{"data":{"items":[{"id":"905570c7-e1bd-482d-b7d8-89c69ce5ed0c","excerpt":"Must Have Apps on My Android — # Must Have Apps on My Android\n\nYes, I made a post like this recently, but I ended up deleting it because I realized I had somehow left out way too many good apps.\n\nSo this is the updated and much more complete version.\n\nThese are some of the Android apps I always install or end up using ","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/ApksApps/comments/1v2lc9e/must_have_apps_on_my_android/","role":"demand","weight":1.2356601,"occurredAt":"2026-07-21T15:14:50.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"ApksApps","intent":"alternative_search","painScore":0.28380266,"sentiment":0.71651495,"confidence":0.9625,"matchedPatterns":["i_need","frustrating","alternative_to","missing_feature","manual_process","praise"],"statement":"# Blip Basically a more convenient alternative to LocalSend for my use case.","title":"Must Have Apps on My Android","body":"# Must Have Apps on My Android\n\nYes, I made a post like this recently, but I ended up deleting it because I realized I had somehow left out way too many good apps.\n\nSo this is the updated and much more complete version.\n\nThese are some of the Android apps I always install or end up using regularly. Obviously, this list is based entirely on my own use case, so what works for me might not work for everyone.\n\nSome of these apps require Shizuku, ADB permissions or a little bit of setup. I’ll mention it whenever that is the case.\n\nAlso, I genuinely don’t know why this type of post sometimes gets taken down, so all the best. If anyone knows what might be triggering it, please tell me.\n\n# Passwords, Productivity and App Management\n\n# [Bitwarden](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.x8bit.bitwarden)\n\nBest open-source password manager IMO.\n\nIt does everything I need, works across multiple platforms and makes managing unique passwords much easier.\n\n# [Panels](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fossor.panels)\n\nBasically a sidebar on drugs.\n\nIf u are a power user and want to use ur phone more efficiently, this app is a must-have.\n\nIt supports gestures, app shortcuts, widgets, alphabetical app lists and a bunch of other features.\n\nIt’s one of those apps where u just have to download it and explore everything yourself. There are so many options that I’m probably still not using half of them.\n\n# [Skit](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pavelrekun.skit)\n\nBest app manager IMO.\n\nIt has an amazing UI while still being extremely feature-packed.\n\nU can extract APKs, share APKs and view detailed information about every installed app.\n\nIt also shows permissions, activities, services, receivers, certificates and much more.\n\nSuper useful when u want to know exactly what an app is doing on ur phone.\n\n# MIUI Notes\n\nIMO, the best quick-note app hands down.\n\nA lot of people who already have this app don’t give it enough love.\n\nIt has almost every feature I’ve ever wanted from a notes app: to-do lists, tasks with reminders, custom backgrounds and even interactive backgrounds.\n\nIt can also add a notes sidebar, so u can quickly open it and type something down without searching for the app.\n\nIt also has an Excerpt function. When it is active, any text, links or images that u copy can automatically be added to a new note with almost no extra work.\n\n# [Ultra](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ultra.reminders)\n\nA power-user reminder app that somehow still feels simple and easy to use.\n\nApart from normal time-based reminders, it supports location, activity, routine, device-state and countdown-based reminders.\n\nFor example, u can make a reminder appear when u arrive somewhere, begin a certain activity or connect to a specific device.\n\nU can also customise the priority, notification message, snooze limit and plenty of other small details.\n\nIt has become my go-to reminder app because I can make each reminder as simple or as specific as I need.\n\n# Morph Apps\n\n# YouTube Morph\n\nBest YouTube client IMO.\n\nIt has ad blocking, background playback, picture-in-picture, SponsorBlock and a ton of other useful options and tweaks.\n\nDownload [Morph Manager](https://morphe.software/) and patch YouTube through the app.\n\n[Morph Manager](https://morphe.software/) should tell u which YouTube version is recommended. Press the suggested version and it should bring u to a website where u can download the correct APK.\n\nAfter that, select the APK inside [Morph Manager](https://morphe.software/) and patch it.\n\n# YouTube Music Morph\n\nBest music-streaming app IMO.\n\nThe YouTube Music algorithm just feels better than most other music apps to me.\n\nThe song suggestions, mixes and recommendations are almost always pretty on point.\n\nThe installation process is basically the same as YouTube Morph. Just patch YouTube Music through [Morph Manager](https://morphe.software/).\n\n# Instagram Morph\n\nInstagram without ads, plus a bunch of extra features and customisation options.\n\nMost importantly, it has been very stable for me.\n\nInstallation:\n\n1. Go to the [Piko releases page](https://github.com/crimera/piko/releases/).\n2. Download the `.mpp` file under Assets.\n3. Open [Morph Manager](https://morphe.software/).\n4. Press the file-looking icon at the bottom left.\n5. Import the `.mpp` file.\n6. Instagram should then become available to patch.\n\n# Reddit Morph\n\nReddit without ads, together with extra features and tweaks.\n\nPretty straightforward, but it makes the official Reddit app much more pleasant to use.\n\nThe installation process is the same as Instagram Morph:\n\n1. Go to the [Piko releases page](https://github.com/crimera/piko/releases/).\n2. Download the `.mpp` file under Assets.\n3. Open [Morph Manager](https://morphe.software/).\n4. Press the file-looking icon at the bottom left.\n5. Import the `.mpp` file.\n6. Reddit should then become available to patch.\n\n# Notifications and Quick Controls\n\n# [BuzzKill](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samruston.buzzkill) (Paid)\n\nBest notification manager IMO.\n\nIt is extremely powerful while still being very user-friendly. There isn’t much of a learning curve.\n\nI mainly use it to keep my notification panel clean.\n\nFor example, I use third-party apps such as Assistive Volume Control. Android may constantly show notifications like:\n\n>This app is displaying over other apps.\n\n>This service is running.\n\nWith BuzzKill, I can automatically dismiss or hide those notifications, so they don’t keep cluttering up my notification panel.\n\nThere are a lot of other things u can do with BuzzKill, such as filtering, grouping, delaying or automatically responding to notifications, but notification cleanup is my main use for it.\n\n**Honourable mention:** [NotiFilter](https://github.com/BURG3R5/NotiFilter)\n\nNotiFilter is open source and has been receiving frequent updates. However, BuzzKill still currently has the edge in terms of features and ease of use IMO.\n\n# [Private DNS Toggle](https://github.com/karasevm/PrivateDNSAndroid)\n\nAdds a Private DNS toggle directly to ur Quick Settings panel.\n\nIf u constantly go into Settings just to turn Private DNS on and off, this app is a must-have.\n\nJust give the app access through [Shizuku](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=moe.shizuku.privileged.api&pcampaignid=web_share) and u should be good to go.\n\nSimple app, but extremely convenient.\n\n# Links, Maps and Privacy\n\n# [GeoShare](https://github.com/jakubvalenta/geoshare)\n\nA small app that solves an incredibly annoying problem.\n\nWhenever someone sends u a map link, GeoShare allows u to open that location using whichever map app u actually prefer.\n\nFor example, u can receive a Google Maps link but open the same location in Organic Maps, OsmAnd, Waze or another installed map app.\n\nIt can also show or copy the coordinates and export locations as GPX files.\n\nVery simple concept, but extremely useful if u regularly switch between different map apps.\n\n# [Untracker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.zhanghai.android.untracker)\n\nRemoves tracking information from links before u share them.\n\nJust share a link to Untracker, and it will clean unnecessary tracking parameters from the URL before letting u copy or share it again.\n\nIt is one of those tiny apps that does one job and does it beautifully.\n\nThe cleaned link is usually shorter, looks much nicer and gives the receiving person less unnecessary tracking junk.\n\n# System Tools, Debloating and Automation\n\n# [Shizuku](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=moe.shizuku.privileged.api&pcampaignid=web_share) and [Canta](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.github.samolego.canta&pcampaignid=web_share)\n\nIMO, this is one of the easiest ways to debloat an Android phone without root.\n\nShizuku gives supported apps access to certain system-level functions, while Canta provides a simple interface for removing unwanted apps.\n\nThe best part about Canta is that it explains what many system apps do and whether removing them is recommended.\n\nThat is extremely useful for people like me who don’t automatically know what every random system package does.\n\nObviously, still read the warnings before removing anything important.\n\n# [PhoneProfilesPlus](https://github.com/henrichg/PhoneProfilesPlus)\n\nThis app allows u to create preset phone profiles.\n\nWith one tap, u can change multiple settings at the same time.\n\nFor example, I created a Car profile. When I activate it, the app:\n\n* Turns off Wi-Fi.\n* Turns on mobile data.\n* Turns on Bluetooth.\n* Turns on location.\n\nThe best part is that plenty of automation apps, including MacroDroid, struggle to toggle things like mobile data, Bluetooth and location because of restrictions introduced in newer Android versions.\n\nSomehow, PhoneProfilesPlus makes this relatively simple. For most functions, I only needed Shizuku.\n\nFor location toggling, I had to use an ADB command on my laptop to grant the app the `WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS` permission. I just followed a simple video guide and it worked immediately.\n\nPhoneProfilesPlus can also create shortcuts for ur profiles. This means u can trigger those shortcuts through another automation app such as [MacroDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arlosoft.macrodroid&pcampaignid=web_share) or [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&pcampaignid=web_share).\n\nHowever, the app itself already includes automation features, so definitely explore those first.\n\n# [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) (Paid)\n\nThe GOAT of Android automation apps.\n\nTasker can react to events, launch apps, change settings, manage notifications, move files, run commands and connect multiple actions into extremely complicated automations.\n\nThere is definitely a learning curve, but if an automation seems remotely possible on Android, Tasker can probably do it.\n\nSome actions may require additional permissions, ADB or root, but that is usually because Android itself restricts them rather than Tasker lacking the feature.\n\n# [WiFiList](https://github.com/jaredcat/WiFiList)\n\nWith the help of Shizuku, this app allows u to view the passwords of Wi-Fi networks that are already saved on ur device.\n\nIn other words, networks that ur phone has previously connected to.\n\nSimple app, and it does the job beautifully.\n\nObviously, only use it for networks that u own or are authorised to access.\n\n# App Installation and Alternative Stores\n\n# [InstallWithOptions](https://github.com/zacharee/InstallWithOptions)\n\nLike the name suggests, it allows u to install APKs with additional options that Android’s normal package installer doesn’t provide.\n\nWith the help of Shizuku, it can install split APKs, batch-install multiple apps, install test-only apps, attempt app downgrades and bypass Android’s low target-SDK restriction for older apps.\n\nObviously, it can’t magically solve things like mismatched app signatures or unsupported CPU architectures.\n\nCertain downgrade options may also remain restricted by newer Android versions.\n\nHowever, it is extremely useful when the normal installer simply refuses to cooperate.\n\n# [Vyxel Apps](https://github.com/NikhilKain/vyxel-apps/releases)\n\nOne of the best-looking alternative app stores I’ve found for discovering open-source Android apps.\n\nInstead of making u dig through individual release pages, Vyxel can search through sources such as GitHub, GitLab, F-Droid and Codeberg.\n\nIt can also track installed apps, check for updates, save favourites and add custom repositories.\n\nThe main app is free, open source and ad-free, although it does offer optional paid cosmetic themes.\n\nThe interface is genuinely beautiful and makes discovering smaller open-source projects much more enjoyable.\n\n# [Orion Store](https://github.com/RookieEnough/Orion-Store)\n\nAnother polished alternative app store, but this one is more focused on Morph apps, modified apps and useful ope","offTopic":true},{"id":"999188e7-2ef0-4123-8d39-68e488514133","excerpt":"App Ecosystem for Fedora — [https://github.com/Nafis-Zaki/Fedora\\_KDE\\_Post\\_Install/blob/main/Linux%20App%20Ecosystem%20(Complete)-1.pdf](https://github.com/Nafis-Zaki/Fedora_KDE_Post_Install/blob/main/Linux%20App%20Ecosystem%20(Complete)-1.pdf)\n\n# Linux App Ecosystem\n\nA survival guide for Windows refugees on Linux, w","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Fedora/comments/1qfew5l/app_ecosystem_for_fedora/","role":"demand","weight":1.2313526,"occurredAt":"2026-01-17T14:41:13.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"Fedora","intent":"alternative_search","painScore":0.27665588,"sentiment":1,"confidence":0.9645141,"matchedPatterns":["alternative_to","free_tier","manual_process"],"statement":"* **Alternative to:** Adobe Illustrator.","title":"App Ecosystem for Fedora","body":"[https://github.com/Nafis-Zaki/Fedora\\_KDE\\_Post\\_Install/blob/main/Linux%20App%20Ecosystem%20(Complete)-1.pdf](https://github.com/Nafis-Zaki/Fedora_KDE_Post_Install/blob/main/Linux%20App%20Ecosystem%20(Complete)-1.pdf)\n\n# Linux App Ecosystem\n\nA survival guide for Windows refugees on Linux, with a focus on preserving compatibility, muscle memory, and ease of use.\n\nThe Github PDF link contains screenshots of all of the softwares and further insights and rants...\n\n# 1. Office & Docs\n\n**ONLYOFFICE**\n\n* **The Microsoft Bridge:** Opens .docx, .pptx, and .xlsx without destroying formatting.\n* **Best Compatibility:** Offers better compatibility than LibreOffice.\n* **Clean UI:** Features a Ribbon interface that feels like Office 365.\n* **No Ads:** Free desktop and mobile apps.\n\n**Scribus**\n\n* **Professional Publishing:** An open-source answer to InDesign.\n* **Print Ready:** Supports CMYK and ICC color management.\n* **Use Case:** Brochures, magazines, and PDFs.