Launchers and Search apps for Mac
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MacPip lists 2 launcher and search apps for Mac, and a person has checked 2 of them.2 of them have a free version.2 of them sell a one-time license.If you want it free, start with LaunchHome.
Updated Nov 3, 2026. Order is by most recent check, never by payment.
| App | Price | Free or paid | Apple silicon | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaunchHome | Free, Pro $9.90 once, 7-day trial | Free versionOne-time | Yes, and Intel, its maker says | Nov 3 |
| Espresso | Free for personal use, Pro €19 once | Free versionOne-time | Yes, and Intel, its maker says | Nov 3 |
Which one to pick
- Pick LaunchHome if you want it free.
- Pick Espresso if you would rather pay once than subscribe.
- Pick Espresso if you want it to run natively on Apple silicon.
- Pick LaunchHome if you need it to work offline, as its maker says it does.
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Native means built just for the Mac with Apple's own tools, like Swift, rather than a web app in a wrapper. We go by the maker and their site.
Free means a usable free version, not just a trial. One-time and Subscription mean that paid option exists, so one app can show under several.
Apple silicon means it runs natively on M-series Macs, as its maker says.
An app we could not confirm stays out of that filter rather than guessing.
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LaunchHomeLaunchpad for Mac, back the way you remember it.Free, Pro $9.90, 7-day trial
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Espressoby @gianni135mcEspresso is the Everything-style file search app for MacFree for personal use, Pro €19
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Questions
Are there free launcher and search apps for Mac?
Yes. With a free version on MacPip: LaunchHome, Espresso.
Which launcher and search apps for Mac have a one-time price?
With a one-time option, so you can avoid a subscription: LaunchHome, Espresso.
Which launcher and search apps run on Apple silicon?
By their makers' word or by our check: LaunchHome, Espresso.
Which launcher and search apps has a person checked?
Each has a dated report on its page: LaunchHome, Espresso.
How does MacPip order these apps?
Apps a person has checked come first, newest check first, then the rest by when they were added. Payment never changes the order, and sponsored rows are labeled and kept apart.