Any macOS apps with insanely good first-run onboarding like Dia?
https://youtu.be/ZdIiN9coS_A?si=_u1NhvxlmDJ3Y2Zn

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Convert Win cursor packs to Mousecape capes

As you all know customization is not really great in MacOS so almost %90 of custom cursors are made for windows, to save people from this i made this tool called Capeify

https://github.com/mmemoo/capeify

it converts your favorite windows cursor pack to a cape file

its pretty new and all feedback are 'preciated

https://redd.it/1p2qp3h
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Homy turns your Mac into a smart security camera
https://redd.it/1p2w5wa
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One year of Name Changer - now 50% off for Black Friday
https://redd.it/1p2xuku
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I created a Raindrop, YABA alternative App with clipboard Manager as Student

https://redd.it/1p2y4yz
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Do you offer Black Friday Deals? Submit a PR to our Github repo.

Hey r/macapps 👋

Do you offer Black Friday Deals? Submit yours to our Github repo at https://github.com/mRs-/Black-Friday-Deals

I'm one of the maintainers and I will prioritize merging yours in the next couple of hours.

Unlike other repositories, ours is specifically for macOS & iOS apps. It currently ranks #3 in Github Search.

Don't forget to star the repo so it becomes trending on Github.

Thank you

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MacPacker v0.12 released - Open Source Archive Previewer (November 25 update)
https://redd.it/1p334de
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Focusmo went up 40$ from 39$ (30% off) to 79$ (50% off) for BF Sale?
https://redd.it/1p35u1d
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Power Tool for Mac-based iPhone Management

A few years back, I had an iPhone that just stopped backing up to iCloud. I went through every troubleshooter I could find, and nothing worked. At the time, I had a MacBook with a small hard drive (256 GB), and using Finder to back it up resulted in a file of over 90 GB, taking up a significant chunk of space. Not only that, it took about 30 minutes to complete. I had to hack together a way, using symlinks, to move the backup to an external drive. It was a huge PIA.

That's when I started using DearMob iPhone Manager. Its backup capabilities beat Apple's by a mile. You can choose your backup location. You still get encryption, and you can use Wi-Fi (which is slow but acceptable). It works all the way back to Mac OS X 10.9 but doesn't require Rosetta on Apple silicon.

I also recently used it to recover 80 GB of music from my dad's old iPod Classic with just a few clicks.

## Useful Features

- Selective Control - Pull just the data off a phone that you want, in a usable format, without having to back up the whole phone. Very useful for specific groups of photos. You can transfer, backup, transcode, and restore photos easily.
- Wide File Type Support - Works with HEIC photos, RAW formats, 4K video, and more, and can do conversions on the fly.
- Speedy - Standard photo copies happen at the rate of 5,000 images a minute via a USB connection.
- Security - You can encrypt anything you export, including photo albums.
- Supports Cloning and Migration - Whether you're getting a new phone or doing a nuke and pave on your current model, DearMob has you covered with more flexibility than what Apple offers.
- Two Way Management - Supports messages, contacts, podcasts, files, apps, books, calendars, and more. You can add apps that are no longer in the App Store without jailbreaking your phone. You can also use your phone as a mountable drive for times when you need to Sneaker Net files around.

## Pain Point

The main drawback with an app like DearMob is that you are always at Apple's mercy, and future changes to iOS and macOS may affect functionality.

## The Good News

A lifetime license normally goes for $39.95, which lets you install it on one Mac and use it with unlimited phones. It's currently on sale for $3. At that price, it's hard to resist. Its main competitor is iMazing, which is subnoscription only ($49.95 a year) and limits the number of devices you can use.

The developer, 5K Player, has more info on DearMob.

https://redd.it/1p362g3
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Spokenly: what’s the best speech-to-text API and model right now?

I’ve been using an app called Spokenly lately and it’s made me curious about what everyone thinks is the best speech-to-text API and model available right now.

There are so many options. For example, Cartesia has Ink Whisperer, Deepgram has Nova 3, Soniox has their own system, and then there are models like Parakeet, Whisper variants, etc. Some apps seem to mix different APIs together and I’m trying to figure out what gives the best combination of accuracy, speed, and low latency for real-time dictation.

If you’ve tested different providers, which one has worked best for you and why? I’m especially interested in:

• Accuracy with normal everyday speech

• Speed and responsiveness

• Latency during dictation

• How well it handles punctuation and capitalization

• Pricing or free tier experiences

• Any issues with reliability


Feel free to share your setup or any comparisons you’ve done. I want to see what people think is the best choice

https://redd.it/1p3ka0d
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Let It Snow Desktop App - App Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/let-it-snow-desktop/id6755482420?mt=12

https://redd.it/1p3kk03
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Photographers! What's the nearest thing you've found to Nik Collection?

I love Nik - Silver Efex, especially, but ColorEfex and HDR also. I have a new Mac and the old, free version of Nik won't run on the OS - I've tried every possible workaround after scouring the web for weeks.

