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DashPane v2, a macOS app switcher and launcher

DashPane v2, a macOS app switcher and launcher

by jbetala7·Apr 20, 2026·1 point·2 comments

AI Analysis

MidCozySlick

One-time $4.99 payment undercuts subscription app switchers like Raycast Pro.

Strengths
  • Native Swift implementation with zero Electron overhead or memory bloat
  • Edge gesture activation reveals window lists without keyboard shortcuts
  • Lifetime license with updates included instead of recurring subscription fees
Weaknesses
  • AltTab already does app switching for free on macOS
  • Raycast and Alfred cover launching plus much more functionality
Category
Target Audience

Mac power users who switch between apps frequently

Similar To

AltTab · Raycast · Alfred

Post Description

Built this for macOS because I wanted app switching to feel faster and more flexible than the default Command-Tab flow.

DashPane combines app switching and launching in one flow, with:

• customizable app shortcuts • fuzzy search for apps and windows • sidebar access • edge gestures • more consistent Command-Tab behavior • appearance, menu bar, and haptics settings

This is the v2 update, shipped about a month after launch. A lot of the changes came from early user feedback.

Site: https://www.dashpane.pro/

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