pages, folders, and icon positions so you do not have to rebuild the grid manually.

How is AppGrid different from LaunchOS?

Both restore a Launchpad-style grid. LaunchOS focuses on visual fidelity, while AppGrid adds broader macOS compatibility, layout import, multi-select organization, AI-assisted rearrangement, and a free core tier.

The Best Launchpad Alternative for macOS Tahoe

Launchpad is Gone.
Your App Grid Shouldn’t Be.

AppGrid restores the classic grid on macOS 26 Tahoe — no hacks, no Terminal, just install and go.

Download — $25 Lifetime

App Store — $30

Free core features · No subscription required · Rated 4.1 ★ on the App Store · See all plans →

Comparing options? See our macOS Tahoe app launcher comparison.

Best Launchpad Replacement for macOS Tahoe

AppGrid is a Launchpad-style replacement for macOS 26 Tahoe. It brings back the visual app grid Apple removed, including pages, folders, layout import, and optional hot corners, pinch gesture, multi-select, and AI-assisted rearrangement. If you are comparing AppGrid with LaunchOS, Launchie, Undye, or the Dock Applications folder workaround, AppGrid is the strongest choice for people who want both the classic grid and better organization tools.

Need	Best choice	Why
Classic Launchpad grid	AppGrid or LaunchOS	Both use pages and a visual icon grid
Import old Launchpad layout	AppGrid	Recreates pages, folders, and icon positions
Free core replacement	AppGrid	Core grid features are free
Pixel-faithful animation	LaunchOS	Focused on recreating the old feel closely
No third-party install	Dock Applications folder	Built in, but not a true Launchpad replacement
Temporary old-interface workaround	Undye	Experimental and update-fragile

Everything Launchpad Had. And What It Never Did.

Free

Everything Launchpad was

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Classic grid view
Same layout and feel as Launchpad
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Import your Launchpad layout
Pages, folders, icon positions — all carried over
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Rename apps
Show shorter or friendlier names
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Sort page A–Z
Clean up one page at a time
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Group pages into categories
Organise pages with colour-coded labels

Pro

What Apple never added

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Multi-select operations
Move, group, or remove multiple apps at once
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Sort everything A–Z
All pages in one click
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Save & restore layout
Snapshot your grid and reload it anytime
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Category colors
Customise your page group colours
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Hot corners (direct version)
Trigger AppGrid from any screen corner

What Users Say

“AppGrid has restored the convenience that I lost by upgrading to macOS 26 and I highly recommend this app to anyone that misses Launchpad. 10 stars!”
— d’Ave, ★★★★★

“With over 200 apps on my Mac, this is INCREDIBLE and works flawlessly!”
— Erik, ★★★★★

“It works reliably, is thoughtfully designed, and offers exactly what I was looking for. One of the best investments in the App Store.”
— Gianni, ★★★★★

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Built by the developer of Launchpad Manager — 12 years of Launchpad tools.

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