SpatialDock

Hi everyone!
Here is my story behind my launch.

I've been frustrated by how macOS handles app switching. Every time I used Cmd+Tab or Mission Control, I had to visually scan and hunt for the app I wanted because the positions kept changing based on recent usage. This constant visual searching was breaking my flow during intensive work sessions where I'm jumping between multiple apps constantly.

It sounds minor, but I felt this visual scanning adds up, especially when rapidly switching between multiple apps.

I was thinking about a better solution and realized that my brain works spatially. For example, I naturally remember where icons and folders are on my desktop.

So I built a prototype with Hammerspoon, and after weeks of daily use, I realized it worked really well for me. The prototype was missing some features, so since I was satisfied with the concept, I decided to take it seriously.

I started creating a native app that would fully meet my needs for app switching. This is SpatialDock - an app switcher where every app appears in the exact same position every time, with direct keyboard shortcuts mapped to my actual keyboard layout. No more hunting, no more visual scanning. My muscle memory now knows exactly where each app lives, just like how I instinctively know where items are on my physical desk.

I published the app on the Mac App Store hoping some traction from people sharing the same frustration I had.

I'm curious - do any of you experience this kind of frustration with app switching?

There's a TestFlight available if anyone wants to try it: https://testflight.apple.com/join/v2pt5eRb

Here's what I have planned next:

- Enhanced multiscreen support - each screen gets its own custom dock, allowing different app sets per screen

- Window management capabilities - spatially switch between windows within the same application

- App management shortcuts - show, hide, and close applications directly from the interface

Would really love to hear your thoughts or feedback.

Thank you!