OrbitRing for Mac: Circular App Launcher Groups Apps by Category

OrbitRing is a new macOS app launcher that arranges your apps in a circular menu around the cursor for quick, visual access. It groups apps by category (e.g., Work, Creative, Communication) so you can jump between workflows without digging through the Dock or Mission Control. You can switch rings with a trackpad gesture or the mouse scroll wheel.

The approach resembles classic pie/radial menus used in design tools and launchers, but tailored for macOS app launching. The interface aims to reduce friction for power users who juggle multiple contexts during the day.

• Key features: Circular app layout centered on the cursor; category-based rings; switch rings via trackpad or scroll wheel.
• Customization: Choose and order which apps appear in each ring to match your workflow.
• Availability: macOS app; requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later per App Store listing.
• Pricing: Free download with an optional in-app purchase (regional pricing varies).
• Privacy: Developer indicates no data collection on the App Store privacy label.

Learn more: Visit the official OrbitRing website or download from the Mac App Store.

Context: If you’ve used radial tool pickers in apps or launchers like Launchy-style pie menus, OrbitRing brings a similar, gesture-first experience to macOS for faster app switching. It could complement keyboard-first tools like Spotlight, Alfred, or Raycast.

Discussion: Would a circular launcher help you switch contexts faster, or do you stick with Spotlight/Raycast and the Dock?