Deskback
Deskback vs WinPin
Both put your windows back when your monitors change. WinPin is a full window manager; Deskback does only the restoring part, for less.
Updated October 22, 2026
The short version
- Choose WinPin if you also want tiling, workspaces and a window switcher, and you’re on macOS 15 or later.
- Choose Deskback if you only want your windows back where they were, on macOS 14 or later, without setting anything up.
Side by side
| Deskback | WinPin | |
|---|---|---|
| Restores windows after reconnecting a monitor | Yes, automatic | Yes |
| Restores after sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Layout per display setup | Yes, recognized automatically | Yes |
| Tiling, snapping, workspaces | No, on purpose | Yes |
| Setup needed | None | Window manager settings |
| macOS | 14+ | 15+ |
| Price | $9 once (launch), then $14.99 | $34.95 or via Setapp |
WinPin details from its Setapp page, October 2026.
Why Deskback is only the restoring part
Most people who search for this don’t want a new way to arrange windows — they want the arrangement they already have to survive sleep and redocking. Keeping Deskback small is what lets it stay at ~0% CPU, need only the Accessibility permission, and work right after install.
Deskback is launching soon. Disclosure: we make it.
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FAQ
Does Deskback tile windows like WinPin?
No. Deskback only remembers and restores window positions per monitor setup.
Does Deskback work on macOS 14 Sonoma?
Yes. Deskback needs macOS 14 or later; WinPin needs macOS 15 or later.
Is Deskback on Setapp?
No. It’s sold directly as a one-time purchase with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
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