OrbitRing for Mac: Circular App Launcher Groups Apps by Category

OrbitRing is a new macOS launcher that displays your apps in a circular menu around the cursor for faster switching and launching. It groups apps by category (e.g., work, creative, communication) and lets you flip between those rings using trackpad gestures or the mouse scroll wheel. The idea is to reduce Dock hunting and make context switching feel quick and natural.

The interface is designed to be lightweight and customizable. You can tailor which apps appear and how they’re organized, so your most-used tools are always within a short gesture. Early listings suggest support for launching more than just apps (like files, folders, or web shortcuts), but the core focus remains rapid app access.

• Key features: Circular app layout centered on the cursor; category-based rings; switch rings via trackpad/scroll wheel.
• Customization: Choose the apps you want, reorder them, and adapt categories to your workflows.
• Platform: macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later.
• Pricing: Free download with optional in-app purchase; regional pricing may vary.
• Availability: Mac App Store and the official website.

Context: Radial or pie-style launchers have long appealed to power users for quick tool selection. OrbitRing brings that idea to macOS app launching with a modern, gesture-first design aimed at reducing friction when moving between tasks.

Discussion: Would a ring-based launcher speed up your app switching, or do you prefer Spotlight, Raycast, and the Dock?