Monarch
Launch apps faster
Mac
Version 0.9.10
macOS 12.7 or later
14.3 MB
1 languages
Monarch is a modern command center for Mac. It brings your apps, files, clipboard, notes, bookmarks and more into one powerful launcher built from the ground up for speed and power, so everything you need is always a keystroke away.
Launch apps and run commands in a few keystrokes
Manage your Mac with a powerful hotkey system
Search files, apps and folders instantly
Create custom commands for frequent tasks
Monarch features
Launch anything and everything
Hit your hotkey and start typing. Monarch finds your apps, files and folders more reliably than any launcher because it uses its own custom index, so it works even when Spotlight doesn't.
Manage your Mac with shortcuts
Monarch's powerful shortcuts system lets you quickly set keyboard shortcuts to manage all of your apps and commands with ease, so you can extract the most value from your keyboard.
Connect anything with Superlinks
Build instant links to your favorite web apps and sites that allow you to manage tab clutter and turn your browser into a smart workspace.
Everything in one hotkey
Open Monarch and press tab to change functions: filter specific apps and sites from your clipboard, calculate with natural language, measure contrast between two colors, and create search results based on your exact workflow needs, and much more.
Ratings and reviews
Monarch
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20 ratings
Tom Lacey-Johnson
Mar 21, 2026
App version: 0.9.5
Like the simplicity of the app but can it please pin to the centre of the screen like spotlight rather than moving near to the bottom. It’s frustrating and I have to move it back up all the time.
Response from Developer
Mar 25, 2026
Hi Tom! Thank you, I strive to keep it as simple as possible. The positioning staying centered (or wherever you move it) should be fixed in the very next release! Edit: This should be fixed now!
naufalwibi
Mar 19, 2026
App version: 0.9.5
It’s a great app, but it doesn’t seem to be for me. My main storage is on an external drive, and searching for files on the external drive doesn’t show any results. I don’t understand what’s wrong—I’ve granted all the necessary permissions.
Response from Developer
Mar 21, 2026
Hey naufalwibi, thanks for the review! It's possible you're running into a bug, some users reported having to toggle the external hard drive setting after starting, so I'll try my best to have this fixed in the next version! Thanks again!
Kim Jung Nissen
Mar 19, 2026
App version: 0.9.5
I like it :) The only thing I am seeing, is somehow it slows down new processes and other apps. When not running, everything is good. Pls. fix this issue, and it will be my main app launcher :)
Response from Developer
Mar 21, 2026
Thank you for your review, Kim! Can you tell me a bit more about your Mac hardware and macOS version? It shouldn't be slowing down other apps at all. I'd like to get to the bottom of this so you can have your new launcher!
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