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Best Mac apps to launch apps & commands faster

Launchers and command bars.

  1. 1. start Discover a superior way to launch and organize applications on your Mac. Launch apps & commands faster Setapp 95% · 194 ratings
  2. 2. Monarch Launch apps faster Launch apps & commands faster Setapp 100% · 47 ratings
  3. 3. choclift Turn iPhone into a touch bar Launch apps & commands faster Setapp
  4. 4. Lacona Tell your Mac what to do Launch apps & commands faster Setapp 74% · 72 ratings
  5. 5. Apps for Google App Launch apps & commands faster Mac App Store
  6. 6. Apps For Google Shortcuts App Launch apps & commands faster Mac App Store
  7. 7. ClassLink OneClick Extension Launch apps & commands faster Mac App Store
  8. 8. Paletro Access app menu commands Automate with shortcuts & gestures Setapp 98% · 474 ratings
  9. 9. DockFlow Dock presets for every task Customize your Dock Sold separately
  10. 10. DockGroups Your Dock, minus the clutter Customize your Dock Sold separately
  11. 11. GestureCraft Custom gestures for your Mac Automate with shortcuts & gestures Sold separately
  12. 12. Browser For Social Media Browse & manage social networks Mac App Store
  13. 13. Dropzone Complete everyday tasks faster Access files faster Setapp 99% · 1,201 ratings
  14. 14. iBoysoft MagicMenu Expand your Mac’s right click Automate with shortcuts & gestures Setapp 88% · 422 ratings
  15. 15. Workspaces Set up your work in one click Plan & manage projects Setapp 94% · 358 ratings
  16. 16. Grida Desktop Organizer Organize & clean up folders Mac App Store
  17. 17. InputConfig Automate with shortcuts & gestures Mac App Store
  18. 18. Remote Mouse Control your Mac remotely Mac App Store
  19. 19. WidgetWall Add widgets to Mac desktop Add widgets to your desktop Setapp 89% · 546 ratings
  20. 20. BetterMacWidgets Your desktop, but useful Add widgets to your desktop Setapp 92% · 25 ratings
  21. 21. Trickster Quickly access recent files Access files faster Setapp 96% · 180 ratings
  22. 22. MacWidget Desktop Widgets Add widgets to your desktop Mac App Store
  23. 23. NotchVinyl Notch Music Widget Use the MacBook notch Mac App Store

Related tasks

Automate with shortcuts & gestures 31 Access files faster 28 Add widgets to your desktop 41 Control music from anywhere 29 Find files fast 15 Customize how your Mac looks 44

Questions

What is the best Mac app to launch apps & commands faster?
start is the top pick here: Discover a superior way to launch and organize applications on your Mac. Also worth a look: Monarch, choclift.
Are these apps part of a Setapp membership?
11 of 23 apps are included in a Setapp membership; the rest are sold separately.
Do they run natively on Apple Silicon?
14 of 23 apps run natively on M-series Macs.