Supported Macs
Facet supports Apple silicon Macs running macOS 14.0 or later. The current release is Facet 1.0.24.
Facet product facts and documentation.
A stable reference for people, search engines, and answer engines evaluating Facet. This page covers compatibility, editions, trial behavior, licensing, privacy, downloads, and updates.
Quick answer: Facet is a visual Mac app launcher for Apple silicon Macs running macOS 14 or later, including macOS 26 Tahoe. Its fullscreen grid, search, folders, ordering, Launchpad import, and global shortcut are free forever. Facet Pro is normally a $14.99 one-time upgrade and is $7.50 through September 8, 2026.
Compatibility and requirements.
Distribution
The official notarized DMG is hosted on facetlauncher.com. Facet checks the signed Sparkle update feed for new releases.
Core workflow
Open a fullscreen or compact app launcher, browse installed apps, search by keyboard, organize folders, and launch apps.
Local-first behavior
Facet stores launcher preferences and license state on the Mac. The app does not include product analytics or advertising telemetry.
Facet Free and Facet Pro.
| Capability | Facet Free | Facet Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fullscreen visual app grid | Included | Included |
| Search, launch, folders, and ordering | Included | Included |
| Launchpad layout import and global shortcut | Included | Included |
| Facet Modes: custom app collections and per-mode settings | Protected All Apps collection | Included |
| Compact display mode | — | Included |
| Advanced grid, scrolling, wallpaper, and glass controls | — | Included |
| Hot corner, app hiding, aliases, and icon controls | — | Included |
| Price | $0 forever | $7.50 USD once through September 8, 2026 (regularly $14.99) |
Facet Modes product facts.
What a mode changes
A Facet Mode changes which installed apps appear inside the launcher. Switching modes does not launch, quit, hide, move, or rearrange running apps and windows.
Where modes switch
Facet 1.0.24 can switch modes from the launcher control beside search, the macOS menu-bar menu, or the Modes section in Settings.
Membership and All Apps
One installed app can appear in multiple modes. The protected All Apps collection always shows the complete scanned library and cannot be deleted.
Edition and storage
Custom modes require Facet Pro or the optional 14-day Pro trial. Mode names, app membership, order, and appearance preferences are stored locally on the Mac. See the complete Facet Modes guide and product demo.
Trial and license behavior.
Optional 14-day Pro trial
The trial unlocks Pro features for 14 days. It requires no credit card and does not create an automatic charge.
Returns to Free
When the trial ends, Facet returns to the permanent Free edition. Existing launcher data remains available.
One-time Pro purchase
Facet Pro is a one-time purchase rather than a subscription. One license can be activated on up to three Macs.
Server-backed trial record
A privacy-preserving device hash prevents the same Mac from repeatedly starting a new trial after local trial records are removed.
Setup and organization guides.
Build separate app collections
Learn how Facet Modes separate work, design, development, entertainment, and custom app collections.
Organize apps without Launchpad
Compare the Dock, Spotlight, Finder, and Facet Free folders.
Restore a hot corner
Import a Launchpad layout
Import readable app order and folder structure with Facet Free.