\n\n**Calibre**\n\n* **Library Management:** Helps manage PDFs, epubs, mobi files, and comic books.\n* **Functionality:** Not just for reading, but also editing, converting, and other utilities.\n\n# 2. Mail, Calendar & Password Manager\n\n**Proton Suite**\n\n* **Encrypted Lifestyle:** End-to-end encrypted email, calendar, and password manager.\n* **Web-First:** Seamless sync across devices, avoiding the hassle of self-hosting.\n\n**MailSpring**\n\n* **Local Desktop Powerhouse:** Modern, unified inbox supporting Gmail and Outlook.\n\n**KeePassXC**\n\n* **Password Management:** Offline-first manager where you hold the keys.\n* *Note:* The author personally avoids local managers due to syncing hassles, preferring cloud sync solutions.\n\n# 3. Utilities\n\n**KDE Connect**\n\n* **Seamless Integration:** Connects phone and desktop over Wi-Fi.\n* **Remote Input:** Use phone as a trackpad.\n* **Clipboard:** Universal copy-paste across devices.\n\n**Btrfs Assistant**\n\n* **System Recovery Simplified:** Benefits from BTRFS disk format to help in recovery.\n* **Avoids Disaster:** Essential for semi-rolling release distros where things might break.\n* *Note:* If you are using Ubuntu or Linux Mint, use Timeshift instead.\n\n**Ark**\n\n* **Archive Manager:** Supports zip, tar, 7z, and rar.\n* **Integrated:** Baked right into the Dolphin file manager.\n* **Fast:** Lightweight and simple for quick extractions.\n\n# 4. Text & Knowledge\n\n**Micro**\n\n* **Terminal Text Editor:** Human-friendly editor with standard hotkeys (Ctrl+C/V) in a terminal.\n* **Mouse Support:** Click to move cursor and scroll to scroll.\n* **No Learning Curve:** Easier than Vim and more powerful/simpler than Nano.\n\n**Obsidian**\n\n* **Notes Stack:** Markdown-based second brain with graph view.\n* **Extensible:** Has a massive library of plugins.\n\n**KWrite**\n\n* **Quick Editor:** KDE-native text editor with instant startup.\n* **Usage:** Comparable to Windows Notepad before recent changes.\n\n# 5. Creative Tools\n\n**Krita**\n\n* **Digital Painting:** Your CorelDraw alternative designed specifically for illustration.\n* **Brush Engine:** Best-in-class tablet support.\n\n**Inkscape**\n\n* **Vector Design:** SVG native tool perfect for logos, icons, and diagrams.\n* **Precision:** Powerful node editing tools.\n* **Alternative to:** Adobe Illustrator.\n\n**GIMP**\n\n* **Photo Manipulation:** The open-source answer to Photoshop.\n* **Extensible:** Massive library of plugins and completely free.\n\n**digiKam**\n\n* **Photography Workflow:** Professional photo management and tagging.\n\n**Darktable**\n\n* **Photography Workflow:** Non-destructive RAW editing and color grading.\n\n# 6. Audio & Video\n\n**Audacity**\n\n* **Audio Editor:** Simple, classic waveform editor.\n* **Use Case:** Great for podcasts, voice cleanup, and cutting.\n\n**MuseScore**\n\n* **Music Composition:** Professional sheet music creation with realistic instrument preview.\n* **Alternative to:** Sibelius.\n\n**LMMS**\n\n* **Digital Audio Workstation:** For beat making and MIDI composition.\n* **Included:** Comes with synths and samples.\n* **Alternative to:** FL Studio.\n\n**OBS Studio**\n\n* **Streaming & Recording:** The industry standard for streamers.\n* **Features:** Complex scene composition and low overhead capture.\n\n**Blender**\n\n* **3D Creation Suite:** Handles everything from modeling and rigging to animation and rendering.\n* **Pro Grade:** Used in major film and game productions.\n\n**Friction**\n\n* **2D Motion Graphics:** Used by Studio Ghibli for vector animation.\n* **Alternative to:** Adobe After Effects.\n\n**OpenToonz**\n\n* **2D Animation:** Traditional frame-based animation used by Studio Ghibli.\n* **Alternative to:** Toon Boom.\n\n**Kdenlive**\n\n* **Video Editing:** Multi-track professional timeline workflow.\n* **Performance:** Proxy support for smooth editing of 4K footage.\n* **Alternative to:** Premiere Pro.\n\n**HandBrake**\n\n* **Video Transcoder:** Compresses video for web or devices with one-click presets.\n\n# 7. Dev & Infrastructure\n\n**Zed**\n\n* **Editor:** High-performance, collaborative editor from the creators of Atom.\n\n**Antigravity**\n\n* **Workflow:** AI-first workflows for the modern development landscape.\n\n**Cloudflare & VPN**\n\n* **Web Infrastructure:** DNS, CDN, VPN, and security for projects.\n* **Self-Hosting:** Essential for exposing local apps safely.\n\n**Podman Desktop**\n\n* **Container GUI:** Secure, rootless containers by default.\n* **Manager:** Handle images, pods, and volumes easily.\n* **Alternative to:** Docker Desktop.\n\n**DBeaver**\n\n* **Database Manager:** Universal manager for SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite.\n* **Visual:** Clean UI for queries and schema visualization.\n* **Alternative to:** DataGrip.\n\n# 8. Internet & Finance\n\n**LibreWolf**\n\n* **Hardened Browser:** Firefox fork with no telemetry.\n* **Security:** uBlock Origin pre-installed.\n* **Clean:** No \"pocket\" or sponsored shortcuts.\n\n**qBittorrent**\n\n* **File Sharing:** Clean interface with no ads or crypto miners.\n* **Features:** Search engine and RSS support built-in.\n* **Alternative to:** uTorrent.\n\n**Podcasts**\n\n* **Media:** Gnome podcast client that simply works superb.\n\n**KMyMoney**\n\n* **Finance:** Double-entry accounting.\n* **Identity:** The \"Quicken\" for Linux.","offTopic":true},{"id":"c2969f24-6bc3-417f-8238-518b61784b37","excerpt":"Apps I am not uninstalling — It’s been some time since my last post. Not because I haven’t continued testing nearly every app on the planet. I’ve simply been a little busy when it comes to checking in.\n\nQuite a few apps have found their way onto my Mac recently. Some are new discoveries, while others have convinced me ","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vapsmm/apps_i_am_not_uninstalling/","role":"demand","weight":1.21072,"occurredAt":"2026-07-30T10:28:40.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"macapps","intent":"alternative_search","painScore":0.288,"sentiment":0.53246754,"confidence":0.94,"matchedPatterns":["frustrating","alternative_to","switching_from","missing_feature","praise"],"statement":"The learning curve is gentle, the interface is attractive, and it appears neatly in the middle of the screen as an alternative to the traditional Dock.","title":"Apps I am not uninstalling","body":"It’s been some time since my last post. Not because I haven’t continued testing nearly every app on the planet. I’ve simply been a little busy when it comes to checking in.\n\nQuite a few apps have found their way onto my Mac recently. Some are new discoveries, while others have convinced me to change direction and replace apps I’d been using for years. Most importantly, these are apps I’ve actually kept installed, which, if you know me, is already quite an endorsement.\n\n# [Mole](https://mole.fit/) ($19,00) and [Burrow](https://github.com/caezium/Burrow) (free)\n\nMy favourite recent discovery is still **Mole**, which I briefly mentioned in my previous post. Many people first came across Mole as a Terminal-based tool, and that’s where I initially fell in love with it. When I discovered that it was also available as a standalone app, I couldn’t have been happier.\n\nMole makes removing apps and all the little files they leave behind quick and painless. The standalone version does come at a cost, but a free alternative called **Burrow** has also appeared. Burrow is packed with functionality and, on paper, may even offer more. I really wanted it to become my first choice, but it feels slightly slower on my Mac, almost as though it’s lagging behind the task.\n\nThat small performance difference has kept me firmly with Mole. For now, it remains my uninstaller of choice.\n\n# [FaceGate](https://facegate-applocker.vercel.app/) (free) and [Face Unlock](https://github.com/HasBrain/FaceUnlock) (free)\n\n**FaceGate** is one of those rare apps that immediately landed on my must-have list. In fact, it feels like something Apple should have included with macOS from the beginning.\n\nIt allows you to lock sensitive applications behind facial recognition, Touch ID or a secure password. Everything is processed on the device, with no telemetry, which makes perfect sense for an app designed around privacy.\n\nInstallation is smooth, and the facial recognition feels much like using Face ID on an iPhone. Within a few minutes, your chosen apps are protected—and it’s completely free.\n\nI enjoyed it so much that I contacted the developer to ask whether they might consider creating something similar for folders, or perhaps even for unlocking the Mac after it wakes from sleep. As someone who genuinely loves the app, I’d happily pay for those features.\n\nI also tested a similar app called **Face Unlock**, which focuses on the Mac’s lock screen. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get it working. It didn’t have quite the same polished installation or overall appeal as FaceGate, although I suspect my problem may have been an incorrect installation rather than a lack of functionality.\n\n# [EasyDMG](https://easydmg.app/) (Free)\n\nFor years, I’ve relied on third-party apps to handle DMG installations. I used [RapidDMG](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rapidmg/id6451349778?mt=12) for a long time and, more recently, discovered that [Supercharge](https://sindresorhus.com/supercharge) could do much the same thing.\n\nPure curiosity led me to try **EasyDMG**. At its core, it handles DMG files in a similar way: you double-click, and the installation is taken care of for you. The feature that really stood out to me, however, is its ability to install unsigned applications when you specifically choose to allow them.\n\nI’ve been a happy [Sentinel](https://itsalin.com/appInfo/?id=sentinel) user for a long time and still absolutely love it. Even so, there’s something wonderfully convenient about simply opening a DMG and letting one app handle the entire process.\n\nEasyDMG is simple, useful and free which makes it very easy to recommend and, ironically, well worth paying for.\n\n# [Sxitch](https://sxitch.app/) (free & Paid)\n\nI’ve always been drawn to quick launchers, so when [**Sxitch**](https://sxitch.app/) appeared, I was curious to see what it could offer that the many existing launchers didn’t.\n\nIts promise is that every app is just one key away, and it genuinely delivers on that idea. The learning curve is gentle, the interface is attractive, and it appears neatly in the middle of the screen as an alternative to the traditional Dock.\n\nIt should be particularly appealing to anyone who prefers keyboard shortcuts over old-school navigation. I currently have it installed and am genuinely enjoying playing with it.\n\nWill it still be on my Mac a year from now? I can’t promise that. Not because it isn’t a beautiful or clever app, but because I’m currently completely fixated on all the new ways of customising the Dock. For now, though, Sxitch has earned its place.\n\n# [Ikuna](https://ikuna.app/) (free, with Pro from €9/month)\n\nI was delighted when the developer of [**Ikuna**](https://ikuna.app/) reached out to me. I’d been using **Stay** for a long time and had tried several free alternatives, but none of them quite gave me what I was looking for. Some interesting paid versions never seem to have a demo, and I'm often very reluctant to invest money in a claim rather than testing.\n\nIkuna came much closer. It saves each project as a complete workspace, including your apps, browser tabs, windows, layouts and Focus Mode and can restore everything in just a few seconds. If you’re already a Stay user, Ikuna should immediately make sense. It offers a great deal of functionality and is beautifully put together.\n\nIn truth, some of that functionality is probably wasted on me because I don’t change workspaces very often. But for managing my daily setup and placing my windows exactly where I need them, it has been excellent. I’ve since moved from **Shift** to Ikuna, and it now looks after my everyday workspace.\n\n# [Notcho Libre](https://widgetworx.com/apps/notcho.html)\n\nFinally, there’s [**Notcho Libre**](https://widgetworx.com/apps/notcho.html). I have to admit that its name may be the most frustrating thing about it; no amount of Googling seemed to help me find the app again. I’m very glad I stumbled across it in the first place.\n\nI have never liked the notch on the newer MacBook screens. For a long time, I used a free App Store app to hide it, but during the past couple of years I began experiencing irritating signature and installation failures.\n\nWhen Notcho Libre crossed my path, I was keen to see whether it might solve the problem. I’m happy to report that, so far, it has done exactly that.\n\nIt appears to use a different method to disguise the notch, and I no longer have to stare at that awkward interruption at the top of the screen. It’s a small improvement, perhaps, but one that makes using my Mac noticeably more pleasant, and those are often my favourite kinds of apps.\n\n**Some of the app's I install after every format and Mac should come with this as default:**  \n[DockDoor Pro](https://pro.dockdoor.net/) (The Dock the way I want it), [Extradock](https://extradock.app/) (Many dock's all over my screen the way I want it), [Supercharge](https://sindresorhus.com/supercharge) (The App that does everything), [dockflow](https://dockflowapp.io/) (Why is Mac still not adding this as a default app), [Menu bar spacing ](https://sindresorhus.com/menu-bar-spacing)(another Sindre Sorhus original),  [Dropover](https://dropoverapp.com/) (often copied, never equalled)\n\nAbout me: I'm a \"Mac Dock Obsessed\" cave explorer and comedian who installs and uninstalls countless apps every day in search of the next must-have Mac app. I started programming on a Vic 20 and then a Commodore 64. I do not sell any apps or obtain financial benefits from any app I mention. I will gladly use an app offered for review, but the \"Apps I Am Not Uninstalling\" posts list only apps that I chose to continue using. You are encouraged to agree, disagree and post apps better suited, but please don’t confuse my work with Artificial Intelligence.","offTopic":true},{"id":"c144b12a-49e8-4ba6-9191-15bd94bc81db","excerpt":"My Essential Mac Apps (as a regular Mac user) — These are the apps that I use almost every day, as a regular mac OS user for the last 15 years, this is a list of apps ive curated over  my span, i hope you guys like it. If you guys have apps that you think are better would love to hear!\n\n# 1. AdGuard for Mac\n\nThe absolu","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1nfi4je/my_essential_mac_apps_as_a_regular_mac_user/","role":"demand","weight":1.1934999,"occurredAt":"2025-09-12T23:21:19.