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AppGrid reviews & press coverage

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In the press

Press coverage

9to5Mac March 25, 2026

“Apple blocks App Store updates for Mac app replacing Launchpad, a feature it no longer offers.”

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Macworld March 26, 2026

“The reason Apple won’t let this developer update their app is insane.”

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How-To Geek September 20, 2025

“Missing Launchpad in macOS Tahoe? Here Are 3 Ways to Replace It.”

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From the App Store

User reviews

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★★★★★
“This app has the look and feel of the old tried and true Launchpad that I have come to know over the last decade.”
Erica.D · App Store
★★★★★
“AppGrid is a great replacement for Launchpad. All my apps are organized as they were before, and now I can quickly find things again.”
Barb 00 · App Store
★★★★★
“This app works at least as well as the one that Apple discontinued, and AppGrid even gives you a way to import your old Launchpad database.”
cyberchuck · App Store
★★★★★
“AppGrid has restored the convenience that I lost by upgrading to macOS Tahoe and I highly recommend this app to anyone that misses Launchpad. 10 stars!”
Erik · App Store
★★★★★
“With over 200 Apps on my Mac, this is INCREDIBLE and works flawlessly!”
Gianni · App Store
★★★★★
“I’m absolutely thrilled with this app! It works reliably, is thoughtfully designed, and offers exactly what I was looking for.”
Colin Oatley · App Store
★★★★★
“Excellent replacement for Launchpad. I was pleased to find that it can import my Launchpad app groupings, so I can pick up where I left off.”
Kevin3210 · App Store
★★★★★
“Perfect for a digital hoarder. Importing my prior setup was quick and easy.”
App Store user · App Store

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