Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to KeyGhost – Keyboard app launcher for macOS
I got tired of MacOS failing to index applications (it consistently seems to prefer apps installed on my phone instead of the computer) so I've bound them to keys and have started building muscle memory for opening and switching apps. Reduces mental fatigue from constantly cmd + tabbing between apps all day
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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Switch▲135Keyboard-driven commands to navigate your apps faster
2019 · get-switch.app · its alternatives →
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Switch for macOS▲174Keyboard-driven commands to navigate your mac apps faster.
2021 · get-switch.app · its alternatives →
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App Launcher Switcher | Dock and CMD-Tab alternative
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Keyboard-centric app launcher & switcher
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Moves for macOS▲180Position macOS windows like a goddamn wizard ✨
2020 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Apptivate▲126Launch Mac apps with custom keyboard shortcuts
2016 · apptivateapp.com · its alternatives →
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Hone your keyboard skills without the hassle
2018 · orsolabs.dev · its alternatives →
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Key Click Pro▲108Track mouse clicks & keystrokes in your macOS status bar
2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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HotkeyClash▲88Find where your Mac keyboard shortcuts clash
Jun 2026 · hotkeyclash.com · its alternatives →
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Command-Tab Plus▲248Keyboard-centric application switcher for your Mac ⌘
2016 · commandtab.noteifyapp.com · its alternatives →
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Turn CapsLock into a Super Key & Boost Productivity
Feb 2026 · hypercaps.auramark-studio.com · its alternatives →
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Hold spacebar while pressing a key to launch/switch apps
2017 · spacelauncherapp.com · its alternatives →
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Switch between apps and windows with keyboard shortcuts
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Over the last couple of months I have designed and written Keys, a Mac application the helps learning typing and that is supposed to meet Mac users standards for a well-designed application. My goal is to become a micro-ISV or indie developer. The app is only in the Mac app store for now (no trial yet), since end of May, and I have been busy putting together a website and a personal blog since. I would be very interested what the HN community thinks about the application, how you like it, and how it is presented, from a business angle. Prior to this project, I have done much more work on…
2012 · getkeysapp.com · its alternatives →
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The keyboard that fixes all the Shift you hate (pre-launch)
2014 · nextkeyboard.co · its alternatives →
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TabDog▲102Hey everyone! I have a bad habit that I always end up with dozens of browser tabs and apps open at the same time. It gets so messy that finding one specific website becomes a nightmare. So I developed a extension + macOS menu bar app for myself and after using it for a while, I found it is much more better than I expected, so I decided to package it and release it as open source, completely free! I'd love to hear your feedback and looking forward to improve our app together!
Jan 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Karabiner▲80Awesome, powerful keyboard remapper for OSX.
2014 · karabiner-elements.pqrs.org · its alternatives →
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Use The Keyboard▲111Keyboard shortcuts for Mac, Windows, and web apps
2019 · usethekeyboard.com · its alternatives →
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