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"macapps","intent":"alternative_search","painScore":0.24,"sentiment":0.7370892,"confidence":0.9625,"matchedPatterns":["doesnt_work","alternative_to","praise"],"statement":"Ice A sleek menu bar manage**r** (alternative to Bartender).","title":"My Essential Mac Apps (as a regular Mac user)","body":"These are the apps that I use almost every day, as a regular mac OS user for the last 15 years, this is a list of apps ive curated over  my span, i hope you guys like it. If you guys have apps that you think are better would love to hear!\n\n# 1. AdGuard for Mac\n\nThe absolute best ad blocker I’ve ever used. Unlike browser extensions, AdGuard works system-wide and can even block ads at the DNS level, so ads never load at all. I literally haven’t seen an ad in ages. Though this is paid, but I find it extremely worth it.\n\n[https://adguard.com/en/adguard-mac/overview.html](https://adguard.com/en/adguard-mac/overview.html)\n\n# 2. AfterShip\n\nMy go to delivery tracking app. It automatically scans through my email for tracking numbers and updates me on where my packages are, no manual copy/paste needed.\n\n[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aftership-package-tracker/id507014023](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aftership-package-tracker/id507014023)\n\n# 3. AlDente\n\nA battery management tool that lets me limit charging to extend battery lifespan. Thanks to it, my MacBook battery’s health has stayed at 99% for over a year.\n\n[https://apphousekitchen.com](https://apphousekitchen.com)\n\n# 4. Alfred 5\n\nReplaces Spotlight with a much faster, smarter launcher. Beyond search, it can run workflows, snippets, web searches, and more. Once you use Alfred, Spotlight feels primitive. I know people also use Raycast, but ive never seen the need to.\n\n[https://www.alfredapp.com](https://www.alfredapp.com)\n\n# 5. Anki\n\nThe ultimate flashcard app for spaced repetition learning. As a student, this is my secret weapon for memorization.\n\n[https://apps.ankiweb.net](https://apps.ankiweb.net)\n\n# 6. AnyGo\n\nA clean, easy-to-use app for GPS spoofing on iPhone. Perfect for spoofing location, you never know when you need to use it ;)\n\n[https://itoolab.com/gps-location-changer/?srsltid=AfmBOopgd33d56dmkzeJTjyoZdYV-lSDEZPQh7igLSVmhU3Udh-JRcjw](https://itoolab.com/gps-location-changer/?srsltid=AfmBOopgd33d56dmkzeJTjyoZdYV-lSDEZPQh7igLSVmhU3Udh-JRcjw)\n\n# 7. AppCleaner\n\nThe easiest way to fully uninstall apps. When I drag an app to the Trash, AppCleaner automatically runs and removes hidden files, caches, and leftovers.\n\n[https://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/](https://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/)\n\n# 8.  Audiobook Builder\n\nLets me convert MP3s and other audio formats into proper M4B audiobooks for the Books app, complete with chapters and bookmarks.\n\n[https://www.splasm.com/audiobookbuilder/](https://www.splasm.com/audiobookbuilder/)\n\n# 9. Storyteller (via Docker)\n\nAn absolutely game changing tool: it syncs an EPUB book with a matching audiobook, using Whisper for alignment, so I can listen and read in perfect sync. I cannot overstate how transformative this is for studying and reading. I just transfer the books into the Storyteller app on ios or ipados and BAM. The creator is simply put amazing.  \n[https://gitlab.com/storyteller-platform/storyteller](https://gitlab.com/storyteller-platform/storyteller)\n\n[https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/](https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/)  \nIF Your Tech Challenged Like me Please Use ChatGPT for clear instructions on how to download. takes 5 minutes to get setup.\n\n# 10. BetterDisplay\n\nA powerful monitor utility. It lets me adjust brightness and resolutions on external displays making it super easy to use and intuitive.\n\n[https://github.com/waydabber/BetterDisplay](https://github.com/waydabber/BetterDisplay)\n\n# 11. BetterTouchTool\n\nThe ultimate customization tool for input devices. I’ve set up my own hotkeys and gestures with just a few clicks that allow me to change my keyboard brightness with just a few clicks.\n\n[https://folivora.ai](https://folivora.ai)\n\n# 12. Blip\n\nMy favorite file transfer app. Incredibly fast (depends on Wi-Fi speed) and works across the globe. Unlike LocalSend, it isn’t limited to local networks, which makes it unbeatable for me.\n\n[https://blip.net](https://blip.net)\n\n# 13. ChatGPT\n\nNeed I say anything lol.\n\n[https://chatgpt.com/download/](https://chatgpt.com/download/)\n\n# 14. Clop\n\nAutomatically compresses screenshots the moment I take them, dramatically reducing file size without losing noticeable quality. Saves a ton of storage.\n\n[https://lowtechguys.com/clop/](https://lowtechguys.com/clop/)\n\n# 15. Comet\n\nMy current go-to agentic browser. Experimental, powerful, and feels ahead of the curve compared to traditional browsers. Though its still needs to undergo more bug fixes, simply amazing.\n\n[https://www.perplexity.ai/comet](https://www.perplexity.ai/comet)\n\nHere is a YouTube video because I Dont know a better way to describe the browser: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRmDj6RXXMg&t=219s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRmDj6RXXMg&t=219s)\n\n# 16. ConsoleRemote\n\nA PS5 remote play client that absolutely outshines Sony’s official app. The ultra-low latency and smooth graphics make it mind-blowing. it allows to 2K resolution and is specifically built to run on a mac unlike the official sony app.\n\n[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/console-remote/id6738534883](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/console-remote/id6738534883)\n\n# 17. Disk Inventory X\n\nClassic, but still the best visual disk usage analyzer. I love how it shows exactly what’s taking up space in a colorful, intuitive layout.\n\n[https://derlien.com/downloads/index.html](https://derlien.com/downloads/index.html)\n\n# 18. HandBrake\n\nLegendary open-source video transcoder. I use it to shrink huge video files, re-encode, or burn in subtitles.\n\n[https://handbrake.fr/downloads.php](https://handbrake.fr/downloads.php)\n\n# 19. Ice\n\nA sleek menu bar manage**r** (alternative to Bartender). Keeps my menu bar tidy without clutter. I did use to use bartender but bartender simply does not work at all for me ever since I upgraded to MacOS Tahoe. Currently Ice does use a little more system resources that I'd like so I'm still waiting for an alternative as Tahoe becomes more mainstream\n\n[https://github.com/jordanbaird/Ice/releases](https://github.com/jordanbaird/Ice/releases)\n\n# 20.IINA\n\nMy favorite media player. Built on mpv, it supports virtually any format, feels lightweight, and has a beautiful macOS-native UI.\n\n[https://iina.io](https://iina.io)\n\n# 21. iMazing\n\nThe best tool for iPhone backups. Lets me browse the full contents of past iPhone backups something iTunes/Finder can’t do. I have several version of backups on this app that i can just browse through my previous messages and attachments.  Keep in mind I have all my backups stored on an SSD so it doesn't utilize space on my mac\n\n[https://imazing.com](https://imazing.com)\n\n# 22. Infuse\n\nPerfect for my NAS setup with Plex and Emby. Plays anything seamlessly and works beautifully with Apple TV and Real Debrid sources.\n\n[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/infuse/id1136220934](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/infuse/id1136220934)\n\n# 23. Jump Desktop\n\nThe smoothest VNC/RDP client I’ve used. Incredibly lightweight, lag-free, and even lets me control my Mac with my iPad. Trust me ive used alot of VNCs. This simply works.\n\n[https://jumpdesktop.com/download-web-windows.html](https://jumpdesktop.com/download-web-windows.html)\n\n# 24.Karabiner Elements\n\nDeep keyboard customization. I mainly use it with Anki Remote to flip through flashcards using a dedicated remote.\n\n[https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org](https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org)\n\n# 25. Microsoft Office\n\nPretty basic, must have for anyone lol. Nothing special\n\n[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-word/id462054704?mt=12](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-word/id462054704?mt=12)\n\n# 26. MOS\n\nFixes the jittery scroll of non-Apple mice. My Logitech MX Master 3S feels buttery smooth thanks to MOS.\n\n[https://mos.caldis.me](https://mos.caldis.me)\n\n# 27. Numi\n\nA smart calculator app that handles plain-text math. It’s minimal, fast, and intuitive.\n\n[https://numi.app](https://numi.app)\n\n# 28. PDF Expert\n\nMy primary PDF editing app. Great UI, annotations, form-filling, and editing all in one.\n\n[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pdf-expert-edit-sign-pdfs/id1055273043?mt=12](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pdf-expert-edit-sign-pdfs/id1055273043?mt=12)\n\n# 29.PDF Search\n\nA lifesaver as a student. It indexes my textbooks and instantly jumps to the exact section when I type a keyword. If you are a student and go through many textbooks you NEED this app. Highly under-rated one of my hidden jewels I've found. Even scans a book using OCR so that your book is readable by it.\n\n[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pdf-search-ai-chat-with-docs/id1229271394?mt=12](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pdf-search-ai-chat-with-docs/id1229271394?mt=12)  \nThough there is a new app from the creator, which seems to be more AI driven still have to test it myself.   \n[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pdf-search-pro-chat-with-docs/id1610580698?mt=12](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pdf-search-pro-chat-with-docs/id1610580698?mt=12)\n\n# 30. Pixelmator Pro\n\nMy go to photo editor. Native to macOS, lightweight compared to Photoshop, but still powerful. I'm no heavy editor lol.\n\n[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pixelmator-pro/id1289583905?mt=12](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pixelmator-pro/id1289583905?mt=12)\n\n# 31. Proton VPN\n\nVPN with strong speeds and a trustworthy reputation. I used to use Nord and Mullvad as well but I found Proton to be more speedy for me, also Proton allows me to do port forwarding. You can find a cheap discount code online.\n\n[https://account.protonvpn.com/login](https://account.protonvpn.com/login)\n\n# 32. Rectangle\n\nWindow manager with snappy hotkeys. Faster and more intuitive than Magnet for me.\n\n[https://rectangleapp.com](https://rectangleapp.com)\n\n# 33. Shortwave\n\nMy favorite email app right now  clean, modern, and smarter than alternatives like Canary. Baked in Ai in it, also love that its Freeeeee.\n\n[https://www.shortwave.com/download/](https://www.shortwave.com/download/)\n\n# 34. SoundSource\n\nTotal control over audio on my Mac. Lets me route audio per-app, adjust EQ, and manage inputs/outputs with ease. I actually use a ton of Rogue Amoeba apps. Such as loopback and AudioHijack. Love how these apps allow me to connect multiple bluetooth devices that way i can output audio in all these devices simultaneously.\n\n[https://rogueamoeba.com/soundsource/](https://rogueamoeba.com/soundsource/)\n\n# 35. SponsorBlock for Safari\n\nMust have YouTube extension. Skips sponsored segments automatically  no manual scrubbing. In addition to adguard what more does one need.\n\n[https://github.com/rakalix/SponsorBlock#sponsorblock-for-safari-macos](https://github.com/rakalix/SponsorBlock#sponsorblock-for-safari-macos)\n\n# 36. The Unarchiver\n\nHandles all compressed file formats. I never create archives, so this is my go to for extracting.\n\n[https://theunarchiver.com](https://theunarchiver.com)\n\n# 37. Stremio\n\nIf you know, you know 😉. The ultimate streaming hub. However I do not use the actual Stremio app as it is not optimized for current Macs that use Silicon Chip, so it uses Rosetta and degrades battery life and takes a hit on performance. So I actually use the safari web version and created a desktop icon of it to use and use IINA to playback. Find this much better in performance and battery life, just a tip.\n\n[https://web.stremio.com](https://web.stremio.com)\n\n# 38. Upscayl\n\nAn AI upscaler that makes my photos look stunningly sharper. Free and easy to use.\n\n[https://upscayl.org](https://upscayl.org)\n\n# 39. Viz\n\nSimple but genius: lets me copy/paste text from apps or screens that normally block it. Also its free on GitHub. I know there are apps on the appstore that do the same but those cost money. Love this app.\n\n[https://github.com/alienator88/Viz](https://github.com/alienator88/Viz)\n\n# 40. Waltr Pro\n\nThe smoothest way to transfer files to iPhone/iPad. Sends content directly into the correct app (Books, TV, Music, etc.) without fuss. Just essential for me.\n\n[https://softorino.com/waltr](https://softorino.com/waltr)\n\n# 41. YT Saver\n\nMy preferred YouTube video downloader","offTopic":true},{"id":"31d71881-1a51-4c67-967a-5b397e819123","excerpt":"10 Free Mac Apps That Are Actually Worth Installing — There are thousands of free Mac apps, but a lot of them are limited trials, filled with ads, or only useful once.\n\nI wanted to put together a list of free apps that are genuinely useful and good enough to keep installed. Some have optional paid features or ways to s","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/MacStack/comments/1uuir6q/10_free_mac_apps_that_are_actually_worth/","role":"demand","weight":1.1789455,"occurredAt":"2026-07-12T15:36:53.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"MacStack","intent":"alternative_search","painScore":0.375,"sentiment":0.7966102,"confidence":0.8574149,"matchedPatterns":["frustrating","alternative_to"],"statement":"It is basically a simple cross-platform alternative to AirDrop.","title":"10 Free Mac Apps That Are Actually Worth Installing","body":"There are thousands of free Mac apps, but a lot of them are limited trials, filled with ads, or only useful once.\n\nI wanted to put together a list of free apps that are genuinely useful and good enough to keep installed. Some have optional paid features or ways to support the developer, but you can get real value from every app here without paying.\n\n# 1. Rectangle\n\nRectangle makes window management on macOS much better. You can move and resize windows using keyboard shortcuts or by dragging them to different areas of the screen.\n\nIt is one of the first apps I would install on a new Mac, especially if you are used to window snapping on Windows. The standard version is free and open source.\n\n**Best for:** Window management and multitasking\n\n# 2. Maccy\n\nMaccy is a lightweight clipboard manager that keeps a searchable history of things you have copied.\n\nOnce you start using a clipboard manager, it is difficult to go back. Maccy feels native to macOS, stores its history locally, and is free and open source.\n\n**Best for:** Quickly finding previously copied text\n\n# 3. IINA\n\nIINA is a modern media player designed specifically for macOS.\n\nIt handles a wide range of video formats, has a clean interface, and feels much more like a proper Mac app than many older media players. It is free, open source, and actively developed.