BetterTouchTool - Black Friday Deal is On

25% off $14 Standard License, 35% off $24 Lifetime License. BetterTouchTool


Just bought lifetime license myself. Anyway, not sure if it's just me, but downloading the app from their server seems to be very slow right now.

https://redd.it/1p82jhj
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Shottr $9 for Black Friday!
https://redd.it/1p82arx
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SupaSidebar - Arc-like sidebar for all browsers (Black Friday giveaway)
https://redd.it/1p88fqk
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Bloom – 25% Off for Black Friday

Hi r/macapps,

[Bloom](http://bloomapp.club) just got an update. Now you can customize the inspector with your own information sections and actions, making it easier to display more details or run custom tasks on your files.

For those who haven’t heard of Bloom, it’s an alternative to Finder. You can learn more [here](https://bloomapp.club).

There are also a bunch of other updates since my last post, including:

* Improved network management
* Pinning items in Cloud, Locations, and Tags in the sidebar
* Dual sidebar support
* Font customization
* ...

And with Black Friday here, Bloom is now 25% off with code **BLACKFRIDAY2025**.

https://redd.it/1p89zpc
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BetterDisplay Pro 33% off

Was waiting for this and saw they had 33% off.

https://github.com/waydabber/BetterDisplay

🎉 Black Friday Sale LIVE - 33%-off with code: BFCM2025
Ends Dec 1 midnight • Don’t miss out!


https://redd.it/1p8a548
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Quality Black Friday 2025 macOS apps

There are a ton of Black Friday delas out there. I am curating select few high quality apps here. If you think I missed some popular or niche ones, please comment below.

https://slocco.com/list/best-black-friday-deals-2025-for-ios-and-macos-apps/f820bcaa-3ed1-46e3-b83a-6017bf9a92ff



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https://redd.it/1p8bij1
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[GIVEAWAY - Universal Purchase] Black Friday: Trackless Links Pro (Mac/iOS) is FREE for the first 5000 users. Fix the web's annoyances: Tracking, bad UI, and soft paywalls.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trackless-links-pro/id6754613166

https://redd.it/1p8cyrj
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FreeTube: An Open Source YouTube Client
https://freetubeapp.io/

https://redd.it/1p8jhkp
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PDFExpert Lifetime for $20 - First 500 Purchases
https://pdfexpert.com/blackfriday

https://redd.it/1p8mihi
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Supercharge is available for 40% less!

Huge fan of Sindre's apps, particularly "Supercharge".
It's now available for 40% less with the discount code "BLACKFRIDAY2025"


Other discounted apps by Sindre!
https://sindresorhus.com/apps/discounts

https://redd.it/1p8mo10
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Little Snitch - 30% Off
https://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/index.html

https://redd.it/1p8o9gj
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Is it just me, or this years Black Friday is very "meh"?

Last year I bought around... 10 apps maybe. And ok, I've got them now so their current deals don't matter to me. But looking through this year's offers, I feel like something is missing. There are a few promotions for useful apps (although these are usually 20-30%, sooooometimes max 50%), but most of them are some kind of AI junk, while the creators of decent tools seem to have decided not to participate in BF.



Did something happen? Or maybe I have unrealistic expectations?

https://redd.it/1p8q8v2
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A free, open-source Launchpad alternative for macOS Tahoe - fullscreen, floaty HUD & no BS

Long story short: macOS Tahoe killed Launchpad, and the existing “alternatives” felt distracting, upsell-y, or subnoscription-gated. So I built my own - **completely free, open-source, and designed to feel native again.**

[Launchy - the open-source launchpad alternative macOS users have been waiting for!](https://preview.redd.it/5nufjzuo6z3g1.png?width=3360&format=png&auto=webp&s=256804bc20b21a3a1d20725360acd046c9e1b0ed)

# 🚀 Launchy - a clean, fast, no-nonsense Launchpad replacement

* **Fullscreen mode** that mirrors classic Launchpad: smooth paging, folders, right-click actions, tidy 7×5 grid - exactly how many of us liked it.
* **Floaty Mode** \- a lightweight HUD panel with classic behavior but a modern macOS feel.
* **Keyboard-friendly:** instant search, launch via Return, page with arrow keys, or jump directly with **Control + number** (1-0).
* **Right-click menus** on apps & folders for renaming, moving, hiding, folder creation, and keeping everything sorted just like before.
* **Works the way you expect:** your apps appear immediately, layouts stay consistent, and the grid remains fast on every Space.
* **Hot corners** \- flick your cursor into a corner to show/hide Launchy.
* **Menu bar & Dock integration:** quick access, settings, auto-update, right-click folders, and layout mirroring.
* **Two hotkeys:** one to show/hide, one to toggle fullscreen ⇄ floaty.
* **No ads, no paywall, no “pro tier.”** MIT-licensed and free forever.
* **18+ languages built in:** 🇺🇸 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 🇲🇽 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇧🇷 🇵🇹 🇨🇳 🇯🇵 🇰🇷 🇹🇭 🇹🇷 🇺🇦 🇷🇺 🇦🇪 🇹🇿 🇳🇬 … and counting.
* **Auto-updating** via Sparkle.

If you miss Launchpad or want a clean, minimal launcher that doesn’t nag you - give it a spin. I’m polishing animations, folder previews, and Floaty Mode’s visuals next.

👉 **Download:** [https://github.com/Punshnut/macos-launchy/releases/latest](https://github.com/Punshnut/macos-launchy/releases/latest)

(macOS native & open source)

Have fun launching ✨

https://redd.it/1p8rpi7
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Elephas Black Friday Deal - 20% off on all LTD plans

Hey r/macapps

Excited to share that Elephas Black Friday deal is here - 20% off on all Lifetime Plans.