I've tried the DX0 version of Nik, and it was tolerable but I'm really turned off by their customer service and complaints of price-gouging.

So, is there something similar out there? Thanks for all recs!

https://redd.it/1p3kuxt
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Is AlDente still the best third party battery management app?

I just had my Macbook Air M3 battery replaced by Apple, because it had cycled 500 times. It was 18 months old. Even though the battery health was still technically reading as "normal" (85%), they still replaced it on the basis that I just do word processing and the battery might be faulty.

I think the more likely cause is that I always run my laptop on battery, as I was told to do by the Apple Store when I bought it. The number of battery cycles roughly matches the number of days I've owned the laptop, and tracks with a daily discharge and recharge.

My research indicates that I should be using the power cable as much as possible but not charging past 80%. I also read that AlDente is a reliable app for this purpose, and in fact I could set it lower to about 65%. Is this the best app around, or are there other ones? Is it worthwhile paying for the AlDente subnoscription, or is the free version sufficient? I notice sailing mode is only available for paid users.

I am not the most techy person so please excuse if I'm using the wrong lingo here. I just want to look after my MacBook! It's a huge investment and I want to take care of my things.

Thank you!

https://redd.it/1p3ntyg
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Code signing added for AltSendme - Looking for feedback
https://redd.it/1p3orvg
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Best Screen Recording App?

Hey guys,

I've been using Screen Studio for the past year, but it's too costly, and I'm looking for an alternative.

I like how Screen Studio videos look, but I see there are now more alternatives, such as Flowy, ScreenSage, Borumi, etc...

I'm primarily looking for a screen recording app to use for educational videos.

It's a big bonus if:

It can make videos look nice and smooth
I can hide myself (Macbook camera) during recording, and then have myself in the final output on the video

If you're in a similar situation to mine, which app are you using or recommend?

Thank you,
Kroko

https://redd.it/1p3plev
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Roundup of Reviews of Apps on Sale for Black Friday

Scooping up apps at a discount during Black Friday season is an annual tradition for me. It takes a little planning and research, but I've picked up a number of useful noscripts over the years. If you are looking at what's available for 2025, here is a list of my reviews for apps currently being offered.

Thoughts - Quotes Manager 50% OFF Lifetime with code BLACK25 By Henri Bredt to manage quotes, authors and tags. It creates a personalized feed from your collection that you can view from a widget.

ExtraDock 50% off with code BLACKXXFRIDAY50 Nov 26th - Dec 1st ExtraDock lets you create a variety of dock-like launchers for different workflows and activate one or more of them when needed. You can assign docks to specific spaces and monitors.

Almighty - Tweaking and Utility Collection 50% OFF on App Store. For standalone versions, use code INDIEGOODIESBF25 for 50% discount There are 50 different settings and utilities in the app, and you can enable and disable at will. They can be launched from the menu bar or user configurable keyboard shortcuts.

Koofr - European Based Cloud Storage Provider with a Generous Free Tier Use code BF2025 for 55% OFF on yearly plans 100 GB or larger. Koofr is a secure, reliable, and user-friendly European cloud storage service. Backup, sync and share files while maintaining complete privacy - Koofr doesn't use trackers, cookies nor ads.

TextSniper 75% OFF with code BFCM2025 An OCR app for YouTube videos, PDFs, images, online courses, screencasts, presentations, webpages, video tutorials, photos, etc.

Lingon Pro 20% Off - Run whatever you want, whenever you want with Lingon Pro and evaluate what's loading in the background on your Mac.

Wins Has Window Management and More 40% OFF with code BLACKFRIDAY25 I'm impressed with the way it can be customized and how well it works with keyboard shortcuts and mouse gestures.

Presentify 30% OFF (Nov 21 - Dec 2) No code Needed A menu bar interface that offers various shapes, colors and gradients, as well as text entry for anything on your display, useful for Zoom, Teams, etc.

40 Discounted Apps - Get them all on one site. Includes Mountain Duck, Yoink, Mosaic Pro and many others.



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setapp users: what are some apps you still use that have been removed from the library?



https://redd.it/1p3t6q2
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Updatest is Nice

I have used a lot of mac app updater solutions during my relatively brief (1.5 year) time so far as a MacBook user. I have used Latest, CleanMyMac, and others.

Recently I began using Updatest ( https://updatest.app/ ) and I really like it. Here are some of it's virtues, in no particular order:


The UI is clear and easy to understand

It can load at login and quietly run in the background

It can track updates for homebrew AND AppStore apps

The developer is very responsive

The price is affordable

For context: My setup:

M3 Max MacBook Pro with macOS 26.1, 48GB RAM, 1 TB SSD

https://preview.redd.it/kta1ii3bit2g1.png?width=2992&format=png&auto=webp&s=4e165f406f19f283a33f579a90d32521cdbb2444



https://redd.it/1p3ufet
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