\n\n**Best for:** Watching videos and opening unusual media formats\n\n# 4. LocalSend\n\nLocalSend lets you transfer files between Macs, Windows PCs, Android devices, iPhones, and other devices connected to the same network.\n\nThere is no account required, no cloud upload, and no internet connection needed. It is basically a simple cross-platform alternative to AirDrop.\n\n**Best for:** Sending files between different types of devices\n\n# 5. Keka\n\nKeka is a file compression and extraction tool for macOS.\n\nIt is useful for opening and creating formats such as ZIP, 7Z, TAR, and several others. You can download it directly from the developer’s website for free.\n\n**Best for:** Compressing files and opening archives\n\n# 6. Obsidian\n\nObsidian is a notes and knowledge management app that stores your notes as local Markdown files.\n\nYou can use it for simple notes, journaling, research, project planning, or building a personal knowledge base. The main app is free, while services such as Obsidian Sync and Publish are optional paid extras.\n\n**Best for:** Notes, writing, research, and personal knowledge management\n\n# 7. Bitwarden\n\nBitwarden is a password manager with a genuinely useful free plan.\n\nIt lets you generate strong passwords, store your login details, and access your vault across your devices. Paid plans add extra features, but the free version covers the basics most people need.\n\n**Best for:** Creating and storing unique passwords\n\n# 8. HandBrake\n\nHandBrake is a free video conversion tool.\n\nIt is useful when you need to reduce a video’s file size, convert it into a more widely supported format, or adjust its quality and resolution. It runs locally and does not require an account.\n\n**Best for:** Converting and compressing video files\n\n# 9. Stats\n\nStats adds detailed system information to your Mac’s menu bar.\n\nYou can monitor CPU usage, memory, storage, network activity, battery information, temperatures, and other system data. You can choose which information appears, so it does not need to clutter your menu bar.\n\n**Best for:** Monitoring Mac performance and hardware usage\n\n# 10. CotEditor\n\nCotEditor is a fast, lightweight plain-text editor built specifically for macOS.\n\nIt supports syntax highlighting, powerful search and replace, split editing, automatic backups, and many other useful features. It is a good option when TextEdit feels too basic but a full development environment feels unnecessary.\n\n**Best for:** Plain text, code, configuration files, and quick edits\n\n# My top three\n\nIf I had to choose only three from this list, I would probably install:\n\n1. **Rectangle** for window management\n2. **Maccy** for clipboard history\n3. **LocalSend** for easy file transfers\n\nAll three solve small but annoying problems, and they stay useful every day.\n\nThese apps were free when I checked, although pricing and features can always change. Make sure you download apps from their official websites or verified repositories.\n\nWhat free Mac app would you add to this list?","offTopic":true},{"id":"e2f56f8d-0e54-494d-89a8-692e85e5fe4e","excerpt":"Default Dock Customisation — [Give your Dock new functionality](https://preview.redd.it/k2rct6uci13h1.png?width=1410&format=png&auto=webp&s=9191124e6dcdff80892f4cf0e23c6e0c8ed7fcd2)\n\nAs promised, this is the second part of the [dock review obsession](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1tf2y84/macs_standard_dock_","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1tm5lka/default_dock_customisation/","role":"request","weight":1.1657902,"occurredAt":"2026-05-24T07:46:40.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"macapps","intent":"feature_request","painScore":0.375,"sentiment":0.7606838,"confidence":0.8478474,"matchedPatterns":["missing_feature","workaround"],"statement":"There are already some excellent dock customisation apps available, but two features still seem strangely missing.","title":"Default Dock Customisation","body":"[Give your Dock new functionality](https://preview.redd.it/k2rct6uci13h1.png?width=1410&format=png&auto=webp&s=9191124e6dcdff80892f4cf0e23c6e0c8ed7fcd2)\n\nAs promised, this is the second part of the [dock review obsession](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1tf2y84/macs_standard_dock_has_finally_met_its_match_and/). This time, the focus is fully on apps that replace or enhance the default Mac dock while still working alongside it, meaning the original dock does not need to be hidden or disabled.\n\nThe first four apps mentioned stand out. If you plan on keeping the standard Mac dock, these are the apps genuinely worth looking at.\n\nIn typical software fashion, good ideas get copied quickly. But after testing many alternatives, there are clear leaders. Those are the apps I focused on here. The alternatives are listed below with short descriptions, including free options where available.\n\nThere are already some excellent dock customisation apps available, but two features still seem strangely missing. The first is proper customisation of Apple’s own system icons. Iconchamp once had a workaround for this, but it no longer works under Mac Tahoe.\n\nThe second is the ability to hide an app’s dock icon completely. Older versions of macOS handled this far better, but many modern apps now force their icons onto the dock with no option to remove them.\n\nAfter far too many terminal commands, plist edits, and strange experiments, I still have not found a proper solution. So if you know of one, please send me a message.\n\n[DOCKFLOW](https://dockflow.appitstudio.com/): €9.99, 1-year plan  \nCrossed my path about a year ago, and at first, I genuinely didn’t understand what it was supposed to do. Dynamically swapping the Mac dock sounded more ambitious than practical, especially given how limited and stubborn the default dock is.\n\nThen I installed it, used it properly, and completely bought into the concept. After mentioning or reviewing it close to 22 times, I can honestly say I’m a big fan.\n\nThis is one of those apps that feels like functionality Apple should have built into macOS from the start. In simple terms, DocFlow lets you change your dock depending on what you’re doing: a minimal setup at home, and with a single shortcut, a completely different dock at work with the apps and folders you actually need.\n\nThe app has become popular enough that a wave of copycats followed, but once you use DocFlow properly, it’s obvious this isn’t just a basic utility thrown together overnight.\n\nIf all you want is bare functionality with no shortcuts or customisation, there are free alternatives, and some even cost more than DocFlow. But if the idea interests you, try DocFlow itself first. I suspect you’ll understand the appeal almost immediately.\n\n[PARALL](https://parall.app/): Once-off purchase fee of $9.99 on Mac Store,  \nWhen the developer of Parall first reached out to ask my opinion on animated dock icons, not animated docks, but actual animated icons themselves, I honestly thought the idea sounded great but probably unrealistic. Especially when he also mentioned custom icon replacement and the ability to run multiple instances of the same app simultaneously. Knowing the limitations of the Mac dock, I did not think this would be easy to achieve.\n\nImagine my surprise when I received an early demo version shortly afterwards. Even with a few teething problems at the time, it was already doing something genuinely different that the Mac dock had never really seen before.\n\nSeveral updates later, and the app has become incredibly stable, easy to install, and surprisingly fun to use. Once you have icons swinging side to side, spinning, bouncing, or reacting dynamically, you quickly realise how much personality it adds to the desktop experience. The app also allows you to customise the icons and install multiple instances of the same app, which is genuinely useful in certain workflows.\n\nThe Mac's own default app icons can be changed and animated, but when launched, it opens a second instance of the app and does not launch the app immediately. A lovely app from a developer who has been around for a long time and who clearly understands dock customisation. Definitely worth installing and testing.\n\n[DOCKPOPS](https://dockpops.com/): Free version available or a  purchase of $9.99  \nOnce again, this is an app I did not initially install with much excitement, but now genuinely cannot imagine my dock without it. The concept is simple. DockPops creates a single dock icon which, when hovered over or clicked, expands into a customizable collection of apps, folders, or shortcuts of your choice.\n\nSo if, like me, you have a slight browser obsession or keep testing new agentic apps, this becomes incredibly useful. Instead of cluttering the dock with endless icons, you keep one clean icon that opens into everything you need instantly.\n\nFor somebody who likes quick access without visual chaos, DockPops solves a problem I did not fully realise I had. It has become one of those apps that quietly earns a permanent place on my Mac.\n\n[DOCKDOOR](https://dockdoor.net/): Free  \nDockDoor is a free and open-source macOS app that adds proper live window previews directly to the dock. Hover over an app icon, and you immediately see all open windows for that app, allowing you to switch, manage, or close them quickly without breaking workflow.\n\nIt also adds a Windows-style Option + Tab switcher with live previews, which surprisingly feels excellent on macOS once you get used to it. Fast, responsive, and very lightweight. The fact that it is free makes it even more impressive. The functionality is excellent, and it brings genuinely useful customisation to the standard Mac dock.\n\nThat said, it is worth mentioning that DockDoor Pro is now available in pre-release directly from the developer’s website. It moves further away from the default dock experience, but the level of customisation already looks very promising and absolutely worth testing.\n\nAND THEN THERE ARE MANY MORE:\n\n𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊: Another Dock gives you a second dock - elegant, efficient, and intuitive - without disrupting your current setup.\n\n[𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐘](https://dockey.publicspace.co/): Dockey makes changing some of the more advanced Dock preferences as easy as clicking a button\n\n𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊: IntelliDock hides the Dock when it’s overlapped by a window. Absolutely love the functionality that this app brings to the dock.\n\n𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊 𝐏𝐑𝐎: DockLock is the first-ever app that prevents your Mac Dock from jumping between screens without system modifications. The upcoming DockLock Pro (website version) allows placing the Dock on any edge of any screen - including vertical configurations and centre displays.\n\n[𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖](https://noteifyapp.com/dockview/): DockView is a utility that adds a preview of the selected application's windows to the macOS Dock. You just need to hover over the mouse icon, and thumbnails of all its windows will appear. \n\n[𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄](https://hachipoo.com/dockside-app): Dockside is a powerful & customisable file shelf ever built for Mac, designed to keep your essentials close in a way that feels simple, flexible, and out of the way. It can live beside your Dock or independently on any edge of your screen, making the most of unused space with remarkable customizability.\n\n𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐗: Network Speed / Download / Upload CPU / Memory / Battery / Uptime Date / Week / World Time Dock Memo / Multi-Menubar Custom Dock Themes Custom GIFs Animations Stickers and more with one app.\n\n𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐘: Dockitty is a tiny pixel cat that lives in your macOS Dock. It’s a digital pet that brings cute animations. Right-click the Dock icon to trigger fun animations. When Dockitty is walking around your screen, you can even drag and drop it.  \n[BALL](https://github.com/nate-parrott/ball): It’s a little ball that lives in your dock. You can drag it, and it’ll bounce around the screen. You can also swipe on it with two fingers. It comes in red. You can flick it, bounce it, try to make it hit the corner  \n𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐒: Decorate your Dock and menu bar with festive lights that sparkle and react to your mouse   \n[DOCKO](https://docko.app/): Even more animals in your dock\n\n**DOCKPILOT**: For an explanation of what the app  does, please scroll back to the top of the page and see my post on Dockpops  \n[DOCKNESTS](https://www.qxm.de/docknest):  Another version of the Docpop app featured above.  \n**DOCKFOLDER**:And a very nice, promising version of Docs Pop Above.  \n  \n[DOCKANCHOR](https://github.com/bwya77/DockAnchor) is a simple macOS utility that prevents the Dock from moving between multiple monitors, providing users with a more stable and distraction-free work environment. It can lock the Dock to a specific screen, especially for users with multiple monitors. real-time status monitoring.\n\n**DOCKHUNTS** \\- share your dock\n\n[MODOKI](https://modoki.app/): It's Dockify’s concept, but not necessarily with similar functionality.  \n**DOCKIFY**: We have another version of DocFlow that came out after DocFlow was released, with certain functionality\n\n**DOCKSYNC** lets you automatically sync your Mac Dock across multiple Macs via iCloud. No account, no tracking, no third-party servers. License covers up to 5 Macs.\n\n[DOCKLABELS](https://www.versation.eu/): Add app names as persistent text labels to the Dock.\n\n[HIDOCK](https://hidock.app/) is an app that lets you set different Dock settings for different display configurations\n\n**WEATHER DOCKS**: Adding weather to the dock seems to be a very popular obsession, and countless apps are available. Most menu bar weather apps also support dock weather apps, and [Forecast Bar](https://forecastbar.com/) not only seems to be the most popular app but also recently had a massive upgrade with some really nice added functionality.\n\n**CLOCK DOCKS**: Once again, the number of clock apps for the dock is endless. I did not even venture down that aisle. A basic search on Google or a visit to the App Store will give you countless options.\n\n**RETROMAC:** newly launched app on Product Hunt that recreates docks from the 60's. Will be tested for the next update\n\n**OTHER MAC STORE APPS**  \n**IDOCK-DOCK**: Window Preview Show application window  \n**CONVERTDOCK**: Desk Fast Unit Conversion Dock  \n**ULTRADOCKAPP**: Customise Your Workspace","offTopic":true},{"id":"f4f7b806-9c24-43a4-9f97-d32c8b1fa739","excerpt":"Why I Am Ditching Third-Party File Managers Like Qspace Pro and Bloom — ​I've long been in the habit of using third-party file managers on macOS. I used [Pathfinder](https://appaddict.app/post/pathfinder-by-cocoatech) for years, then switched to [Qspace Pro](https://appaddict.app/post/qspace) a couple of years ago. I ","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1rlti8h/why_i_am_ditching_thirdparty_file_managers_like/","role":"request","weight":0.95636284,"occurredAt":"2026-03-05T20:58:49.