LEV  Sorry, but that's nonsense; LaunchBar doesn't use either the desktop or the menubar. It activates IN the menubar with a keystroke, or you can cmd-tab to it in the list of running apps if you like. In other words, it runs just as it always has.  
(Version 3.0b)

JANI333  Ist ein super Programm, ich finde ihn sehr gut.  
(Version 2.4.3)

SIMICHAVEL  I recommend comparing with the simple and elegant Namely and the powerful Quicksilver, both activated by keystroke shortcuts and both likewise freeware.  
(Version 2.4.3)

BOLOBAR  The ability to close all open applications makes this little gem a winner.  
(Version 2.4.2)

BRENNANMEISTER  I would suggest that you check out XMenu also. Similar in purpose and function to this app.  
(Version 2.4)

X9  This is badass! Since Dock Extender is no more, I've been looking for another kind of launcher that's simple, clean, and mean. This is it.

Butler is too convoluted and Launchbar is useless as it uses the desktop and not the menu bar anymore.

Kudos to the dev!

Best of all, it's free. Pretty customizable and leaves a small footprint.  
(Version 2.3.2)

MIKE  awesome app. this version is buggier than the last few though. it keeps on crashing a few hours into startup.  
(Version 2.3)

TOURNESOL  Every Mac should have this installed. Apple should buy this app and include it in OS X. Can't live with out it!  
(Version 2.3)

ANONYMOUS  How do I install the english version as shown in the example, mine does install something in norwegian or such.

does anybody know?  
(Version 2.2.1)

DDUBYAB  Good, but check out XMenu also, by DEVONtechnologies.  
(Version 2.2)

ACB  This small app does exactly what it should. Here's my two cents:

Cent #1: A simple search feature built into the drop-down menu.

Cent #2: Ability to create an unlimited number of custom folders.

I do like the way that you don't have to go through each app's folder to get to it. I also like the 'deep search' and regular search ability.

Thanks for making this free!

ACB  
(Version 2.2)

ANONYMOUS  good, but i prefer MoofMenu..  
(Version 2.1)

DEREK  i just started using this app today. works like it's supposed to. i often find myself navigating through numerous apps in the finder to find what im looking for. this app beats dropping the apps folder into the dock. i configured himmelbar to list a few important apps that i access but don't want to be sitting in the dock when not being used.

the only recommendation i have is to allow an easier method of creating more optional folders to organize apps. i.e. a folder for dvd burning apps, communicaiton apps, ect.

it just crashed on me while i was typing this up so stability is something ill follow closely.   
(Version 2.0.1)

ANONYMOUS  love this app. but after update 2.0 it doesn't work. the icon is there but nothing happens when klicking... got a tibook with 10.3.7  
(Version 2.0)

ANONYMOUS  Wonderful little application !

this is the application I was sarching for

Good work.  
(Version 2.0)

ANONYMOUS  It would take 1 minute to program Butler to do the same thing, or am I missing something here? With all the positive reviews on here, I'm wondering...  
(Version 2.0b2)

MARK  Does its job well but wish it didn't have to index the HD each time it starts up.  
(Version 1.4.3)

ANONYMOUS  Very nice app.

works almost without any problem.

Why does this app list some applications two times? example print services, is it a listing bug of apple?

.. sometimes it quits on a g4 733 os 10.3.4  
(Version 1.4.1)

DEX  as Leonadro da Vinci said once

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."

but he also said:

"Every now and then go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgment will be surer. Go some distance away because then the work appears smaller and more of it can be taken in at a glance and a lack of harmony and proportion is more readily seen."

good job guys.  
(Version 1.4)

SOFTBEND  On some configuration, the application may quit some seconds after the installer finishes. In such case you'll have to manually restart the application after the installation process. Sorry for the inconvenience.  
(Version 1.3)

ANONYMOUS  It's a very nice small app, but unfortunately it does tend to use up too much memory and CPU, compared to its size and functions. Especially when updating preferences, it does hang for a few seconds.

I've tried other similar apps, a nice one with lots of features (more than you'll need probably) is Another Launcher.

But honestly, in the end you're better off with the system Dock, IMHO. Put folders and aliases in there, and you can browse anything without having to go to the Finder. The Dock uses the least memory/CPU of them all. You can't disable it, so you might as well get used to it and exploit it, instead of looking for alternatives. At least in my experience, that's the best solution.  
(Version 1.2.1)

IVO  It's a very useful utility, just what I was looking for. I used to ctrl-click an application folder in the Dock to get my apps but this was slow and ugly.   
(Version 1.2.1)

ANONYMOUS  cool, but created a glitch with all my browser windows; forms (such as a google search window) would not allow me to type a "space" between words...   
(Version 1.1.2)

FUZZER  Very stable and useful. Himmelbar, Fire, Desktops Manager, and MenuMeters are my must-have utilities for OS X.

Free software rocks!  
(Version 1.1.2)

CHANGWEI  It's a very useful application. I just love it. Thanks!!  
(Version 1.1.2)

AZURA101  Did a nice job finding my apps. I have been looking for something like this that is free and works well, I found it.

There is one thing, I would like to be able to move it around in the menu bar.  
(Version 1.1)

RAFAEL S. LAWBREAKER  Great little app. But it doesnt list all the apps. in the "Applications folder" in my user folder only a few from each sub-folder.  
(Version 1.0)

ANONYMOUS  Kind of like a 'Lite' version of Another Launcher.  
(Version 1.0b2)

THOMAS  I like this little piece of software. Very nice! However I would like the ability to add another folder. Only my main apps are in the apps folder, not all my fun little stupid ones.   
(Version 1.0b2)

ANONYMOUS  Right idea but the Alias Menu approach is better IMHO i.e.; use folders/aliases in Application Support and let the user build the menu structure as they see fit.

HimmelBar is small and fast, but ultimately too restrictive.  
(Version 1.0b2)