At a glance
Moom has been on the Mac App Store since 2011 and packs a genuinely impressive feature set: custom keyboard triggers, saved window layouts, AppleScript support, and a unique hover-palette on the green traffic-light button. Rectangle App covers the everyday 80% for free.
Where they differ
Moom's killer feature is saved layouts: you can snapshot where every window lives across your displays, then recall the entire arrangement with one shortcut. It's invaluable if you shift between a standing-desk setup and a meeting-room projector regularly.
Rectangle focuses on real-time snapping rather than saved states. The free tier gives you every standard zone; Rectangle Pro extends this with sixths, custom fractions, and multiple display presets. For users who just need to tile windows quickly, Rectangle wins on simplicity and cost.
Rectangle — strengths
- Free and open source
- Instant keyboard-driven snapping
- No configuration needed out of the box
- Rectangle Pro for sixths & custom fractions
✕ Rectangle — trade-offs
- No saved multi-window layouts in the free tier
- No AppleScript hooks for automation
- No traffic-light hover palette
Our take
Rectangle for daily tiling, Moom for saved multi-window layouts
If your workflow is "snap this window left, that one right" repeated throughout the day, Rectangle App is faster, free, and does the job perfectly.
If you manage complex multi-display setups and need to recall exact window arrangements with one key press, Moom's $10 is well spent.
Get Rectangle freeFrequently asked questions
Can Rectangle save window layouts?
The free Rectangle does not save named multi-window layouts. Rectangle Pro adds display-level presets. For full layout recall across all apps, Moom remains the better tool.
Does Moom work on macOS Tahoe?
Moom is actively updated for each macOS release. Rectangle tends to ship compatibility updates even faster due to its open-source nature.
Is Rectangle good for multiple monitors?
Yes — Rectangle App supports multiple monitors and includes shortcuts to move windows between displays. Rectangle Pro adds per-display layout presets.