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"macapps","intent":"feature_request","painScore":0.36,"sentiment":0.44444445,"confidence":0.70320797,"matchedPatterns":["missing_feature"],"statement":"The bigger realization for me was this: many of the reasons people install heavy file-manager replacements are really just missing Finder conveniences.","title":"Why I Am Ditching Third-Party File Managers Like Qspace Pro and Bloom","body":"​I've long been in the habit of using third-party file managers on macOS. I used [Pathfinder](https://appaddict.app/post/pathfinder-by-cocoatech) for years, then switched to [Qspace Pro](https://appaddict.app/post/qspace) a couple of years ago. I also bought [Bloom](https://appaddict.app/post/my-take-on-bloom-a-mac-file-manager) during a Black Friday sale last year to see what it could do.\n\nRecently, though, I've grown tired of paying the RAM tax these apps demand. Both Qspace and Bloom routinely use over 1 GB of memory. In my setup, they are often the most RAM-hungry applications running other than Chromium- or Gecko-based browsers.\n\nI still don't understand why Apple hasn't implemented an optional dual-pane interface in Finder. But if the goal is freeing up system resources, there are workable alternatives.\n\nThe approach that's been working for me is simple: keep using Finder, then add a handful of small utilities that extend it. Apps with Finder extensions can restore many of the features people install full replacement file managers to get in the first place.\n\nYou won't replicate every feature found in Qspace Pro or Bloom, but you can get surprisingly close by layering a few focused utilities on top of Finder.\n\n# Supercharge\n\n[Supercharge](https://appaddict.app/post/using-supercharge) adds optional buttons to the Finder toolbar for actions like toggling hidden files or opening the current folder in Ghostty. It also extends Finder's right-click context menu with a number of genuinely useful commands.\n\nExamples include:\n\n* Cut & Paste\n* Copy Path\n* Copy To…\n* Move To…\n* Open in Ghostty\n* Toggle Hidden Files\n* AirDrop\n* Inline Share Menu\n* Show File Size\n* Show Image Dimensions\n* Open In App\n\nIt also adds a set of Finder behavior tweaks, such as:\n\n* Allow closing all Finder windows with **⌘Q**\n* Open files with the **Return** key\n* Create new text files\n* Invert Finder selection\n* Automatically resize columns\n\nNone of these features are individually groundbreaking, but together they noticeably improve day-to-day Finder usability.\n\n# Menuist\n\n[Menuist](https://menuist.app/) is primarily a right-click context-menu extender, though it includes a few extra utilities as well.\n\nIt overlaps somewhat with Supercharge, but it also adds capabilities that normally require separate utilities. For example:\n\n* Folder history\n* Run shell scripts on selected files\n* Remove files from disk (bypass the Trash)\n* Create many types of new files\n* Set folder covers\n* Favorite folders submenu\n* Copy file or folder name without copying the full path\n\nMenuist also replaces a couple of small utilities people often install just to color folders or paste clipboard images as files.\n\nOther apps in this category include [**MouseBoost**](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mouseboost-pro/id1555844307?mt=12), which is fairly capable, and [**MagicMenu**](https://appaddict.app/post/magicmenu-from-iboysoft-not-recommended), which in my experience is best avoided.\n\n# HoudahSpot\n\nOne of the traditional advantages of third-party file managers is a more capable search interface.\n\nFinder's built-in search is decent but limited. Pairing Finder with [HoudahSpot](https://www.houdah.com/houdahSpot/) gives you something much more powerful.\n\nHoudahSpot can add an optional toolbar button to Finder that launches complex saved searches or lets you build new ones on the fly. If you regularly search by metadata, file attributes, or nested criteria, it's a major upgrade over the standard Finder search UI.\n\n# Default Folder X\n\n[Default Folder X](https://appaddict.app/post/default-folder-x-an-og-app-for-mac-power-users) is best known for enhancing file-open and save dialogs, but it also integrates tightly with Finder.\n\nIt adds a navigation toolbar that gives quick access to:\n\n* Favorite folders\n* Recent folders\n* Recent files\n* Open Finder windows\n* A fast inline search\n\nIt can also add a **file shelf** to Finder windows. This acts as a temporary staging area where you can collect files before moving them to their final destination. If you frequently reorganize files across multiple folders, this feature is surprisingly useful.\n\n# Keka\n\n[Keka](https://appaddict.app/post/why-haven-t-you-installed-keka-yet) is a free, powerful compression utility that integrates with Finder. Once installed, its compression and extraction features appear directly in Finder's context menu and toolbar.\n\nIt supports common archive formats and can encrypt archives when needed, which makes it more capable than macOS's built-in compression tools.\n\n# BetterTouchTool\n\n[BetterTouchTool](https://appaddict.app/post/better-touch-tool-favorite) is primarily known for input automation, but it can also extend Finder.\n\nYou can add custom actions to Finder's toolbar or context menu and trigger scripts directly from them. In practice, this turns Finder into a launch point for your own automation.\n\nFor example, I use BetterTouchTool actions to:\n\n* Remove quarantine flags from apps\n* Fix the \"damaged app\" warning macOS sometimes shows for unsigned software\n* Run quick file-management scripts on selected items\n\nAt that point Finder stops feeling like a limited file manager and starts behaving more like a programmable front-end for your own workflows.\n\nThe bigger realization for me was this: many of the reasons people install heavy file-manager replacements are really just missing Finder conveniences. A handful of small utilities can fill those gaps while keeping Finder itself lightweight.\n\nIf your main complaint about Finder is the lack of a dual-pane interface, this approach won't solve that. But if what you actually want is faster navigation, better search, stronger context menus, and automation hooks, extending Finder can get you surprisingly far without the 1 GB memory footprint.","offTopic":false},{"id":"81464ecf-6641-4b3b-b760-b0fa1381d3f5","excerpt":"TeenyTool: 75+ text, image, dev, math tools. Built so I can stop googling these and ending up on ad-infested web sites. BONUS: 8 other streamlined Mac menu bar utilities. — https://preview.redd.it/3s7urppzosxg1.png?width=1760&format=png&auto=webp&s=aa81750836e9476a8fb349b4b1580d835ddc35a6\n\n  \nHey everyone,\n\nMy name is ","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1sxf8v3/teenytool_75_text_image_dev_math_tools_built_so_i/","role":"request","weight":0.95624214,"occurredAt":"2026-04-27T20:12:58.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"macapps","intent":"problem_report","painScore":0.36,"sentiment":0.5,"confidence":0.7031192,"matchedPatterns":["manual_process"],"statement":"Apps run locally and only access the internet for license validation, software update checks (if enabled or manually checked) and for the DNS and IP address tools in TeenyTool (manually triggered).","title":"TeenyTool: 75+ text, image, dev, math tools. Built so I can stop googling these and ending up on ad-infested web sites. BONUS: 8 other streamlined Mac menu bar utilities.","body":"https://preview.redd.it/3s7urppzosxg1.png?width=1760&format=png&auto=webp&s=aa81750836e9476a8fb349b4b1580d835ddc35a6\n\n  \nHey everyone,\n\nMy name is [John Sciacchitano](https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-sciacchitano/). My background is in building internal tools and systems for eCommerce businesses (integrating with suppliers, building custom order routing logic, etc). These apps are my first steps into public facing tools.\n\n**Why I built this**: I’m an “operator” in my career - meaning all day I am working with numbers, writing automation scripts, designing ads, integrating systems, and the list goes on. One thing I frequently found myself doing was googling “percent change calculator” because I never was confident enough that I was doing that calculation in the correct order (shout out [calculatorsoup.com](http://calculatorsoup.com/), my goat). I thought it would be a good idea to build a native mac app with custom keyboard shortcuts to replace the behaviour of googling that, googling an “HTML previewer”, googling “days between dates”, googling “random number generator”, etc.\n\nSo I built that ([TeenyTool](http://teenytool.com/)) and over the next several months I just kept on going building the things that would be useful to me, and replacing some of my existing tools along the way. What I ended up with is a suite of teeny apps that have consistency across them from a design and usability standpoint. So yes, there is a clipboard manager on this list. I know, and trust me - I get it. But to me, there’s value in having consistency across my menu bar utilities.\n\n[TeenyApps](http://teenyapps.com/) is 9 tiny menu bar utilities. The pitch for new Mac users is that instead of finding a display manager from one dev, an audio output manager from another, a global mute tool from a third, you grab the whole kit from one place. Same design language across all of them, same keyboard shortcut functionality, same settings pattern. Naming is simply Teeny + what it does, which makes things easy to find in Spotlight down the road when you can't remember which app had the feature. Every one is a native Swift and SwiftUI build, made specifically for macOS. Installable via direct download from the websites or via homebrew with the commands available on the websites.\n\n**THE LINEUP**\n\n\\- [TeenyApps Bundle](https://teenyapps.com/) ($39.99): All 9 apps, bulk discount. \n\n\\- [TeenyTool](http://teenytool.com/) ($14.99): 75+ utilities in one app. Text tools, dev tools, image tools, math tools, and more. Text converters, regex tester, UUID/hash generators, JSON and YAML formatting, base64, color conversion, etc. The kind of stuff you may otherwise Google and land on a sketchy ad-ridden site for. Full list of 75+ utilities [here](http://teenytool.com/).\n\n\\- [TeenyDisplay](http://teenydisplay.com/) ($9.99): Adjust all monitor brightness, contrast, volume, and resolution from the menu bar. Real DDC/CI, not just software dimmer (unless your display doesn’t support DDC/CI, then software dimming is used).\n\n\\- [TeenySound](http://teenysound.com/) ($9.99): Per-app volume sliders and output source routing. Send Safari to your Mac’s built in speakers, and Spotify to your bluetooth speaker. Global mute-all hotkey.\n\n\\- [TeenyScreeny](http://teenyscript.com/) ($4.99): Live screen time counter in the menu bar. Glance up, see the number, change your behavior. The timer is in your face counting up in the menu bar, or you can use a color-coded icon. Tracks streaks when staying under your daily goal.\n\n\\- [TeenyMute](http://teenymute.com/) ($4.99): One-click global mic mute with a global hotkey and a menu bar indicator so you always know your mic state. Push-to-talk option as well.\n\n\\- [TeenyShelf](http://teenyshelf.com/) ($4.99): Drag-and-drop file staging. Park files on a menu bar shelf while you navigate folders, then drop them where they go.\n\n\\- [TeenyColor](http://teenycolor.com/) ($4.99): Screen pixel color picker with searchable history and WCAG contrast ratios. Auto-copy as hex, RGB, or HSL.\n\n\\- [TeenyStat](http://teenystat.com/) ($4.99): System vitals at a glance. Fan speed, memory pressure, CPU usage with color-coded thresholds and sparklines.\n\n\\- [TeenyClip](http://teenyclip.com/) ($4.99): Clipboard history. Last 100 items, search, pinned favorites, command to copy any one of the last 9 things you copied.\n\n**PROBLEM**\n\nFor TeenyTool, the problem is that many people will google some of these tools regularly, landing on ad-ridden websites. Replace that behavior with keyboard shortcuts directly to your favorite tools, in a native Mac experience. \n\nFor the suite - for someone new to macOS (or someone who values consistency), filling the gaps Apple leaves usually means piecing together utilities from a few different devs/companies. Each has its own UI, settings conventions, onboarding flow, and pricing model. Your menu bar ends up looking cluttered, and six months in you can't remember which app does what. For someone new to the platform, it's a suboptimal experience. TeenyApps brings consistency and ease to that process.\n\n**COMPARISON**\n\nvs big launcher ecosystems (Raycast, Alfred): no extension store to comb through, and each feature is a real dedicated menu bar app instead of a command. Easier to just download and start using with no learning curve.\n\nvs piecing together single-purpose apps from a handful of different devs: consistent design language across all 9, same keyboard shortcut features, same settings and trial flow. Naming helps too. Color tool is TeenyColor, clipboard is TeenyClip, no \"what was that app called again\" six months later.\n\n**TECH**\n\nAll native Swift and SwiftUI, built for macOS. No Electron, no web wrappers, no cloud. Apps run locally and only access the internet for license validation, software update checks (if enabled or manually checked) and for the DNS and IP address tools in TeenyTool (manually triggered). No usage data or anything like that leaves your Mac. All apps are notarized by Apple through my Apple developer account.\n\n**PRICING**\n\n$4.99 to $14.99 per app, one-time. Bundle is $39.99 for all 9 (individually $64.91, so \\~38% off). 3-day free trial on every app.\n\nFull site: [https://teenyapps.com](https://teenyapps.com/) (privacy policy and terms on every app's site, contact info in the footer).","offTopic":true},{"id":"51fdf48b-9ce9-40cb-a6d9-d5e5d35ad340","excerpt":"my minimal MacOS setup — Hi everyone, here is my MacOS setup with the apps I use on a daily basis and the principals that I follow. Hope you enjoy!\n\n### 1. Minimal Aesthetic\nThis isn’t about boosting productivity or streamlining workflows, it's about enjoyment. I love using beautiful, well designed apps because they ma","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1n6zaly/my_minimal_macos_setup/","role":"request","weight":0.9320667,"occurredAt":"2025-09-02T23:37:11.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"macapps","intent":"feature_request","painScore":0.24,"sentiment":1,"confidence":0.75166667,"matchedPatterns":["wish"],"statement":"I wish it had better integration with Apple Passwords and Apple Pay, but you can’t have it all.","title":"my minimal MacOS setup","body":"Hi everyone, here is my MacOS setup with the apps I use on a daily basis and the principals that I follow. Hope you enjoy!