AquaSnap
Optimize your desktop environment with this management tool offering window docking, snapping, multi-monitor support, and keyboard shortcuts for enhanced productivity.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Pay once)
- Proprietary
Application type
EUPlatforms
- Windows
- PortableApps.com
Features
- Support for Multiple Monitors
- Portable
- Snap windows
- Window organizer
- Shortcut keys
- Window docking
- Dock
Tags
- system-tool
- snap-assist
- Window Tiling
- desktop-organizer
- window-resizer
- system-tray
- split-desktop
- aero-snap
AquaSnap News & Activities
Recent News
Recent activities
- kqdssheng liked AquaSnap
- Fla updated AquaSnap
POX added AquaSnap as alternative to WindowKeys
POX added AquaSnap as alternative to MacsyZones
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What is AquaSnap?
AquaSnap is a window management tool that aids in organizing multiple applications on a desktop. It is especially useful for users with high-resolution or multiple monitors. AquaSnap's features include window docking, which allows users to divide their screen into 2, 3, or 4 sections, and window snapping, which aligns windows like magnets. Users can shake a window to keep it visible and on top, and customizable keyboard shortcuts are available. The software also supports multi-monitor setups and works with Multiple Document Interface (MDI) child windows. Key features include docking windows to screen sides or corners, adjusting layouts, snapping windows to edges or other applications, and expanding windows by double-clicking the edge. Users can also shake a window to make it top-most.
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AquaSnap information
Developed by
Nurgo Software Licensing
Proprietary and Freemium product.Pricing
One time purchase (perpetual license) ranging between $29 and $899 + free version with limited functionality.Rating
Average rating of 3.7Alternatives
92 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
Comments and Reviews
Such a great utility. I've tried alternatives, but AquaSnap is the best in my opinion. It is very intuitive and easy to master and it fits perfectly into the windows UI paradigm. It's not trying to replicate a tiling window manager and the problems they bring with them. It also doesn't force you to create and select layouts. Instead you have the familiarity and flexibility of a floating window manager with the power to arrange your windows to a tiling layout quickly and effortlessly on-the-fly whenver the need arises. It also gets out of your way. You quickly forget that you have it installed. It makes handling of windows so natural.
At first I was put off by the name, because I thougt Windows 7+ already comes with "Aero"Snap. What is "Aqua"Snap gonna be much of an improvement? I also thought I wanted a tiling WM like I was used to from Linux (i3). No more. You gotta try it out and experience the power in this simplistic approach.
Its not free for multimonitor.
My understanding is that AquaSnap will automatically remember window sizes/positions, but not make profiles. So if you resize something while using, it may not save to the size you would generally use.
With AquaGlass users can turn most Windows to overlays.
Just the right amount of features. Perhaps even a few too many for my need – the shake to close and transparent while dragging features I don't fancy – however those can be easily disabled!
To be honest, when testing the app (in trial mode) maybe 2 months back, the tray icon used to silently crash … a lot. So I left the app for that reason … but later on decided to come back and try again (which I rarely do when apps present bugs during trial). Since its features are so damn simple and good, and the memory footprint seems to be virtually nothing, I gave it another shot anyway. And nope! For me, the silent crash is completely nonexistent! Thefore buying without a doubt! It's currently the best window snapper/dohickey I've found for Windows (and I'm spoiled coming from macOS world where these kind of apps are abundant). The feature I like most (can't mention all here) is double-clicking window edges and corners to have the windows expand until reaching another border (snapping elements can be set in the preferences). That alone is why I'm buying this app.
The only reason I installed this is that, as silly as it sounds, the integrated AeroSnap of Windows 10 doesn't even work correctly. Not sure if it's due to a specific resolution, but I experience bugs that have been reported more than a year ago: https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/bumcsx/windows_10_1903_window_snapping_bugs/
I can't speak of the other functions for now as I haven't tested them, but at least window snapping works as expected. Sadly, it seems all open-source alternatives are long abandoned, since Windows is supposed to natively offer this kind of functionality.
Excellent...does what Windows should do natively.