OrbitRing for Mac: Circular Launcher Groups Apps by Workflow
OrbitRing is a new macOS launcher that arranges your apps in a circular menu around the cursor for faster access. It groups apps by workflow (e.g., Work, Creative, Communication) and lets you switch rings using trackpad gestures or the mouse scroll wheel. The goal is to reduce Dock hunting and make context switching feel quick and natural.
Early listings indicate it supports launching not just apps but also files, folders, and URLs. The interface is lightweight and customizable, so you can decide which items appear in each ring and in what order. If you juggle multiple app sets during the day, a radial launcher can keep essentials one gesture away.
- Key features: Circular launcher centered on the cursor; category-based rings; switch rings via trackpad or scroll wheel.
- Customization: Choose included apps/shortcuts, reorder items, and tailor categories to your workflows.
- Platform: Requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later.
- Pricing: Free download with an optional in-app purchase (regional pricing varies).
- Privacy: App Store privacy label indicates no data collection by the developer.
Get it: Visit the official OrbitRing site or download from the Mac App Store.
Context: Pie/radial menus have long appealed to power users for quick tool selection. OrbitRing brings that idea to macOS app launching with a gesture-first design aimed at reducing friction when moving between tasks. If you already use Spotlight, Alfred, or Raycast for keyboard-driven launching, OrbitRing offers a complementary, cursor-centric approach.
Discussion: Would a circular launcher like OrbitRing speed up your daily app switching, or do you stick with Spotlight/Raycast and the Dock?