Tools & Utilities

Noir on Mac Safari Noir is a Safari extension that adds a readable dark theme to websites that only ship a bright layout, so late-night browsing does not flash white pages in your face. Who it is for Noir suits anyone…

Raycast Pro on Mac Raycast is a keyboard-first launcher for macOS that replaces repetitive menu digging with one shortcut: search apps, run built-in commands, and open thousands of community extensions from a single bar. How it fits daily work After install…

Lungo on Mac Lungo is a lightweight menu bar utility that temporarily stops your Mac from sleeping and your display from dimming, without permanently changing Energy Saver settings. When it helps Presentations where the screen must stay lit between slides. Long…

DirEqual on Mac DirEqual is a macOS utility for comparing two folders side by side, highlighting differences by size, modification date, or file content, then copying, deleting, or mirroring items to bring directories back in sync. Typical workflow Drop or browse…

Cap Pro on Mac Cap is an open-source screen recorder for macOS that combines quick shareable captures with a full Studio editor, positioned as a Loom-style alternative you can run locally or host on your own storage. Two recording modes Instant…

Shadowrocket is a rule-based proxy utility for macOS (and other Apple platforms) that captures HTTP, HTTPS, and TCP traffic from applications and routes it according to domain, IP, GeoIP, and custom rules—you supply your own proxy servers and configuration files. How…

Yoink is a macOS utility by Eternal Storms Software that acts as a temporary shelf for drag-and-drop: drop files, images, or text snippets onto its edge panel, navigate freely, then drag items out to their final destination. How Mac users work…

Camo Studio is Reincubate’s Mac and Windows app for turning phones, built-in cameras, webcams, and DSLRs into a polished video source for meetings, recordings, and live streams. What it does on Mac Camo Studio pairs with Camo Camera on iPhone, iPad,…

Mimestream is a native macOS email client built exclusively for Gmail: it talks to the Gmail API directly instead of generic IMAP, so inbox triage, labels, search, and compose feel closer to Gmail in the browser—but with Mac notifications, keyboard shortcuts,…

Vibe Island is a native macOS utility that turns the MacBook notch (or a top-center bar on external displays) into a control panel for AI coding CLI sessions running in your terminals and IDEs. What it does on Mac While Claude…

LaunchPalette is a Mac App Store utility that maps apps, folders, project windows, and scripts to nested keyboard palettes so you can jump to the right context without reaching for the mouse or macOS’s default ⌘Tab carousel. How it works on…

Dropover is a Mac App Store utility that adds temporary floating shelves for drag-and-drop: you collect files, folders, links, text, and images in one place, then move, share, or process them in a single action. How it works on Mac You…

iBarcoder 3.17.12 for Mac iBarcoder from Cristallight Software is a Mac barcode generator and label maker for retail, publishing, logistics, and inventory work. Create individual or sequential barcodes, lay out stickers and tags, and print or export graphics that scanners can…

MindNode 2026.3 for Mac MindNode is a native Apple mind-mapping and outlining app from IdeasOnCanvas. Version 2026.3 (May 2026) focuses on library organization, quicker access to frequent maps, cross-device document history, and a writing workflow bridge to Marked on Mac. Think,…

Things 3.22.11 for Mac Things is Cultured Code’s award-winning personal task manager for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro. It organizes work into Today, Upcoming, Anytime, and Someday, with projects, areas, tags, deadlines, and repeating tasks—without the clutter of…

BlueHarvest 8.5 for Mac BlueHarvest is a background utility from Ross Tulloch (zeroonetwenty) that keeps non-Mac disks clean of macOS metadata. When you copy to a USB stick, SD card, NAS share, or client deliverable, Finder often leaves behind .DS_Store files,…

iDownerGo 10.15.0 for Mac iDownerGo is a desktop video downloader and music converter for macOS. You paste a link or browse inside the app, pick format and quality, and save files locally for offline viewing or listening—mainly from social and open…

Soulver 3.16.2 for Mac Soulver is a notepad calculator from Acqualia: you write everyday math in normal language on separate lines, and each line shows a live answer. It sits between a basic calculator and a spreadsheet—faster than Excel for quick…

Comic Life 4.2.1 for Mac Comic Life is a Mac desktop publishing app from plasq that turns your photos into comic pages, classroom projects, or short visual stories—not a comic reader for following other people’s feeds. What you actually do in…

System Dashboard Pro 3.1.5 for Mac System Dashboard Pro is a Mac utility from developer Sascha Simon. It is the expanded follow-up to his older System Dashboard app: same idea of watching how hard your Mac is working, but with more…

Feeder 4.8.4 for Mac Feeder from Reinvented Software is a Mac app for people who create and publish their own RSS feeds—not for reading other people’s news. If you run a podcast, a site with an RSS channel, or Sparkle appcast…

Internet Status 5.9 for Mac Internet Status (listed on the Mac App Store as iON: Internet Status) is a small menu bar utility from AppYogi Software that shows whether your Mac actually has working internet—not just whether Wi‑Fi is connected. What…

CrossOver 26.1.0 for Mac CrossOver is a Mac app from CodeWeavers that runs Windows programs without installing Windows — useful when you need a PC-only game, launcher, or office tool on a Mac. How it works in practice CrossOver is built…

CleanShot X 4.8.8 for Mac CleanShot X is a macOS screen capture suite that combines screenshots, scrolling capture, screen recording, annotation, OCR text recognition, pinning, and quick sharing into one workflow-focused app. What CleanShot X does Instead of using separate tools…

Mimestream for Mac Mimestream is a native macOS email client built specifically for Gmail via the Gmail API, designed for users who want Apple Mail-style desktop speed with Gmail-native features. What Mimestream does Unlike generic IMAP clients, Mimestream integrates directly with…

