Softset Tile vs Magnet
Last verified · Written by Softset, the makers of Softset Tile
In short
Magnet is a long-standing window snapping app sold on the Mac App Store for $4.99. Softset Tile is sold directly for $9.99, adds size cycling and adjustable gaps, and supports macOS 14 and later.
Who each is for
Choose Softset Tile if…
- You want repeat-to-cycle sizes and adjustable gaps between windows.
- You'd rather buy directly and get email support from the people who make it.
Choose Magnet if…
- You'd rather buy through the Mac App Store.
- You want the lower price.
- You're on macOS 13: Magnet requires macOS 13 or later.
Side by side
| Feature | Softset Tile | Magnet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 once, for one Mac. | $4.99 on the Mac App Store (US). source |
| Where to buy | softset.app. | Mac App Store. source |
| macOS | macOS 14 or later. | macOS 13 or later. source |
| Drag to snap | Sides for halves, corners for quarters, top to maximise, bottom for thirds. | Sides for halves, corners for quarters, top to maximise, bottom for thirds. source |
| Keyboard shortcuts | Yes, all customisable. | Yes, customisable. source |
| Repeat to cycle sizes | Yes: ½, ⅔, ⅓. | Not described on Magnet's site. source |
| External displays | Move windows between displays; snapping on each. | Up to six external displays. source |
Differences
Price and store
Magnet costs less and comes through the Mac App Store, with Apple handling the purchase and updates. Softset Tile costs more, is sold directly, and comes with direct support and a 30-day refund.
Cycling and gaps
Softset Tile moves a window from a half to two thirds to one third when you repeat a shortcut, and lets you set the gap between windows.
Looking for a Magnet alternative?
If you’re searching for “magnet alternative for mac”, the table above covers what changes when you switch. Softset Tile’s own page has the full details, including its privacy and permissions trust card.
Softset Tile
Snap windows into halves, quarters, and thirds with a shortcut or a drag. Press a half again for two thirds, then one third. Restore any window to where it was.
Coming soon. Planned price: $9.99 once, with a 14-day free trial.