Spencer for Mac
Spencer is a macOS window manager that saves and restores the layout of all open windows across Spaces and multiple displays, letting users create profiles for different tasks and quickly switch between them.
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Best for: Business Operations
What it does
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Best fit
Business Operations
Pricing snapshot
Paid from $19.99
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Spencer for Mac
Spencer is a unique window manager for macOS that saves the layout of all open windows and restores them on demand across Spaces and multiple displays. It is designed for people who use multiple desktops and display configurations and want to switch instantly between task-specific setups without losing work. Spencer creates profiles that capture window positions, sizes, visible apps, and the number of Spaces per profile, and can launch or hide apps as needed. The product is Apple-notarized, requires macOS 13 Ventura or later, is sold for $19.99 with a 14-day money-back guarantee, and a single license can be activated on up to three Macs.
A macOS app that saves and restores your entire workspace layout across multiple Spaces and Displays, allowing you to create reusable profiles for different workflows and easily switch between tasks with one click.
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Save and restore layouts
Save the layout of all open windows and restore them later, including positions and sizes across multiple Spaces.
Multiple Spaces support
Save and restore layouts for every Space, not just the active one; each profile can have its own number of Spaces.
Multi-display compatibility
Works with various configurations of multiple displays and adjusts window sizes to match the stored layout.
Launch and hide apps
Saved apps are launched if needed; open but unsaved apps are hidden rather than closed to prevent loss of work.
Flexible window arrangement
Supports any window size and position, including overlapping windows; not a snapping tool but a layout restorer.
Profiles for workflows
Create profiles to focus on specific tasks (e.g., Work, Meetings, Relax) and switch between them without closing apps (they are hidden in the Dock).
Single-key shortcut for actions
Provides a combined shortcut (example shown: ⌘ + H) to restore position, switch Space, hide or minimize in one action.
Apple-notarized
Notarized by Apple and marked as 'safe and trusted' for macOS.
Compatibility with other window managers
Listed full compatibility with Moom, Rectangle, and Magnet; Yabai and Aerospace are noted as not yet compatible.
Pricing
Standard License
$19.99- One license works on up to 3 Macs
- Apple-notarized application
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Use Cases
Work / Productivity
Save and restore complex multi-app, multi-Space layouts to instantly return to a focused work environment.
Meetings / Presentations
Switch to a meeting profile to hide unrelated windows and avoid sharing sensitive content by mistake.
Context switching / Breaks
Create a relaxed layout to step away from work and return later with windows restored to their previous state.
Multi-display workflows
Manage different layouts for single, dual, or ultrawide monitors and switch between setups without manual rearrangement.
Integrations
Moom
Listed as fully compatible with Spencer; allows users to use Moom alongside Spencer.
Rectangle
Listed as fully compatible with Spencer; compatible window manager for macOS.
Magnet
Listed as fully compatible with Spencer; compatible window manager for macOS.
Yabai
Not yet compatible (coming soon), noted on the product page.
Aerospace
Not yet compatible, noted on the product page.
Lemon Squeezy (purchase/delivery)
Downloads and license confirmation are delivered via Lemon Squeezy purchase confirmation email/page.
Benefits
Limitations
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my license on several devices?
How can I get a refund?
Where can I download the app or previous versions?
Getting Started
- 1 Purchase a license (Buy Now for $19.99) and receive a Lemon Squeezy confirmation email with download links.
- 2 Download the latest .dmg from https://get.macspencer.app/Spencer.dmg and install on a Mac running macOS 13 Ventura or later.
- 3 Create a profile, arrange windows and Spaces as desired, then save the layout; switch between profiles to restore layouts and hide unused windows.
Support
Primary support contact via contact[at]macspencer.app (used for refund requests and license transfers).
download
Direct downloads provided at https://get.macspencer.app/Spencer.dmg and previous versions links; license delivery via Lemon Squeezy confirmation.
survey/newsletter
Product page offers a one-question survey to prioritize features and a newsletter signup for updates and offers.
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