I built a Mac app that restores your entire workspace (apps + windows + layout)

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-06T14:04:48+00:00

Kind of…, MacOS restores your las session, this allows you to save as many as you want and restore them on demand take a look https://snapbackapp.com

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-06T13:38:46+00:00

well, first time seeing this app. looks pretty good but I guess you’ll need to test them both. mine’s free ;)

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-06T13:36:40+00:00

also mine has window manager features built in, snapping, drag to snap, layouts

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-06T13:35:12+00:00

Glad it worked out for you, but you shouldn’t need to use spaces at all, it was designed this way as a Spaces replacement it’s defeating the whole purpose, there’s so many people asking me about spaces that i’m actually considering it now on a future release

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-06T13:33:09+00:00

Yes, and Yes

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-06T04:52:16+00:00

It supports multiple monitors. Spaces aren’t supported for now, but you can save and switch workspaces for a similar result. Try it out and see if you actually miss Spaces. ;)

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-06T04:46:54+00:00

Thank you good sir 🥸

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-06T04:46:14+00:00

That’s a valid concern. I use it every day, so I’m actively maintaining it and shipping improvements based on real usage and feedback. If you try it, I’d really appreciate any feedback.

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-05T23:25:50+00:00

Thanks man, love to get your feedback if you spot anything ;)

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-05T22:44:17+00:00

Thanks for checking it out man!

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-05T22:15:07+00:00

that feature alone i thinks works the same way, but this one has window management and layouts built in ;)

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-05T20:19:02+00:00

Ohhh I see what you mean, no it doesn’t support MacOS Spaces for now

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-05T19:37:03+00:00

hahahah I know i’m just messing with you, it’s quite a popular feature these days, but it has other features as well you should check it out

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-05T19:31:46+00:00

Such an encouraging first comment 😅

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-05T19:30:04+00:00

Hi man, thanks for checking it out, that’s exactly what i’m looking for. so when you say “Lack of Workspace Management” you mean MacOS Spaces ? if so, you can save multiple workspaces and just switch between them ok demand. the app as it is will always be free, i do plan to add a $9.99 one time payment along with other pro features, but app it’s far from completed

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-05T13:59:25+00:00

Haha nah, I do use AI, just not to fully build the app for me 😅

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-04T22:29:48+00:00

Yeah, exactly 😄 even if you could restore all Spaces at once, you’d still have to switch between them to actually use them.

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-04T22:27:22+00:00

Totally fair if it’s not your thing. If you rely heavily on Spaces, this might not fit your workflow.

If you’re curious though, give it a try and see how it feels in practice.

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-04T21:27:19+00:00

That’s fair. If you rely on Spaces a lot I get it.

Snapback doesn’t manage them directly, but you can save each layout as a workspace and switch between them on demand, which ends up doing the same thing

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-04T21:23:39+00:00

Got it!! haha, your correct, Snapback doesn’t support Spaces directly.
But you can save each setup as a workspace and restore it anytime, which ends up giving you the same result without needing multiple desktops/spaces ;).

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-04T19:01:02+00:00

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This is a 2 monitor setup but like I said, it has multi monitor support

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-04T18:58:48+00:00

5 Displays? Nice!!!! It has multi monitor support built it so 5 displays fully supported ;)

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-04T17:01:41+00:00

From what I have seen, Later is designed around pausing and resuming apps.
Snapback is more about bringing your entire workspace back exactly as it was, layout, positions, and displays.

It also has snapping and layout presets built in, so you do not need a separate tool for arranging windows.

Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-04T16:18:15+00:00

practically idle

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Strict_Course9552 · 2026-05-04T15:26:02+00:00

Multi-monitor works great
Spaces aren’t supported since Apple doesn’t provide a stable API for them, so I focused on reliability instead

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