Code - BFCM25 at checkout -> https://elephas.app/pricing

We have shipped some cool features and updates recently.

\- Apple Notes Integration -> Index your Apple Notes and chat with them

\- Support for 100% offline AI Models - for indexing as well as chat

\- Agentic mode with multi-step reasoning

\- Image creation features

\- Zoom integration (index your zoom call trannoscripts)

\- Workflow automation features and micro tools (PDF Form filling, PDF/MD export etc.)

3.5 years ago Elephas started from this subreddit as a simple AI client for Mac. With your support and feedback it has evolved into a full blown knowledge management tool.

Hope you continue to find it useful.

Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving!



https://redd.it/1p8th79
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Crates - next gen music player and library - 40% OFF on Supporter version

Head on to https://crates.app/ \- use code BLACKFRIDAY25 in checkout! Offer valid until Monday!

Crates is a user-focused, next gen music app that aims to offer a better experience around music collecting, listening and music discovery and allows you to own your playlists and data. Import your local files, or even Spotify playlists, and stream from services like YouTube, Bandcamp, SoundCloud and Apple Music. Browser extensions are available for Chrome/Safari/Firefox to import/bookmark links and even your whole Bandcamp collection!

The Supporter version offers lots of perks, including syncing with the iOS app, Gems (a fresh take on community suggestions), YouTube search in-app, and of course supports the continuous development.

Under active development with more features coming soon!

https://preview.redd.it/n0c4wxy3904g1.jpg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5b14866be917cbebdfbbd9c9921cb6a57cebcdc5



https://redd.it/1p8vmmy
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WTF is up with PDF Expert's Black Friday deal?

The Black Friday "deal" is $1.99/week ($103.48/year), which is WAY MORE expensive than the regular price of $80/year. The site tells me there was a previous deal of some kind that expired.

Subscribing WEEKLY to an app is a new low for software subnoscriptions.

https://redd.it/1p8vll6
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This Black Friday Weekend I’m Donating the Developer Proceeds from my App "Budget Flow" to Charity – 50% Off Lifetime for You! 💸
https://redd.it/1p8viv9
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I created Termix, a powerful SSH client and SFTP file manager. I made it completely free during Black Friday. Enjoy!
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/termix-ssh-client-terminal/id6739386670

https://redd.it/1p8zxjq
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macOS app switching with spatial consistency - update 1.2
https://redd.it/1p92uiu
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Carbon Copy Cloner - Cyber Weeks 20% off

Carbon Copy Cloner went on sale today, until Dec 5 - 20% off

An excellent addition to Time Machine backups, recommended highly!


https://bombich.com

https://redd.it/1p8ymo3
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Grab a Mac Firewall This Black Friday

Black Friday's finally here, and like many of you, I've been snagging some sweet Mac app deals! This sub has been buzzing with tons of posts about all the fantastic discounts out there. But I wanted to share a personal tip for all you Mac enthusiasts: now's a great time to grab a firewall app for your Mac! You can usually find some awesome discounts on them around this time of year.

You'd be amazed at how much network activity happens behind the scenes on your Mac. A good firewall app doesn't just let you block and allow connections; it gives you a peek into everything going in and out. You'll instantly see which app is connecting where, and quickly spot those "data kraken" apps that are constantly chugging away at your network traffic.

Blocking certain connections or setting up custom rules can be super handy. For instance, I often block all outgoing connections by default and then only allow what's absolutely necessary. Some apps work perfectly fine without internet access, while others need it for things like API calls, streaming, or even just licensing. Plus, firewalls are an excellent way to prevent apps from updating or transmitting your telemetry data back to their servers. These are just a few reasons why a firewall is so useful.

I'm not here to recommend a specific tool, but rather to encourage you to explore your options. There are several popular application-based firewalls for Mac out there, and I'll briefly introduce you to a few. And yes, I’ve purchased and tried all the options I’ll introduce below. But the best one will depend on your specific needs!

# Little Snitch

Developer: Objective Development
Origin: Austria
Regular: $59.00
Black Friday: $41.30
SetApp: Unavailable
Homebrew: brew install --cask little-snitch

https://preview.redd.it/i1q5h8k1e24g1.png?width=2188&format=png&auto=webp&s=ce715c1bb4d0b8cc9ddc822e4396e2d0d776265c

Ah, Little Snitch! This one's often considered the granddaddy of macOS application firewalls, and for good reason. It's incredibly powerful, giving you granular control over every single outgoing and incoming network connection your Mac makes. When an app tries to connect to the internet for the first time, Little Snitch pops up with a clear alert, letting you decide whether to allow or deny it, and you can even set rules for specific domains or ports. Its network monitor is a fantastic visual tool, showing you exactly what's communicating where in real-time. Where Little Snitch truly shines is its depth of control and detailed logging, making it perfect for power users who want to know everything. However, that power can also be its slight downfall for beginners, as the sheer number of alerts and options can feel a bit overwhelming initially.
One of its most outstanding features is its support for and display of the Internet Access Policy (IAP) standard, developed by Objective Development itself, which provides clear insights into an application's intended network behavior. I’ve already shared a post about IAPs in the past and why more apps should support them. If you’re interested, you can find it here.

It’s also worth noting that there’s a lightweight version of Little Snitch called Little Snitch Mini, which is subnoscription-based. It offers a simpler interface and more limited functionality, catering to users who prefer basic blocking without the full complexity of the main app.

# LuLu

Developer: Objective-See
Origin: United States
Regular: free
SetApp: Unavailable
Homebrew: brew install --cask lulu

https://preview.redd.it/y7u0vun2e24g1.png?width=3104&format=png&auto=webp&s=f48f06ac2e136a9f411361887538232633c1df2c

LuLu is a fantastic free and open-source option that's gained a lot of traction, especially for those who