Facet

Overview checked Oct 7, 2026.

Facet is a visual launcher for Mac users who miss browsing applications in a Launchpad-style grid instead of beginning every launch with a text search. The permanent Free edition includes a full-screen app grid, keyboard search, folders, ordering, a global shortcut, and Launchpad layout import. Those tools can make a large installed-app collection easier to scan without rebuilding a menu-bar utility or a general command palette. Facet Pro is an optional paid one-time upgrade with a 14-day trial that does not require a card or convert into a subscription; it adds a compact floating panel, appearance controls, hot corners, hidden apps, aliases, and Dock or menu-bar icon customization. Quartz says the app runs locally without telemetry or ad tracking, a useful boundary for a launcher that can see installed apps. The official site now offers Facet 1.0.25. The 1.0.25 Sparkle ZIP declares macOS 14.0+ in its main app metadata. The previously inspected 1.0.15 DMG was arm64-only; current CPU support and runtime compatibility were not verified. Facet is best when visual browsing and folders are part of the habit; a search-first launcher may be a smaller fit for people who rarely want the full grid.