Kitsmith / Utilities / Folder Rack – File Manager
A multi-panel Finder alternative — any number of always-visible folder panels in one window, from a German solo developer.
Our take
Built by one developer (Ivo Wessel) around specific Finder gaps: every open folder gets its own persistent, zoomable panel in a single window, with wildcard search, bookmarks, customizable click/keyboard actions, and saved multi-panel “profiles” for different workflows. Free to download with a full-featured 7-day trial; unlocking beyond that is a one-time in-app purchase, not a subscription, per the listing — the exact unlock price isn’t in the static App Store metadata this entry was verified against.
- Price
- See site
- License
- Proprietary
- Requires
- macOS 13.5 or later, per the Mac App Store listing.
- Get it via
- Mac App Store
- Developer
- Ivo Wessel
Do you use Folder Rack – File Manager?
Who made this
Germany
Ivo Wessel’s own domain (ivo-wessel.de, linked directly from Folder Rack’s own App Store privacy policy) is also where he hosts apps built for German cultural institutions — Museum der Dinge (Berlin), Akademie der Künste, and the Places of Remembrance Berlin memorial project — alongside Mac indie utilities like Font Finder and Files Player.
What it does
Multi-panel layout
One persistent, zoomable panel per folder, any number open at once in a single window.
Wildcard search
Search with * and ? directly in a panel, or via Spotlight.
Saved profiles
Save and reload different panel layouts by name for different workflows.
The deal
- Free 7-day full-featured trial
- One-time in-app purchase to unlock — no subscription, per the listing
- Exact unlock price not listed in static App Store metadata — check at source before buying
Folder Rack – File Manager — questions people ask
Is Folder Rack free?
Free to download with a full 7-day trial; continuing past that needs a one-time in-app purchase, not a subscription, per the listing.
How is Folder Rack different from Finder?
Every folder gets its own persistent, zoomable panel, all visible at once in one window, instead of Finder’s single-folder-at-a-time windows.
Who makes Folder Rack?
Ivo Wessel, an independent German developer.
Is Folder Rack – File Manager free?
Folder Rack – File Manager is a paid app; the developer lists current pricing on their site.
Does Folder Rack – File Manager work alongside a notch app like Alcove?
Yes — Folder Rack – File Manager lives in the screen, so it runs happily alongside any Dynamic Island hub or notch app.
Where can I download Folder Rack – File Manager?
Folder Rack – File Manager is available via Mac App Store.
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Listing hand-verified August 29, 2026 from the developer's site and public sources.