\n\n### 1. Minimal Aesthetic\nThis isn’t about boosting productivity or streamlining workflows, it's about enjoyment. I love using beautiful, well designed apps because they make the experience more enjoyable. Life is meant to be enjoyed, and that includes the digital tools I interact with daily.\n\n### 2. Single-Use Apps\nI’m not a fan of all-in-one apps. I prefer simple, focused apps that excel at one or two specific tasks. I don’t want all my content in one place like Notion, or AI tools in my browser. Specialised apps keep things clear and efficient.\n\n### 3. Future-Proofing\nI want my digital systems to stand the test of time. That means choosing apps with strong long-term support or those that make it easy to migrate data if needed. This ensures my setup remains reliable and adaptable.\n\n---\n\n## My Setup\nI use just two devices: a Mac and an iPhone.\n\n### MacBook Pro — My Main Device\n\nMy MacBook Pro is where I do everything – work, entertainment, file storage, email, etc. My philosophy is simple: if I want to get something done, I pick up my laptop. Using my phone for these tasks often leads to distractions, so I keep the Mac as my primary workspace.\n\n#### Apps\n**AlDente** – Saves my laptop battery by managing charge levels since I mostly use it docked.\n\n**Amphetamine** – Keeps my screen awake when I need it on.\n\n**BananaBin** – A fun little reminder to empty my trash bin regularly.\n\n**Clop** – An amazing file optimizer that keeps my storage efficient.\n\n**Dockside** – A sleek, clean file shelf that sits right next to your dock for quick access.\n\n**Dropbox** – My file storage solution, plus, easy to share files with clients.\n\n**Figma** – As a graphic designer, I love Figma – fuck Adobe.\n\n**Hovrly** – A minimal menubar tool to quickly check time zones when working with people globally.\n\n**Ice** – Fuck Bartender.\n\n**IntelliBar** – A beautiful AI app with a minimal UI that lets me use my own API.\n\n**Klack** – A fun  app for when I’m using my noise-canceling headphones.\n\n**Leader Key** – A fast app launcher that replaced Spotlight for me.\n\n**Little Snitch** – Makes sure no-one is spying on me by monitoring outgoing network connections.\n\n**Maccy** – A minimal yet powerful clipboard manager.\n\n**Marta** – My favorite file manager, featuring great keyboard shortcuts and dual-panel support.\n\n**MinimaList** – My to-do list app that syncs with Apple Reminders, so I can add tasks via HomePod.\n\n**Music** – Apple Music.\n\n**Nota** – My notes app of choice, saving everything locally and supporting Markdown.\n\n**Numi** – A beautiful calculator with unit conversion support.\n\n**Onigiri** – A minimal timer I use to stay focused.\n\n**PDF Squeezer** – Compresses PDFs.\n\n**Roy** – A color picker for the menu bar.\n\n**Serato DJ Pro** – I like to DJ in my spare time.\n\n**Speediness** – A simple internet speed checker.\n\n**Status Bar Music Player** – Adds the currently playing song to your menu bar.\n\n**Tempo** – This app sparked my love for minimal aesthetic apps, though it sadly shut down. One of its creators is working on a new mail app called Lovemail – looking forward to seeing what that brings. For now, I’m using Apple Mail.\n\n**Text Sniper** – Lets me copy any text from the screen with a screenshot.\n\n**Timepage** – The same calendar app I use on my phone. It’s not great on Mac, but I love the iOS version.\n\n**Zed** – My editor for writing and editing HTML/CSS for websites and eDMs.\n\n**Zen** – My browser of choice. I wish it had better integration with Apple Passwords and Apple Pay, but you can’t have it all.\n\n### iPhone 12 Mini — A Tool, Not a Toy\n\nI treat my iPhone strictly as a tool. It has a single home screen page with only the essential apps I use daily. The design is clean and minimal (probably not everyone's cup of tea but I like it). My most used app, the Music app, sits at the natural resting position of my right thumb, with less frequently used apps arranged around it.\n\n#### Apps\n**Home** – I control all my smart home devices through the Apple Home app.\n\n**Figma** – Allows me to review my UI/UX designs directly on my phone.\n\n**Dropbox** – file storage solution.\n\n**Timepage** – A beautiful calendar app.\n\n**Mail** – Apple Mail, chosen for its simplicity.\n\n**Perfect** – A beautiful weather app using BOM data(I live in Australia).\n\n**Firefox** – Lets me sync tabs between my Mac and iPhone.\n\n**Music** – Apple Music.\n\n**Zettel** – A simple markdown note taking app that saves everything locally.\n\n**Grocery** – My grocery list app that syncs with Apple Reminders, so my partner can access it and saves recipes in markdown.\n\n**Health** – I use several health devices like a smart water bottle, smart scales, and a toothbrush. ( I know, It’s a lot, but it make me happy).\n\n**MinimaList** – My to-do app that syncs with Apple Reminders.","offTopic":true},{"id":"7b917d80-8c5d-4ef0-a561-e7cad0dd8ec8","excerpt":"Hands-On: The 2026 macOS Essentials App List Community-Curated — Following the discussion on my last post, I looked at which tools we actually keep installed long-term versus those we uninstall after a week. This is the 2026 list of apps that solve specific friction points so well they become invisible curated with hel","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOS/comments/1qwscb7/handson_the_2026_macos_essentials_app_list/","role":"demand","weight":0.92363334,"occurredAt":"2026-02-05T17:56:06.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"MacOS","intent":"alternative_search","painScore":0.21,"sentiment":1,"confidence":0.7633333,"matchedPatterns":["is_there_a_tool","alternative_to","product:slack"],"statement":"* **Pixelmator Pro / Photomator** *(Paid/Subscription)* — A native, subscription-free alternative to Photoshop with a cleaner UI.","title":"Hands-On: The 2026 macOS Essentials App List Community-Curated","body":"Following the discussion on my last post, I looked at which tools we actually keep installed long-term versus those we uninstall after a week. This is the 2026 list of apps that solve specific friction points so well they become invisible curated with help from redditors in the last thread. Thanks to everyone who contributed.\n\nThis list will be edited over time throughout the year based on your comments bellow! Let’s create together the definitive list of apps for 2026.\n\n**System Interface & Window Management**\n\n* **AltTab** *(Free)* — Essential window-based switching for users who find the native app-based logic limiting.\n* **DynamicHorizon** *(Paid)* — The only notch utility that is worth it. It turns the Mac notch into a Dynamic Island for media, messages, notifications, lockscreen widgets and more.\n* **Rectangle** *(Free)* — Retained by power users for precise, keyboard-driven window control.\n* **Ice / Hidden Bar** *(Free)* — The standard for keeping a minimal, distraction-free menu bar.\n\n**Capture, Media & Visual Assets**\n\n* **CleanShot X** *(Paid)* — The professional standard for screenshots; pin-to-screen and annotation make native tools feel dated.\n* **Pixelmator Pro / Photomator** *(Paid/Subscription)* — A native, subscription-free alternative to Photoshop with a cleaner UI.\n* **ImageOptim** *(Free)* — Set-it-and-forget-it image compression before sharing or uploading.\n\n**Communication & Presence**\n\n* **Buffer / Publer** *(Freemium)* — Preferred for scheduling and managing outward-facing content.\n* **Discord / Telegram** *(Free)* — Have effectively replaced traditional social feeds for real-time communities.\n* **Texts / Beeper** *(Paid)* — A unified inbox for iMessage, WhatsApp, Slack, and more.\n\n**Input, Controls & Ergonomics**\n\n* **Linear Mouse / MOS** *(Free)* — Fixes mouse acceleration and scroll behavior for external devices.\n* **Karabiner-Elements** *(Free)* — Deep keyboard remapping; typically configured once and forgotten.\n* **BetterTouchTool** *(Paid)* — Fine-grained control over trackpad, mouse, and keyboard gestures.\n* **scrcpy** *(Free)* — Low-latency Android mirroring on macOS.\n\n**Development Environment**\n\n* **iTerm2** *(Free)* — Chosen for features like drop-down Quake mode and advanced profiles.\n* **Homebrew** *(Free)* — The implicit package manager behind most professional setups.\n* **VS Code & CotEditor** *(Free)* — Commonly paired: VS Code for projects, CotEditor for fast text edits.\n* **Docker Desktop** *(Freemium)* / **OrbStack** *(Freemium)* — OrbStack gaining favor for performance and macOS-native UX.\n\n**Documents, Writing & Knowledge**\n\n* **Apple Notes** *(Free)* — Fast and ubiquitous, though still weak with PDFs.\n* **Craft** *(Freemium)* / **Obsidian** *(Free)* — Used when structure and long-term knowledge matter.\n* **Microsoft Office** *(Paid)* / **LibreOffice** *(Free)* — Still unavoidable for document compatibility.\n* **PDF Expert** *(Paid)* — Fills Apple Notes’ gaps for serious PDF work.\n\n**Files, Storage & System Hygiene**\n\n* **DaisyDisk** *(Paid)* — Visual clarity makes it one of the few utilities people happily pay for.\n* **AppCleaner** *(Free)* — Consensus choice for fully removing apps and leftovers.\n* **Hazel** *(Paid)* — File automation that quietly enforces order in the background.\n\n**Audio & Playback**\n\n* **IINA** *(Free)* / **VLC** *(Free)* — IINA for native feel; VLC as the universal fallback.\n* **SoundSource** *(Paid)* — Per-app audio routing and volume control.\n\n**Backup, Sync & Resilience**\n\n* **Backblaze** *(Paid)* — Default offsite backup.\n* **ChronoSync** *(Paid)* — Deterministic control beyond Time Machine.\n* **Syncthing** *(Free)* — Cloudless, privacy-focused sync.\n\n**Privacy, Network & Trust**\n\n* **Little Snitch** *(Paid)* / **LuLu** *(Free)* — Visibility and control over outbound connections.\n* **Mullvad VPN** *(Paid)* — Trusted for transparency rather than branding.\n* **KnockKnock / BlockBlock** *(Free)* — Auditing persistence and startup behavior.\n\n**Virtualization, Compatibility & Gaming**\n\n* **UTM** *(Free)* / **Parallels** *(Paid)* — ARM-era virtualization for Linux and Windows.\n* **CrossOver** *(Paid)* / **Whisky** *(Free)* — Windows apps and games without a full VM.\n* **Steam** *(Free)* — Still the primary gaming hub.\n* **Controller Companion** *(Paid)* / **Enjoyable** *(Free)* — Input mapping for nonstandard controllers.\n\n**AI, Search & Recall**\n\n* **Raycast** *(Freemium)* / **Alfred** *(Paid)* — Command layers that increasingly double as AI launchers.\n* **Perplexity Desktop** *(Freemium)* / **Arc Search** *(Free)* — Research-first browsing.\n* **Ollama** *(Free)* — Local model execution for privacy and offline use.\n* **Rewind (and alternatives)** *(Paid)* — Passive recall and time-indexed memory, still divisive.\n\nWhat did we miss? Is there a tool you've found that solves a problem more elegantly than the ones here, or has something new replaced a long-standing tool in your 2026 setup?","offTopic":true},{"id":"b92b7ad9-4a9c-4ea2-ac7b-4ffeb2efa216","excerpt":"Keyboard Maestro, The App That Makes Everything Better - Tips for the Automation Curious — [My Keyboard Maestro](https://preview.redd.it/phmss4bykogg1.png?width=1320&format=png&auto=webp&s=4daf71587c3e2ede9bb5d2fb48a4587f2ccc8b82)\n\nWhen [Keyboard Maestro ](https://www.keyboardmaestro.com/main/)went on sale during the B","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1qs1ffv/keyboard_maestro_the_app_that_makes_everything/","role":"request","weight":0.81691086,"occurredAt":"2026-01-31T12:44:57.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"macapps","intent":"howto_question","painScore":0.09,"sentiment":1,"confidence":0.7494595,"matchedPatterns":["how_can_i"],"statement":"It's always been about this simple question: how can I turn 10 clicks into 1 click--or better yet, how can I not have to click at all?","title":"Keyboard Maestro, The App That Makes Everything Better - Tips for the Automation Curious","body":"[My Keyboard Maestro](https://preview.redd.it/phmss4bykogg1.png?width=1320&format=png&auto=webp&s=4daf71587c3e2ede9bb5d2fb48a4587f2ccc8b82)\n\nWhen [Keyboard Maestro ](https://www.keyboardmaestro.com/main/)went on sale during the Black Friday season last year, I was surprised by the number of people who purchased the app and then found themselves at a loss for use cases. The community forum run by Peter Lewis, the developer, has a good reputation for being helpful, but in my experience it's full of complex solutions to problems I don't have.\n\nMy intention has never been to use Keyboard Maestro as a software development platform. It's always been about this simple question: how can I turn 10 clicks into 1 click--or better yet, how can I not have to click at all?\n\n# Triggers\n\nHere's a list of some recent macOS automation patterns I've introduced into the way I use my Mac. I've been inspired by the introduction of the Extra Bar to make nested menus of related macros, and I've stopped relying on trying to remember so many finger-cramping hotkey combinations.\n\nOne of the magical things about automating with Keyboard Maestro is the sheer number of ways a macro can be triggered. My most-used triggers are:\n\n* Time of Day triggers (do this action at this time)\n* Application Launch triggers (when this app opens, do this thing)\n* Periodic triggers (do this thing every X minutes)\n* Good old hotkeys\n* Select-from-a-menu triggers\n* Login triggers (do this thing X seconds after I log in)\n* Mounted Volume triggers (when this volume is mounted, do this thing)\n\n# Macros\n\n* **Keeping apps alive** \\-- Runs every 10 minutes with a trigger of \"If Raycast is not running\" and an action of \"Start Raycast.\"\n* **Log out cleanly** \\-- One action quits all apps, the next pauses, then Keyboard Maestro ejects all disks and issues the logout command. This is how macOS is supposed to do it, but if you have apps that hang up your logouts or external drives that don't eject cleanly, you can insert a solution into this macro.\n* **Mark all mail as read** \\-- Uses menu bar commands and simulated mouse clicks.\n* **Mount and unmount attached backup drives** \\-- Keyboard Maestro runs a simple script to mount and unmount USB drives that stay physically connected but don't need to be available all the time. You can do the same with network shares. For example, when a backup or syncing app launches, the mounting script runs; when the app quits, the drive is unmounted.\n* **If Bloom opens, close QSpace** and **If Rectangle Pro launches, quit SnapsOfApps**\\*\\*\\*\\*\n* **Display a list of running Dock and menu bar apps and restart (not quit) the one you click** \\-- I like to test software and keep up with new features by running multiple apps in the same category. This keeps my MacBook from getting bogged down.\n* **Automatically connect via screen sharing to other Macs and Linux boxes** \\-- Apple's built-in VNC client supports internal URLs, which Keyboard Maestro can open directly.