Is there a way to make certain apps switch to my active screen? (Rather than other way)
You can't bring an app to the Space you're on in a single command.

You could use one of two workarounds...


Switch to the app, then grab its window title bar &amp; switch back to the Space you wanted - the app will follow you.
Right click the app in the Dock &amp; select Options > All Desktops.
The app will then always be on the current Space.