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24 alternatives to Vanish

Automatically Hide/Close inactive apps

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Vanish launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Quitter for Mac▲280

   Automatically hide or quit apps after periods of inactivity

   2016 · marco.org · its alternatives →

2. 2
   AppsManager▲4

   Show Desktop, close, restart, hide Apps & Keep app Visible

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Later▲447

   Save all your Mac apps for later with one click

   2022 · getlater.app · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Hocus Focus▲304

   A Mac menu bar utility that hides your inactive windows

   2014 · hocusfoc.us · its alternatives →

5. 5
   AppSwitcher for Mac▲105

   Clean app switching. One app at a time. Like iOS on Mac.

   2021 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Hide My Bar▲119

   macOS app to turn off the Touch Bar at will

   2020 · clemstation.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Cloak: Hide Apps▲93

   Hide apps on your iPhone & iPad

   2022 · getcape.app · its alternatives →

8. 8
   MagicQuit▲131

   Automatically closes apps when you're not using them anymore

   2023 · magicquit.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   WorkspacePro▲314

   Launch a bunch of macOS apps just with 1 shortcut or click!

   2019 · workspaceproapp.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    clearspace▲394

    Make your phone less addicting

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Fader▲90

    Minimize windows when you switch apps automatically

    Apr 2026 · eythor.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Agents Never Sleep▲90

    Got tired of reaching for the terminal to caffeinate my mac and tweaking system settings Now got a new friend in my menubar Enjoy!

    Aug 2026 · agentsneversleep.app · its alternatives →

13. 13
    App Cleaner & Uninstaller▲96

    Easily remove applications from your Mac 🖥

    2017 · nektony.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Auto Shutdown▲96

    Make Mommy proud, never miss bedtime.

    Nov 2025 · clemstation.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    MacQuit▲107

    Quit all running Mac apps in one click from your menu bar

    Mar 2026 · awesomemacapp.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Desktop Organizer ▲166

    File zones, keep your desktop clean and tidy

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Mirror▲166

    Detect hidden apps on MacOS

    Dec 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Super App Lock▲162

    Lock & hide apps, protect privacy, screen time control

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Apps Tracker▲72

    Automate your time tracking

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    AALocker▲80

    Hide the apps on iPhone/iPad

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Usagebar▲172

    A macOS menu bar app that tracks your Claude Code 5-hour and weekly usage limits. See reset timers, get notifications, and never hit the wall unexpectedly.

    Jan 2026 · usagebar.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Ditch▲92

    App cleaner that lives in your MacBook’s notch

    Apr 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    One.do▲99

    Instead of cluttered lists, focus on the one thing

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Channel▲109

    Removes distracting features from apps

    2021 · channel.af · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →