CleanMyMac Dissected - Individual App Breakdown Needed
I’ve been a CleanMyMac user for a couple of years now and have really enjoyed it, but mainly because I haven’t bothered with finding an alternative app for each one of its capabilities. I’ve also used it through SetApp.
Before destroying me in the comments, I’ve really just used this for ease and time to not have to go through 10 different apps every week for the same thing (so I think). E.g. I’m not sure where you could thin Time Machine backups.
But I am open to hearing if 1., there is a better all-in-one service doing something similar to keep my Mac in tiptop shape. Or 2., what individual apps you would prefer or will run laps around this (since they’re dedicated to one thing).
I’m open to going the individual app route if something is truly better and a step up. So feel free to give me honest feedback on CMM with suggestions/individual apps that can replace certain arms of the app for me or just feel free to roast me I guess😆
Ultimately, I just care about making my Mac as clean, efficient, and as much a powerhouse as possible.
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I’ve been a CleanMyMac user for a couple of years now and have really enjoyed it, but mainly because I haven’t bothered with finding an alternative app for each one of its capabilities. I’ve also used it through SetApp.
Before destroying me in the comments, I’ve really just used this for ease and time to not have to go through 10 different apps every week for the same thing (so I think). E.g. I’m not sure where you could thin Time Machine backups.
But I am open to hearing if 1., there is a better all-in-one service doing something similar to keep my Mac in tiptop shape. Or 2., what individual apps you would prefer or will run laps around this (since they’re dedicated to one thing).
I’m open to going the individual app route if something is truly better and a step up. So feel free to give me honest feedback on CMM with suggestions/individual apps that can replace certain arms of the app for me or just feel free to roast me I guess😆
Ultimately, I just care about making my Mac as clean, efficient, and as much a powerhouse as possible.
https://redd.it/1pbrd1j
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DoubleMemory Updated: a different kind of bookmarking/read-later/clipboard app with cyberweek deal
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I made Speak2 - better voice dictation for macOS using OpenAI's Whisper (free, 100% on-device)
Hey r/macapps! I built a voice dictation app that's like Wisprflow but without having to pay a monthly fee.
Everyone knows Mac's built-in voice dictation is clunky and not super accurate.
What Speak2 does differently:
More accurate \- Uses Whisper AI (the same model that powers ChatGPT's voice mode) instead of Apple's older speech recognition
Simpler \- Hold fn key to speak, release to transcribe. That's it.
Private \- 100% on-device processing. No cloud, no internet required, nothing leaves your Mac
Works everywhere \- Any text field in any app
Free & open source
How it works: Hold the hotkey (fn, right option, etc.), speak, release. Text gets transcribed and pasted wherever your cursor is.
Requirements:
macOS 14.0+
Apple Silicon Mac (M1/M2/M3)
\~300MB RAM when running
First launch handles setup (accessibility permissions + downloading the speech model).
Download: https://github.com/zachswift615/speak2/releases
It's MIT licensed and I'm actively working on it. Would love feedback!
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Hey r/macapps! I built a voice dictation app that's like Wisprflow but without having to pay a monthly fee.
Everyone knows Mac's built-in voice dictation is clunky and not super accurate.
What Speak2 does differently:
More accurate \- Uses Whisper AI (the same model that powers ChatGPT's voice mode) instead of Apple's older speech recognition
Simpler \- Hold fn key to speak, release to transcribe. That's it.
Private \- 100% on-device processing. No cloud, no internet required, nothing leaves your Mac
Works everywhere \- Any text field in any app
Free & open source
How it works: Hold the hotkey (fn, right option, etc.), speak, release. Text gets transcribed and pasted wherever your cursor is.
Requirements:
macOS 14.0+
Apple Silicon Mac (M1/M2/M3)
\~300MB RAM when running
First launch handles setup (accessibility permissions + downloading the speech model).
Download: https://github.com/zachswift615/speak2/releases
It's MIT licensed and I'm actively working on it. Would love feedback!
https://redd.it/1pbo5c2
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Releases · zachswift615/speak2
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Screens 5 VS Jump Desktop
Test Devices: iPhone 12 Pro, MacBook Air M4
Screens 5 has faster connection speeds and supports Bonjour, and when you connect remotely, it truly feels like you’re using the Mac locally. The mouse cursor doesn’t jump around, and moving windows is smooth and effortless.
Jump Desktop falls short compared to Screens 5 in these aspects.
Jump Desktop’s strengths, however, are that the connection barely drops, video playback is much smoother than on Screens 5, and the video’s audio is delivered directly to the iPhone — that’s a real advantage.
But if I leave Jump Desktop connected for a long time, my iPhone heats up and becomes sluggish. This is probably because the iPhone12 Pro is getting old. On the other hand, when I use Screens 5 for a long session on the iPhone 12 Pro, the connection tends to drop easily, and once it disconnects, it often refuses to reconnect right away. (I’m pretty sure something changed with Screens 5 internally, because when I first bought it last December, it held the connection perfectly for the first two to three months.)
Those are the drawbacks of both apps.
In terms of price, Jump lets you buy only what you need, while Screens 5 doesn’t, so the LT plan becomes expensive.
If I had to choose one, I’d go with Jump — the price and its strengths give it the edge.
But… if Screens 5 stopped disconnecting so often (even if it still couldn’t play videos well or deliver audio), I’d definitely consider going back, because its “feel” after connecting — that smooth, local-like experience — is so superior that it’s hard to give up.
https://redd.it/1pbz1ab
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Test Devices: iPhone 12 Pro, MacBook Air M4
Screens 5 has faster connection speeds and supports Bonjour, and when you connect remotely, it truly feels like you’re using the Mac locally. The mouse cursor doesn’t jump around, and moving windows is smooth and effortless.
Jump Desktop falls short compared to Screens 5 in these aspects.
Jump Desktop’s strengths, however, are that the connection barely drops, video playback is much smoother than on Screens 5, and the video’s audio is delivered directly to the iPhone — that’s a real advantage.
But if I leave Jump Desktop connected for a long time, my iPhone heats up and becomes sluggish. This is probably because the iPhone12 Pro is getting old. On the other hand, when I use Screens 5 for a long session on the iPhone 12 Pro, the connection tends to drop easily, and once it disconnects, it often refuses to reconnect right away. (I’m pretty sure something changed with Screens 5 internally, because when I first bought it last December, it held the connection perfectly for the first two to three months.)
Those are the drawbacks of both apps.
In terms of price, Jump lets you buy only what you need, while Screens 5 doesn’t, so the LT plan becomes expensive.
If I had to choose one, I’d go with Jump — the price and its strengths give it the edge.
But… if Screens 5 stopped disconnecting so often (even if it still couldn’t play videos well or deliver audio), I’d definitely consider going back, because its “feel” after connecting — that smooth, local-like experience — is so superior that it’s hard to give up.
https://redd.it/1pbz1ab
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Looking for an honest review for BoltAI
Hi, everyone. I'm looking for an honest review of BoltAI. I saw it mentioned and discussed during this past week. Right now, BoltAI still have the sale, and I'm really curious about functionality, how it compares to something like Clinde, because Clinde is okay, but I'm looking for a tool that can run multiple models and at the same time leverage model context protocol.
Would you recommend BoltAI for something like this?
https://redd.it/1pbwdq5
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Hi, everyone. I'm looking for an honest review of BoltAI. I saw it mentioned and discussed during this past week. Right now, BoltAI still have the sale, and I'm really curious about functionality, how it compares to something like Clinde, because Clinde is okay, but I'm looking for a tool that can run multiple models and at the same time leverage model context protocol.
Would you recommend BoltAI for something like this?
https://redd.it/1pbwdq5
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$4 For Unlimited (Local) Mac Virtual Machines
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/virtual-machines-hub/id1628310256
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Virtual Machines Hub App - App Store
Download Virtual Machines Hub by Sascha Simon on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more games like Virtual Machines Hub.
ISO: Program that lets your menu bar pull down to avoid notch?
I have a macbook air. The camera notch obviously covers a lot of the space the menu bar goes into.
Is there something that lets it extend down...a drop down menu/pane
I know BARTENDER has it's Bartender bar, so, something like that, but I don't need all the rest of what Bartender can do
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I have a macbook air. The camera notch obviously covers a lot of the space the menu bar goes into.
Is there something that lets it extend down...a drop down menu/pane
I know BARTENDER has it's Bartender bar, so, something like that, but I don't need all the rest of what Bartender can do
https://redd.it/1pc316j
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Finderlock 2.0 is live
This update is the result of months of feedback, late nights, and a lot of lessons learned.
