Bring over Launchpad
Your old pages and folders, in one click.
Launchpad replacement for macOS 26 & 27
Launchpad and Dock,
the way you want them.
Put your launcher full screen, in the notch, or in your Dock. Group apps in the Dock, give each desktop its own.
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All the ways to open it
- ⌥space
- fnF4
- Rest the pointer at the notch
- Two fingers up on the DockDock mode
- A hot corner
- A trackpad gesture
- The menu bar icon
Profiles
Same Mac. A different launcher.
At 9:00 it’s your work tools. At 6:00 PM it’s Home — other apps, bigger icons, its own wallpaper.
Drag to compare.
Turns on by itself when…
A Focus turns onWork Focus, Sleep, any you have
A display is plugged inYour Studio Display — or any external one
Only the laptop screen is leftUnplugged — the travel setup
It’s timeMon–Fri, 9:00–18:00 · 6:00 PM
You press its shortcut⌥⌘2 — any keys you like
Or by hand
From the profile menu in the launcher or in the menu bar. When no rule fits, your main profile comes back.
When it turns on
Opens its appsQuits the ones you setRuns your ShortcutsA short note says why
Dock
A different Dock on every desktop.
Design and code on one desktop, calls and slides on another, chats, music and games at home. In Dock mode every profile keeps its own Dock on each desktop.
- Work
- Meetings
- Home
Dock
Too many apps in the Dock? Group them.
A group takes one place in the Dock and opens right in the row.
Links
Not just apps.
Keep the sites, project folders and documents you open every day in a Links tab next to your apps.
- Add from your browserSelect a link and press ⌃⌥L — or press it on the open page. A small card takes it, with its icon and name.
- Add from FinderSelect a file or a folder and press ⌃⌥L. It opens from Links in one click.
- Keep it in your DockIn Dock mode, drag a link or a file from your browser or Finder onto the Dock — it stays there and in Links.
- One search for everythingType once — apps and links show up together.
- Each profile keeps its ownWork links at work, your own at home.
All the ways to add a link
- ⌃⌥Lanywhere
- + on the Links tab
- ⌘Cthen⌘Von the Links tab
- Drag it onto the DockDock mode
Arrange
Arrange it your way.
Six things you do right on the page — no settings to dig through.
- Your grid, your sizePick how many columns and rows fit on a page.
- Drag, select and groupDrag one app onto another — that’s a folder. Select a few with a frame or ⌘-click, then drag them anywhere or press ⌘G.
- Smart folders, your lookFolders that fill themselves by your rules. Pick the size, the style and the color.
- Hide what you don’t needHide an app from this profile. It stays on your Mac.
- Sort and backgroundSort by name, date added or last opened. A blurred wallpaper, a color or a picture of your own.
- Undo anythingMoved the wrong thing? ⌘Z puts it back.
Smart folders
Folders that fill themselves.
Tell a folder what belongs in it.
New apps land there on their own.
- Start from a ready-made folderRecently Used, Most Used, Never Used and more.
- Or write your own ruleBy name, category, App Store or Homebrew, last used, launch count, install date, Apple Silicon or Intel.
- See what matches as you typeThe list on the right updates with every change.
- Give it a color and a sizeIt sits on your page like any folder — as icons or a list.
Make folders as big as they matter.
See what’s inside without opening it — as icons or a list, right on the page.
Up to 3 × 3Resize any folder and see its apps right on the page.
Icons or a listPick what reads faster for this folder.
Name under or on topUnder the folder, or in its header.
A color of its ownSmart folders wear their color, so you spot them at once.
And there’s more.
The small things that make it feel at home on your Mac.
Backups and a layout file
Save a copy any time, or move your layout to another Mac.
Several displays
Opens on the screen under your pointer.
Keyboard all the way
Type to search, arrows to move, Return to open.
Every copy its own tile
Two versions of an app, each with its own tile.
Light and dark
Follows your Mac’s appearance and Reduce Motion.
New features arrive with free updates — see the changelog.
In your language.
English
Español
Deutsch
Français
Português
Italiano
日本語
한국어
简体中文
繁體中文
Pay once. Keep it.
Try everything free for 14 days. Buy when you’re sure. No subscription, ever.
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Lifetime updates included
- Move your license between Macs
- No account, no tracking
After the trial, ModusPad keeps working with some limitations. See what changes →
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Frequently asked questions
Is ModusPad a Launchpad replacement?
Yes. It's an independent app that brings back a full-screen grid with pages, folders and search on macOS 26 Tahoe and 27 Golden Gate — and adds profiles that switch by themselves.
Which macOS versions are supported?
macOS 26 Tahoe and macOS 27 Golden Gate.
Can I keep my old Launchpad layout?
Yes. If you used Launchpad before macOS 26, ModusPad brings over its pages and folders when you set it up — or later, from Settings.
Can I keep the macOS Dock?
Yes. Dock mode is a choice per profile. On other profiles, and when you quit ModusPad, the macOS Dock comes back as it was.
Do I need a MacBook with a notch?
No. On a display without a notch the island slides down from the top edge.
What happens after the trial?
ModusPad keeps working with limitations: your launcher stays as you set it up. See what changes →
Do I need an account?
No. You buy a license key, enter it in the app, and that's it.
Does ModusPad collect my data?
No. There are no analytics in the app, and your layouts and profiles stay on your Mac. ModusPad only goes online for updates, the trial and your license.
Can I move my license to a new Mac?
Yes. Deactivate the old Mac in Settings › License, or from the activation screen on the new one.
Your Mac, arranged your way.
14 days of everything, then pay once.
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