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Apptivate for Mac

Assign system wide shortcuts to applications and more.

Free
In English
Version 2.2.1
4.7
Based on 12 user rates

Apptivate overview

Apptivate lets you assign a system-wide shortcut for any application, script, or other file on your system for easy access at any time. Simply launch Apptivate, select an application or any other file, choose a key combination, and there you have it! Instant access any time.You can also take a quick peek at any application by pressing and holding the hotkey. When the hotkey is released, the application is hidden.

What’s new in version 2.2.1

Version 2.2.1:
  • The menu bar icon now adjusts correctly to the desktop picture on Big Sur.

Apptivate for Mac

Free
In English
Version 2.2.1
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4.7

(16 Reviews of Apptivate)

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gordonwagstaff497
gordonwagstaff497
Jul 20 2023
2.2.1
0.0
Jul 20 2023
0.0
Version: 2.2.1
This is simply the best - it is still going strong on Sonoma public beta ... and I have been using it for years. It is an incredible little app. FIVE STAR
meme12
meme12
May 16 2017
2.1
5.0
May 16 2017
5.0
Version: 2.1
I just upgraded to Sierra, and was so happy to see this updated to 2.2 on the developers website with support and bugs fixed. This application is simply amazing, to me it beats all those type to launch tools by providing immediate access. I use it to mimic the windows taskbar feature of cmd/win + number to focus on the set application. I am so happy and love cocoa beans. Sincere thanks.
s-vusatyi-1
s-vusatyi-1
Jan 23 2017
2.1
5.0
Jan 23 2017
5.0
Version: 2.1
Updated to 2.2, works like a charm in Sierra
cka3o4h1k
cka3o4h1k
Oct 26 2014
2.1
5.0
Oct 26 2014
5.0
Version: 2.1
Time saver app number 1 over years But hard to manage many items (over 20 favourite folders, scripts, many many apps)
Thyx
Thyx
Jul 7 2012
2.0.2
4.0
Jul 7 2012
4.0
Version: 2.0.2
It still works like a charm. 4 stars rather than 5 because it'd be nice to simplify the setup, say, by choosing from running apps. Last year I thought it'd be a good idea to switch to some Nu Kit, which was de facto abandoned.
pheno
pheno
May 28 2022
2.2.1
5.0
May 28 2022
5.0
Version: 2.2.1
meme12
meme12
May 16 2017
5.0
May 16 2017
5.0
Version: null
s-vusatyi-1
s-vusatyi-1
Jan 23 2017
5.0
Jan 23 2017
5.0
Version: null
cka3o4h1k
cka3o4h1k
Oct 26 2014
5.0
Oct 26 2014
5.0
Version: null
Thyx
Thyx
Jul 7 2012
4.0
Jul 7 2012
4.0
Version: null
xati-ba
xati-ba
Nov 2 2011
5.0
Nov 2 2011
5.0
Version: null
Myka
Myka
Mar 9 2011
4.5
Mar 9 2011
4.5
Version: null
willhopkins
willhopkins
Mar 8 2011
4.5
Mar 8 2011
4.5
Version: null
Graphic-Mac
Graphic-Mac
Feb 19 2011
5.0
Feb 19 2011
5.0
Version: null
GonzoMode
GonzoMode
Jan 8 2011
5.0
Jan 8 2011
5.0
Version: null
Iaian7
Iaian7
May 25 2010
4.0
May 25 2010
4.0
Version: null
Thumbmaster
Thumbmaster
May 12 2010
4.0
May 12 2010
4.0
Version: null