\n* **Batch open URLs in a specific browser** \\-- I use this with Firefox. The macro closes the current window and opens a new one containing only the URLs I specify.\n* **If Updatest opens, also open Nektony** \\-- When testing apps, I often need them side by side. A macro is the easiest way to make that happen.\n* **Batch quit jobs for groups of apps** \\-- Just as you can open a group of apps with one command, you can close them when you're done.\n* **Backup Homebrew** \\-- This macro backs up my entire Homebrew configuration via a script, then copies the resulting file to a specific folder on my backup drive.\n* **Restart Finder** \\-- If Finder starts misbehaving, issuing killall Finder via a hotkey is far more pleasant than hunting through Activity Monitor.\n* **SSH** \\-- In a home lab environment, I use passwordless sudo and small scripts for one-click terminal access to other machines.\n* **Run Topgrade on a schedule with no prompts** \\-- Topgrade updates Homebrew apps, Mac App Store apps, and various developer tools. Using a time-of-day or periodic trigger, it can run unattended.\n* **Upgrade Mac App Store apps (in Terminal)** \\-- If you're tired of waiting on the App Store UI, you can install the mas CLI and trigger it via Keyboard Maestro.\n* **Open the App Store directly to the Updates tab** \\-- I don't browse the App Store much. When I open it, I'm either searching or updating, and both can be automated.\n* **Create keyboard shortcuts for actions developers didn't assign one to** \\-- In Calibre, my macro opens the metadata editor to the Tags field and advances to the next book during bulk edits. Neither action exists natively; I built both with Keyboard Maestro.\n* **Automatically query ChatGPT each night for a list of topics we discussed and copy it into Obsidian** \\-- The macro opens a new ChatGPT conversation and pastes a reusable prompt.\n* **Copy selected text to Ghostty and press Return** \\-- I couldn't get PopClip to do this, so Keyboard Maestro stepped in.\n* **Copy Obsidian daily notes into Day One** \\-- Redundant, yes, but I've used Day One since 2014 and like keeping a parallel record for continuity.\n* **Open Dropbox briefly to download files I emailed to it** \\-- I prefer not to stay connected to cloud services unless I need them, so a macro connects, syncs, and disconnects.\n* **Open a BBEdit window with the clipboard contents**\\*\\*\\*\\*\n* **Open and close backup apps** \\-- I use several backup tools and don't want them running constantly, so Keyboard Maestro launches them on a schedule and shuts them down afterward.\n* **Menu of window-layout launchers using Rectangle and SnapsOfApps** \\-- I have too many layouts to remember their hotkeys, so Keyboard Maestro presses them for me via a menu.\n* **Open System Settings to frequently used panes** \\-- Just shaving off a few more clicks.\n* **Keyboard shortcut to copy the URL of the current page** \\-- It still amazes me that Vivaldi doesn't ship with this, but it took about a minute to fix with a macro.\n\nHopefully this gives you a few ideas with what you can do with Keyboard Maestro, removing some of the frustration and demonstrating that it's not so much an automation app but a way instead to build your personal infrastructure.\n\nMore examples - [My Top 10 Keyboard Maestro Macros](https://amerpie.lol/2024/05/01/my-top-keyboard.html)","offTopic":true},{"id":"66cd3c74-f015-4d29-8b9e-ffc6096e5165","excerpt":"Apps I am not Uninstalling the 10th Edition. — It's been a year since I first sat down to type a list I would call \"apps I am not uninstalling\", and the 10th edition lined up so nicely with the 1-year anniversary that I realised this is the time to address the one question I get asked every time, and that is \"Where do ","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/u_andreshows/comments/1vzl1sr/apps_i_am_not_uninstalling_the_10th_edition/","role":"demand","weight":0.7578971,"occurredAt":"2026-08-27T05:30:28.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"u_andreshows","intent":"alternative_search","painScore":0.27,"sentiment":1,"confidence":0.59676933,"matchedPatterns":["alternative_to","solution:apps"],"statement":"**uDock** — A highly customisable application launcher offering an alternative to Apple's Launchpad and Dock-style navigation.","title":"Apps I am not Uninstalling the 10th Edition.","body":"It's been a year since I first sat down to type a list I would call \"apps I am not uninstalling\", and the 10th edition lined up so nicely with the 1-year anniversary that I realised this is the time to address the one question I get asked every time, and that is \"Where do I get a list of the previous apps?”.\n\nApps I am not uninstalling had 216K visitors with their first post, and average 100K or more. 71 apps were listed, of which two did not survive the first season. \n\n1. [**Availability Sync Menu Bar**](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/availability-sync-menu-bar/id6689494261?mt=12) — Quickly checks your calendar and creates a list of available dates and times to share with clients.\n2. [**Supercharge**](https://sindresorhus.com/supercharge) — A macOS enhancement utility that adds a huge collection of useful features and improvements to the operating system.\n3. [**Clop**](https://lowtechguys.com/clop/) — Automatically optimises and compresses images, videos and PDFs while you work with them.\n4. [**DockFlow**](https://dockflowapp.io/) — Lets you instantly switch the contents of the standard macOS Dock between different customised app layouts.\n5. [**Dockfix**](https://www.dockfix.app/) — A Dock customisation utility providing considerably more control over the appearance and behaviour of the macOS Dock.\n6. [**Sidebar**](https://sidebarapp.net/) — A highly customisable alternative Dock/taskbar for macOS with window management and application-launching features.\n7. **~~cDock~~** — A long-running macOS utility for extensively customising the appearance and behaviour of the standard Dock.\n8. [**Dropover**](https://dropoverapp.com/) — Creates temporary floating shelves for quickly collecting, moving and sharing files using drag and drop.\n9. **~~Barrel~~** — Saves your Mac application setup so you can quickly reinstall your usual software after formatting or setting up another Mac.\n10. [**OrbitTimers**](https://gnomeapps.com/) — A visually attractive timer application for creating and monitoring countdown timers.\n11. [**Dory**](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dory-app-switcher/id6746273626?mt=12) — A visually oriented application launcher and switcher that provides fast access to your apps.\n12. [**ExtraDock**](https://extradock.app/) — Lets you create multiple additional Docks and position them virtually anywhere on your Mac display.\n13. [**Sentinel**](https://itsalin.com/appInfo/?id=sentinel) — Makes installing applications from unidentified developers easier by handling macOS Gatekeeper restrictions for selected apps.\n14. [**Pearcleaner**](https://itsalin.com/apps/) — A powerful free Mac app uninstaller and cleaning utility designed to remove applications together with their associated files.\n15. [**uDock**](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/udock/id1563545181?mt=12) — A highly customisable application launcher offering an alternative to Apple's Launchpad and Dock-style navigation.\n16. [**Silenz**](https://silenzapp.com/) — Automatically lowers or adjusts other audio sources when selected applications begin playing sound.\n17. **Sound Control** — Provides per-application audio controls so different Mac applications can have independent volume and audio settings.\n18. **SoundSource** — Gives macOS advanced per-app audio routing, volume control, equalisation and output-device management.\n19. [**Coherence X**](https://www.bzgapps.com/coherence) — Turns websites into standalone Mac applications without normal browser tabs, bookmarks and interface clutter.\n20. **WebCatalog** — Converts websites and web services into standalone desktop applications with separate accounts and workspaces.\n21. [**SocialWatch**](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/socialwatch/id6754395358?mt=12) — Places multiple social-media platforms together so you can view and manage several accounts from one application.\n22. [**Bye**](https://github.com/designsbymuzeer/Bye-Mac-App) — A visual menu-bar utility for quickly choosing and quitting multiple running Mac applications.\n23. [**CCCCorners**](https://apps.apple.com/ua/app/ccccorners/id6754601983?mt=12) — Extends the idea of macOS Hot Corners with more useful actions and easier corner-based navigation.\n24. [**Ordinator**](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ordinatore/id424714566?mt=12) — Makes changing the icons of Mac applications and folders a simple one-click process.\n25. [**Mousecape**](https://github.com/AdamWawrzynkowskiGF/Mousecape-TahoeSupport/releases/tag/PreRelease-v01) — Allows you to replace the standard macOS mouse pointer with custom cursor themes.\n26. [**BuhoLaunchpad**](https://www.drbuho.com/buholaunchpad) — Recreates the traditional macOS Launchpad experience with automatically updated application listings.\n27. [**Liquid Timer**](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/liquid-timer/id6748906791?mt=12) — A visually styled timer application for running attractive countdowns and timed sessions.\n28. [**DockThings**](https://apps.apple.com/za/app/dockthings/id6748681978?mt=12) — Creates animated, tabbed application Docks that can be positioned or hidden around the screen.\n29. [**Linknotch**](https://trylinknotch.com/) — Turns the MacBook notch into a convenient launcher for frequently visited websites.\n30. [**ExtraBar**](https://extrabar.app/) — Creates a customisable menu-bar-style launcher containing apps, deep links and user-defined actions.\n31. [**Structured**](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/structured-daily-planner/id1499198946) — Combines your calendar and to-do list into a visual daily timeline with AI-assisted planning.\n32. [**Stay**](https://cordlessdog.com/) — Remembers the size and location of application windows and restores them to your preferred screen positions.\n33. [**Invoicer**](https://invoicer.attach.design/) — A streamlined invoicing application for creating invoices, storing customer information and maintaining an invoice history.\n34. [**Wallspace**](https://wallspace.app/) — Provides animated Mac wallpapers that can also animate the lock screen without intrusive advertising.\n35. [**Parall**](https://parall.app/) — Runs multiple instances of supported applications and also offers Dock customisation including animated icons.\n36. [**WhyFi**](https://whyfi.network/) — Monitors your internet connection in real time with speed indicators, graphs, testing tools and Wi-Fi hotspot analysis.\n37. [**OnlineIndicator**](https://github.com/bornexplorer/OnlineIndicator) — Displays the current status and performance of your internet connection from the Mac menu bar.\n38. [**Ditch**](https://github.com/prabinbhusal/ditch) — A notch-based Mac uninstaller that appears when you drag an application towards the top of the screen and removes its associated files.\n39. [**AppCleaner**](https://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/) — A popular free utility that uninstalls Mac applications while locating and removing their associated files.\n40. [**AllMyBatteries**](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/allmybatteries/id1621263412) — Displays the battery levels of multiple Apple devices together in the Mac menu bar.\n41. [**DockDoor Pro**](https://pro.dockdoor.net/) — An extensive Dock enhancement offering previews, customisation and additional functionality beyond Apple's standard Dock.\n42. **Dockitty** — Adds playful animated cats and visual effects to the macOS Dock.\n43. **Signal Strength Explorer** — Provides detailed information about Wi-Fi signal strength and connection quality.\n44. [**Forecast Bar**](https://forecastbar.com/) — A highly customisable Mac weather application offering detailed forecasts, colourful menu-bar icons and weather-related alerts.\n45. [**Hyperkey**](https://hyperkey.app/) — Converts Caps Lock into an additional modifier key so it can be used for powerful custom keyboard shortcuts.\n46. [**Parallel Spaces**](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parallel-spaces/id6772172563?mt=12) — Allows multiple independent instances of supported applications to run with separate accounts, logins and settings.\n47. [**Eloquent**](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-ai-edge-eloquent/id6756505519) — A free Google-powered voice dictation app that converts speech into text quickly and accurately.\n48. **Soniox** — An AI speech-recognition and transcription service capable of handling multiple languages, including Afrikaans.\n49. [**MaCursor**](https://macoswm.com/wm/macursor) — Provides extensive macOS cursor customisation with downloadable designs and the ability to create your own cursor themes.\n50. [**Mole — Open Source**](https://github.com/tw93/mole) — A free command-line Mac cleaning, maintenance and application-removal utility.\n51. [**Mole — Desktop**](https://mole.fit/) — A graphical Mac maintenance, uninstallation and software-update utility designed to cleanly manage applications and system clutter.\n52. [**Ghost Tile**](https://ghosttile.kernelpanic.im/) — Attempts to hide unwanted application icons that would otherwise remain visible in the macOS Dock.\n53. [**DockMover / DockKeeper**](https://github.com/hreinssondev/DockKeeper) — Remembers the precise positions of Dock icons and automatically restores your preferred layout when it changes.\n54. [**Burrow**](https://github.com/caezium/Burrow) — A free Mac uninstaller and cleanup utility designed to remove applications and their leftover files.\n55. [**FaceGate**](https://facegate-applocker.vercel.app/) — Protects selected Mac applications using facial recognition, Touch ID or a password, with authentication performed locally.\n56. [**Face Unlock**](https://github.com/HasBrain/FaceUnlock) — Adds facial-recognition-based unlocking functionality to the Mac lock screen.\n57. [**EasyDMG**](https://easydmg.app/) — Automates installing software from DMG files and can also assist with deliberately installing unsigned applications.\n58. [**RapidDMG**](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rapidmg/id6451349778?mt=12) — Streamlines the process of opening DMG files and installing the applications they contain.\n59. [**Sxitch**](https://sxitch.app/) — A keyboard-driven application launcher designed to make every installed app quickly accessible through simple shortcuts.\n60. [**Ikuna**](https://ikuna.app/) — Saves complete workspaces containing apps, browser tabs, window arrangements and Focus settings and restores them together.\n61. **Shift** — A workspace and window-management application for arranging and restoring desktop setups.