Magnet PRO 3.0.7 for Mac Magnet is a long-standing macOS window manager from CrowdCafe that snaps application windows into halves, thirds, quarters, sixths (on ultra-wide displays), and fullscreen using screen edges and corners. Catalog listings labeled Magnet PRO refer to the…

NotchNook 1.5.5 for Mac NotchNook is a macOS utility from lo.cafe that expands the MacBook notch (or a slim top-center handler on notchless displays) into an interactive panel for widgets, live activities, and a temporary file tray. Version 1.5.5 is a…

BetterTouchTool 6.521 for Mac BetterTouchTool (BTT) from Andreas Hegenberg’s folivora.ai is a deep macOS automation and customization app. It maps trackpad and Magic Mouse gestures, keyboard shortcuts, key sequences, Touch Bar layouts, Stream Deck keys, Siri Remote input, and more to…

Folder-Factory 7.13.0 for Mac Folder-Factory is a Mac App Store utility from TryBest (developer Yong Chen) for designing and applying custom folder icons. It is an icon editor, not a file sorter: it changes how folders look in Finder so you…

Alfred 5 Powerpack 5.7.3 for Mac Alfred is a macOS productivity app from Running with Crayons. The base app is free and covers fast app and file search from the keyboard; the Powerpack is a paid license that unlocks workflows, clipboard…

Tagr 5.14.1 for Mac Tagr 5 is a Mac App Store music metadata editor by Harald Schubert (entwicklungsfreu.de). It is built for owners of local libraries who want to fix tags, embed cover art, rename files to a consistent pattern, and…

RAR Extractor Max 13.6 for Mac RAR Extractor Max (listed on the Mac App Store as RAR Extractor – Unzip File) is a utilities app from Elimisoft for opening, previewing, and creating compressed archives on macOS—positioned as a successor to the…

MouseBoost Pro 5.0.1 for Mac MouseBoost Pro is a Finder extension that adds 30+ productivity tools to your right-click menu—file creation, terminal access, batch rename, image tools, and custom scripts for developers and power users. Version 5.0.1 builds on the major…

BuhoCleaner 1.16.1 for Mac BuhoCleaner is a Mac cleanup and optimization app from Dr.Buho—free disk space, remove junk, uninstall apps completely, and tune startup and RAM from one toolbox. Version 1.16.1 (May 18, 2026) is the current release, optimized for macOS…

BuhoLaunchpad 1.8.1 for Mac BuhoLaunchpad from Dr.Buho brings back the classic full-screen Launchpad on macOS 26 Tahoe—a clean app grid, smart search, drag-and-drop folders, and gestures Apple removed from the system launcher. Version 1.8.1 (May 21, 2026) refines folder animations and…

iStat Menus 7.30 for Mac iStat Menus is the ultimate system monitor for macOS—CPU, GPU, memory, disks, network, sensors, battery, weather, and clocks, all from a highly customizable menu bar. Version 7.30 builds on the iStat Menus 7 redesign with super-core…

Monocle 3.5.1 for Mac Monocle is a native macOS menu bar focus utility—“noise-cancelling for your screen.” It softly dims or blurs everything except the window you’re using, without closing apps or rearranging your desktop. Version 3.5.1 is a small follow-up to…

DisplayBuddy v3.6.1 for Mac DisplayBuddy is a native macOS utility for controlling external monitors from software—brightness, contrast, volume, input source, layout, and more—without reaching for on-screen display menus. Version 3.6.1 (11 May 2026) is a maintenance release; the headline in 3.6.0…

BatFi v3.0.5 for Mac BatFi is a native, lightweight macOS utility that limits battery charging to a level you choose—helping extend battery lifespan without micromanaging power settings every day. Version 3.0.5 adds support for macOS 26.4 and newer. What BatFi does…

HarborDrop v1.3.0 for Mac HarborDrop by Vesslo is a native macOS download manager—an IDM-style alternative for Mac—with multi-segment acceleration, resume support, and browser integration for faster, organized downloads. Version 1.3.0 is the current 1.x release line. Use the in-app updater for…

Charles v5.1 for Mac Charles is a professional HTTP/HTTPS debugging proxy for developers and QA teams. It sits between your app and the network so you can inspect requests and responses, diagnose API issues, and validate mobile and desktop clients with…

PasteNow — clipboard manager for Mac PasteNow is a clipboard manager built to make everyday work quicker: it remembers text, links, images, and snippets of code so you can recall and reuse them without digging through old documents or chats. Instead…

Viper FTP Viper FTP (formerly known as ViaFTP) is a straightforward macOS FTP client for connecting to remote servers, browsing folders, and moving files without fuss. Protocols and services It supports the protocols people actually use day to day: among others,…

Mercury Weather 3.4.8 for Mac Mercury Weather is a polished weather app built for Apple platforms: clear layouts, hyper-local forecasts, and readable charts—so you see what matters without clutter. Why use it on macOS If you want forecasts that feel designed—not…

Raycast Raycast is an exceptionally fast, deeply extensible launcher for the Mac. From one keyboard shortcut you can run tasks, crunch numbers, manage links, and extend the workflow with extensions—without digging through menus or browser tabs. What it is Raycast is…

Wondershare Recoverit is a comprehensive data recovery suite to recover Mac data lost due to accidental deleting, formatting, virus infection, improper operation, unexpected power failure, and other unknown reasons. It can recover Mac data from lost, deleted, logical corrupted and formatted…

Forklift is a lightweight and clean styled macOS app built to be a speedy and very powerful dual pane file manager for all Mac users that need to work with their files on their local machine or by connecting to remote…

Notebooks allows you to create as many books as you need to write, store and structure your details of life, and it will quickly become the one and only repository for all journals, ideas, notes, drafts, stories and diaries but also…