Native macOS · Private · On-device

Find any file.
Instantly.

Choose the folders you want, build a lightning-fast index, and search entirely in memory. Results appear while you type — filter by type, size, date, or search inside file contents.

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$0.99 once · macOS 14+ · No account, no tracking
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Built by Novane Native macOS 14+ No account · No tracking Results in milliseconds
The problem

Spotlight is fine until you need speed, filters, or search inside files. Fast Search Everything is built for that.

Search while you type

Your index lives in memory. Start typing and results appear instantly — no spinning beachball, no waiting for Spotlight to catch up.

Not just names

Filter by extension, size, and date. Use powerful syntax like ext:psd, size:>1gb, and content:budget to go deeper than a filename search.

Private & on-device

You choose the folders. Everything stays on your Mac — sandboxed, no uploads, no cloud index, no account required.

Features

Everything you need to find files fast

One native app focused on speed, filters, and control.

Instant search

Type a name, extension, or partial path. Results update in real time from an in-memory index you control.

Smart filters

Filter by Audio, Video, Document, Picture, Folder, or File — plus Type, Size, Date, and More menus beside the search bar.

Search inside files

Find text buried in documents with content: search — like grep, but built into a clean native Mac interface.

Your folders only

Grant access to Home, Documents, external drives — whatever you choose. The app only ever searches folders you explicitly allow.

Global hotkey

Summon search from anywhere with a keyboard shortcut. Menu bar access keeps it one click away.

Native macOS design

SwiftUI, dark mode, and a calm glass command-center layout — no Electron, no web wrapper.

How it works

Three steps to instant search

1

Add your folders

Pick the folders you want indexed — Home, Documents, a project drive, anything you grant through the system file picker.

2

Wait for the index

The app builds a fast local index of everything inside those folders. Once ready, search runs entirely in memory.

3

Start typing

Results appear while you type. Narrow with filters, scope to a folder, or search inside file contents when you need more depth.

A closer look

Fast, focused, native

Live search results updating as you type in Fast Search Everything

Live search — results while you type.

Filter menus for file type, size, and date in Fast Search Everything

Powerful filters — type, size, date, and syntax.

Content search finding text inside files with Fast Search Everything

Content search — find text inside files, not just names.

How it compares

Built for speed and control

Spotlight is built into macOS. Fast Search Everything is built for people who want instant results, real filters, and search inside files.

  Fast Search Everything Spotlight Finder search
Search-as-you-type in memory Yes Varies Slow
Filter by ext, size, date Yes Limited Limited
Search inside file contents Yes Sometimes No
You choose indexed folders Yes System-wide Per search
Private & on-device Yes Yes Yes
Native Mac app Yes Yes Yes
Privacy & safety

Your files never leave your Mac.

Fast Search Everything runs entirely on-device. There is no server, no upload, and no account — so there is nothing for us to see.

It is distributed through the Mac App Store and runs in Apple's sandbox. It only searches folders you explicitly grant through the system file picker, using security-scoped bookmarks.

  • App SandboxRuns inside Apple's sandbox with only the access you grant.
  • Local index onlyYour index lives on your Mac and is never uploaded.
  • Fully offlineNo network calls, no analytics, no cloud sync.
  • No account requiredDownload, grant folders, search. That is it.
Pricing

One price. Yours forever.

Pay once on the Mac App Store. No subscription, no renewals.

$0.99 once

One-time purchase · No subscription · No account

  • Instant in-memory file search
  • Filters, syntax, and content search
  • Global hotkey and menu bar access
  • All future updates included

Requires macOS 14 or later.

FAQ

Questions, answered

How is this different from Spotlight?
Spotlight is great for general search. Fast Search Everything builds a dedicated in-memory index of the folders you choose, with instant search-as-you-type, explicit filters, and content search — tuned for power users who want speed and control.
Does it search my entire Mac automatically?
No. Because it runs in Apple's sandbox, you grant access folder by folder through the system file picker. That keeps you in control and keeps the app App Store–safe.
Does anything leave my Mac?
Nothing leaves your Mac. The index is built locally, search runs on-device, and there is no account, no upload, and no analytics.
Can it search inside files?
Yes. Use content: search to find text inside documents — useful when you remember what is in a file but not what it is called.
Is it really a one-time purchase?
Yes. You pay $0.99 once on the Mac App Store and Fast Search Everything is yours, including future updates. No subscription, no renewals, no in-app upsells.
Which macOS version do I need?
Fast Search Everything requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later, and runs natively on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

Find any file. Instantly.

One-time $0.99. No subscription. Nothing leaves your Mac.

Download on the Mac App Store

Fast Search Everything — a native Mac file search app by Novane.