\n62. [**Notcho Libre**](https://widgetworx.com/apps/notcho.html) — Visually disguises or hides the MacBook display notch to create a cleaner-looking menu bar.\n63. [**Menu Bar Spacing**](https://sindresorhus.com/menu-bar-spacing) — lets you adjust the spacing between macOS menu bar items to make better use of available space.\n64. **Bartender** — Organises, hides and controls menu-bar icons to reduce clutter in the macOS menu bar.\n65. **Ice** — A free/open-source menu-bar management utility for hiding and organising Mac menu-bar items.\n66. **Badgeify** — Adds notification badges and additional status information to applications in the macOS menu bar.\n67. **Radiola** — A Mac internet-radio application for listening to online radio stations.\n68. **Pixelmator** — A professional Mac image-editing and graphics application used for photo editing, compositing and design work.\n69. **CapCut** — A video-editing application offering timeline editing, effects, captions and numerous social-media-focused production tools.\n70. **Ring Menu** — A circular application launcher providing quick access to apps and commands from a ring-shaped interface.\n71. **MacUpdater** — Checks installed Mac applications and identifies available software updates.\n\nAnd with that, I officially call season one closed, and we start again with season 2. As the 1st Sep arrives, so will the first review of apps I am not uninstalling. Four apps have already taken centre stage as the hard drive strains under the assortment of amazing apps available. ","offTopic":true},{"id":"cc3d2f06-0159-4199-8262-5b64bc5a240f","excerpt":"⟳ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:05:58 GMT: 10 apps added, 118 updated at f-droid.org — > ⟳ f-droid.org from *Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:54:15 GMT* updated on *Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:05:58 GMT* contains 4257 apps. \n\n**Added** (10)\n\n* [Skylib](https://codeberg.org/bg443/Skylib): An alternative Bluesky frontend\n* [BayesianBahn](https://githu","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/FDroidUpdates/comments/1vuow0u/fri_21_aug_2026_180558_gmt_10_apps_added_118/","role":"pricing","weight":0.74249995,"occurredAt":"2026-08-21T18:43:27.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"FDroidUpdates","intent":"pricing_complaint","painScore":0.24,"sentiment":1,"confidence":0.5987903,"matchedPatterns":["free_tier"],"statement":"* kitshn (for Tandoor) (version 2.1.1): An unofficial client for the self-hosted Tandoor recipe management software.","title":"⟳ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:05:58 GMT: 10 apps added, 118 updated at f-droid.org","body":"> ⟳ f-droid.org from *Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:54:15 GMT* updated on *Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:05:58 GMT* contains 4257 apps. \n\n**Added** (10)\n\n* [Skylib](https://codeberg.org/bg443/Skylib): An alternative Bluesky frontend\n* [BayesianBahn](https://github.com/DerWeh/BayesianBahn): Empirical arrival-time distributions for Deutsche Bahn trains\n* [Bike Radar](https://github.com/partymola/android-bike-radar-overlay): Overlay and audio alerts for BLE bike radars. Offline, no account, no cloud.\n* [FilmFlip](https://github.com/Jumas-Cola/FilmFlip): Film negative photo recovery app\n* [Bati — Fitness RPG](https://github.com/Guiforge/bati): Turn workouts into quests, boss fights and a village built by your training.\n* [Tine](https://tine.page): Fast local-first Logseq-compatible outliner\n* [Void Player](https://github.com/TUSHAR91316/Void-Player): Modern, high-performance music player with dynamic UI\n* [Argus](https://github.com/JackRushante/argus): Natural-language automation compiled by an LLM, run by a deterministic engine.\n* [Denaro](https://github.com/Biri0/denaro): Private, offline personal finance with accounts, categories and insights.\n* [Emborg](https://gitlab.com/JohnRenz/emborg): Org-mode viewer and task manager \n\n**Updated** (118)\n\n* [Queens](https://github.com/sidhant947/queens) (version [1.0.6](https://github.com/sidhant947/queens)): Challenging crown-placement logic puzzle. Infinite levels. No tracking & ads.\n* [LibreCuts Beta](https://github.com/tharunbirla/LibreCuts) (version [1.0-beta7](https://github.com/tharunbirla/LibreCuts/releases)): LibreCuts is a free, open-source privacy friendly video editor for Android.\n* [aka Alarm](https://seeingred.github.io/aka-alarm/) (version [1.2.0](https://github.com/seeingred/aka-alarm/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md)): Wakes you within a 30-min window when you start stirring\n* [MinkLauncher OpenSource](https://github.com/katoaapps/openminilaunch) (version [1.0.0](https://github.com/katoaapps/openminilaunch)): A minimal, keyboard-first Android home-screen launcher\n* [Podcini.A - Extensible media instrument](https://github.com/XilinJia/Podcini.A) (version [12.7.0](https://github.com/XilinJia/Podcini.A/releases)): Your premier podcast/media instrument, now extensible, capable of YouTubing\n* [reteclock](https://github.com/rubidus-api/reteclock_apk) (version [0.28.0](https://github.com/rubidus-api/reteclock_apk/releases)): Full-screen digital clock and dock screensaver for old Android phones.\n* [Liseur](https://github.com/chmouel/liseur) (version [0.8.0](https://github.com/chmouel/liseur/releases)): Ebook reader: EPUB on your phone, in sync with your own book server\n* [Calendula](https://gitea.jeanlucmakiola.de/makiolaj/calendula) (version [2.19.2](https://gitea.jeanlucmakiola.de/makiolaj/calendula/src/branch/main/CHANGELOG.md)): A modern Material 3 Expressive calendar for Android.\n* [The Battle for Wesnoth](https://www.wesnoth.org) (version [1.19.27](https://github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth/blob/HEAD/changelog.md)): A turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme\n* [Zodl: Zcash Wallet](https://zodl.com) (version [3.9.3](https://github.com/zodl-inc/zodl-android/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md)): The most private crypto wallet. Built for financial sovereignty.\n* [kitshn (for Tandoor)](https://kitshn.app) (version [2.1.1](https://github.com/aimok04/kitshn/releases)): An unofficial client for the self-hosted Tandoor recipe management software.\n* [MainTask](https://codeberg.org/kapoue/MainTask) (version [3.16.2](https://codeberg.org/kapoue/MainTask)): Reminders for your recurring tasks: filters, plants, backups, car checks…\n* [QuickDic](https://github.com/rdoeffinger/Dictionary) (version [5.8.3](https://github.com/rdoeffinger/Dictionary/releases)): Offline translation dictionary\n* [Amber](https://github.com/greenart7c3/Amber) (version [6.5.2](https://github.com/greenart7c3/Amber/releases)): Nostr event signer for Android\n* [Language Dex](https://github.com/arthurcose/language-dex) (version [0.30.0](https://github.com/arthurcose/language-dex/releases)): Create custom dictionaries and retain words with puzzles.\n* [GitHub Trending & Hacker News](https://github.com/HarlonWang/TrendingAI) (version [1.3.0](https://github.com/HarlonWang/TrendingAI/releases)): Daily AI picks from GitHub Trending, Hacker News & Product Hunt.\n* [Hermes Mobile](https://github.com/Hy4ri/hermes-mobile) (version [1.23.0](https://github.com/Hy4ri/hermes-mobile/releases)): Remote control for your Hermes AI agent\n* [Albi](https://gitlab.com/martynbutty/healthTracker) (version [1.5.0](https://gitlab.com/martynbutty/healthTracker)): A health tracking app that respects your privacy\n* [Gem Wallet: Bitcoin, USDT, BNB](https://gemwallet.com) (version [2.114.9](https://github.com/gemwalletcom/wallet)): Secure crypto wallet for 100+ blockchains: Bitcoin, USDT, ETH, Solana, and more.\n* [baresip](https://github.com/juha-h/baresip-studio) (version [89.1.1](https://github.com/juha-h/baresip-studio/releases)): SIP and mobile calling and messaging User Agent for Android based on baresip lib\n* [SiYuan](https://b3log.org/siyuan/) (version [3.8.1](https://github.com/siyuan-note/siyuan/releases)): Open-source knowledge workspace for humans and AI agents\n* [RSAF](https://github.com/chenxiaolong/RSAF) (version [4.9](https://github.com/chenxiaolong/RSAF/blob/HEAD/CHANGELOG.md)): An Android Storage Access Framework document provider for rclone\n* [Water Sort](https://github.com/sidhant947/water-sort) (version [1.0.12](https://github.com/sidhant947/water-sort)): Relaxing color-sorting puzzle. Infinite levels. Zero tracking. No ads.\n* [Linwood Butterfly Nightly](https://github.com/LinwoodDev/Butterfly) (version [2.6.0-beta.5](https://github.com/LinwoodDev/Butterfly/blob/develop/CHANGELOG.md)): Powerful, minimalistic, cross-platform, opensource note-taking app\n* [Cyclauncher](https://github.com/msbluesnow/Cyclauncher) (version [v0.7.1-alpha](https://github.com/msbluesnow/Cyclauncher)): Fast, accessible launcher focused on speed and one-handed use\n* [Ceno Browser: Share the Web](https://ceno.app) (version [2.11.2](https://gitlab.com/ceno-app/ceno-android/-/releases)): Access any website, then share it peer-to-peer.\n* [Dragon Launcher](https://github.com/Elnix90/Dragon-Launcher) (version [4.0.1](https://github.com/Elnix90/Dragon-Launcher/releases)): Fast and efficient Android launcher based on gestures and minimalism\n* [sing-box](https://sing-box.sagernet.org/) (version [1.13.19](https://sing-box.sagernet.org/changelog/)): The universal proxy platform\n* [KashCal](https://github.com/KashCal/KashCal) (version [2026.08.17](https://github.com/KashCal/KashCal)): All your calendars in one app. iCloud, CalDAV, device, ICS. Private.\n* [KeePassVault](https://github.com/aivanovski/kpassnotes) (version [2.1.0](https://github.com/aivanovski/kpassnotes/releases)): Client app for KeePass databases\n* [EbookConverter](https://github.com/bilec/econverter) (version [1.1.0](https://github.com/bilec/econverter)): Android ebook converter — epub, mobi, azw3, docx and more. No Calibre needed.\n* [Conceal Mobile](https://conceal.network) (version [6.0.4](https://github.com/ConcealNetwork/conceal-wallet-cordova/releases)): Secure mobile client for the Conceal Network web wallet.\n* [EinkBro](https://github.com/plateaukao/einkbro) (version [16.3.1](https://github.com/plateaukao/einkbro/releases)): Lightweight, fast, and powerful browser designed for E-Ink devices\n* [Colota - GPS Location Tracker](https://colota.app) (version [1.14.0](https://github.com/dietrichmax/colota/releases)): Self-hosted GPS tracker. Open source, geofencing, offline mode, no telemetry\n* [MetaGer: Search & Browser](https://metager.de) (version [6.10.1](https://gitlab.metager.de/metager/metager-app)): Anonymous search and tab groups, private browsing with tracker and ad blocking.\n* [Lavender Photos](https://github.com/kaii-lb/LavenderPhotos) (version [v2.1.2](https://github.com/kaii-lb/LavenderPhotos)): A no non-sense, stylish, and performant gallery app\n* [Standard Notes](https://standardnotes.com) (version [3.202.0](https://github.com/standardnotes/app)): An end-to-end encrypted note-taking app for digitalists and professionals\n* [FitBook](https://github.com/brandonp2412/FitBook) (version [2.0.76](https://github.com/brandonp2412/FitBook)): Track your calorie intake - Completely offline!\n* [Magnifica](https://gitlab.com/juanitobananas/magnifica) (version [1.2.0](https://gitlab.com/juanitobananas/magnifica)): A magnificent magnifier\n* [JMP SIM Manager](https://jmp.chat/esim-adapter) (version [jmp-v1.7.0](https://gitea.angry.im/jmp-sim/jmp-sim-manager)): Companion app for the JMP eSIM Adapter\n* [Träwelldroid](https://traewelldroid.de/) (version [2.26.4](https://codeberg.org/traewelldroid/traewelldroid/releases)): Free check-in service for recording journeys in public transport\n* [Tor VPN Beta](https://www.torproject.org/) (version [1.9.0Beta](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/applications/vpn/-/blob/HEAD/CHANGELOG.md)): Tor-powered with per-app routing, access unblocking & network-level privacy.\n* [PlainApp: Phone Web Portal](https://plainapp.app) (version [3.3.5](https://github.com/plainhub/plain-app/releases)): Manage your phone on the web! Access files, contacts, videos, music & more.\n* [Personal Stuff](https://github.com/rh-id/a-personal-stuff) (version [1.8.0](https://github.com/rh-id/a-personal-stuff/releases)): App used to track, manage and remind you of your own stuff.\n* [DumDum](https://dumdum.dev) (version [1.1.6](https://github.com/Project-Mandarin/DumDum/releases)): Simple VPN over SOCKS/HTTP/HTTPS proxy\n* [URnetwork](https://ur.io) (version [2026.8.17](https://github.com/urnetwork/android)): Goodbye VPN!\n* [SearchLauncher](https://github.com/ontola/searchlauncher) (version [0.0.18](https://github.com/ontola/searchlauncher/releases)): Search apps, contacts and the web, and open results in an ad-free browser\n* [FairEmail](https://email.faircode.eu/) (version [1.2329](https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/blob/HEAD/CHANGELOG.md)): Fully featured email client. Neat, intuitive user interface. Privacy friendly\n* [DobbyVPN](https://github.com/DobbyVPN/DobbyVPN) (version [1.4.8](https://github.com/DobbyVPN/DobbyVPN/releases)): VPN client-side toolset.\n* [SD Maid 2/SE - System Cleaner](https://github.com/d4rken-org/sdmaid-se) (version [2.0.3-rc0](https://github.com/d4rken-org/sdmaid-se/releases)): A trusted assistant for your Android, to keep it clean and tidy.\n* [Your local weather](https://github.com/thuryn/your-local-weather) (version [6.5.3](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thuryn/your-local-weather/HEAD/CHANGELOG)): Application displays current weather and location wherever you are.\n* [Musify](https://gokadzev.github.io/Musify) (version [10.3.1](https://github.com/gokadzev/Musify/releases)): Unlock the full potential of music: Stream effortlessly with one app!\n* [ScoreHub - Game Score Tracker](https://github.com/trivialloop/scorehub) (version [1.14.0](https://github.com/trivialloop/scorehub/releases)): Track your board game scores easily\n* [Nextcloud Pantry](https://casraf.dev) (version [0.27.3](https://github.com/chenasraf/pantry-flutter)): Manage your household — shared lists, photos & notes on your own server.\n* [XDYou](https://legacy.superbart.top/xdyou.html) (version [1.6.4](https://github.com/BenderBlog/traintime_pda)): Free and Open Source data assistant for XDU students.\n* [Pause](https://github.com/dtsykunov/pause-app) (version [0.3.9](https://github.com/dtsykunov/pause-app/releases)): A short, timed pause before chosen apps open, so opening is deliberate.\n* [Beam](https://github.com/montafra/beam) (version [1.9.2](https://github.com/montafra/beam)): Live battery metrics pinned to your status bar\n* [Cfait](https://git.disroot.org/trougnouf/cfait) (version [1.1.5](https://git.disroot.org/trougnouf/cfait)): Powerful, fast and elegant TODO / task manager. (CalDAV and local)\n* [Foldio](https://gitlab.com/ivankanis/foldio-android) (version [1.1.0](https://gitlab.com/ivan","offTopic":true}],"breakdown":[{"sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","count":13}],"total":13}}