My goal has always been simple:
👉 Make protecting files on macOS *easy* and *private* — no cloud syncing, no complexity.
With 2.0, Finderlock is now stronger, more stable, and more recoverable than ever.
# Highlights:
* Stronger file protection (no readable copies stored anywhere)
* Upgraded password security
* Private iCloud/Google Drive backups that hide filenames
* One-click Google Drive recovery
* More reliable Touch ID & password prompts
* Better stability during lock/unlock
* Licensing prepared for future plans (current lifetime users stay lifetime)
Still small, still indie — but each release makes the product feel more “real.”
Thanks to everyone using Finderlock and pushing me to make it better. [finderlock.com](http://finderlock.com)
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This update is the result of months of feedback, late nights, and a lot of lessons learned.
My goal has always been simple:
👉 Make protecting files on macOS *easy* and *private* — no cloud syncing, no complexity.
With 2.0, Finderlock is now stronger, more stable, and more recoverable than ever.
# Highlights:
* Stronger file protection (no readable copies stored anywhere)
* Upgraded password security
* Private iCloud/Google Drive backups that hide filenames
* One-click Google Drive recovery
* More reliable Touch ID & password prompts
* Better stability during lock/unlock
* Licensing prepared for future plans (current lifetime users stay lifetime)
Still small, still indie — but each release makes the product feel more “real.”
Thanks to everyone using Finderlock and pushing me to make it better. [finderlock.com](http://finderlock.com)
https://redd.it/1pc57yh
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Finderlock
Finderlock — Lock Mac files with Touch ID — right in Finder
Lock Mac files with Touch ID. AES-256. Local-only. Free plan.
Unmask the Tech Behind Your Apps with App Detective
I just stumbled upon a hidden gem for Mac: App Detective
https://preview.redd.it/o89bvyurcr4g1.png?width=1874&format=png&auto=webp&s=51f8a68dce89024020f444f65cb649a5bfaae78f
Yes, I agree, it's kind of a niche product. But this free and open-source tool helps you peek under the hood of your macOS applications. It displays the UI tech stacks used by applications installed on your Mac. And that’s essentially all it does: no cluttered menus, no additional features. It’s as straightforward as that.
So, you ever asked yourself if that app you're using is a resource-hungry Electron build or a native Swift creation, App Detective gives you that insight with incredible simplicity.
While other tools in the past attempted this, like the now-discontinued 5 GUIs, or more technical methods like terminal noscripts and digging into package contents, none offer the convenience and visual clarity of App Detective. So, if you’re interested in checking your app library on your Mac, give it a try!
Disclaimer: I am not the developer or related to App Detective in any way.
https://redd.it/1pc3z0b
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I just stumbled upon a hidden gem for Mac: App Detective
https://preview.redd.it/o89bvyurcr4g1.png?width=1874&format=png&auto=webp&s=51f8a68dce89024020f444f65cb649a5bfaae78f
Yes, I agree, it's kind of a niche product. But this free and open-source tool helps you peek under the hood of your macOS applications. It displays the UI tech stacks used by applications installed on your Mac. And that’s essentially all it does: no cluttered menus, no additional features. It’s as straightforward as that.
So, you ever asked yourself if that app you're using is a resource-hungry Electron build or a native Swift creation, App Detective gives you that insight with incredible simplicity.
While other tools in the past attempted this, like the now-discontinued 5 GUIs, or more technical methods like terminal noscripts and digging into package contents, none offer the convenience and visual clarity of App Detective. So, if you’re interested in checking your app library on your Mac, give it a try!
Disclaimer: I am not the developer or related to App Detective in any way.
https://redd.it/1pc3z0b
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GitHub
GitHub - hewigovens/app-detective: Detect macOS apps' GUI tech stack
Detect macOS apps' GUI tech stack. Contribute to hewigovens/app-detective development by creating an account on GitHub.
Default Apps for the Year Ahead
[Default Apps](https://preview.redd.it/h4je9y0vks4g1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=97749c90cd222d69e51a106863e0838cb64b679a)
This is the third annual edition of my personal tech stack. In 2023, I saw many people talking about their default apps as a result of an episode of the [podcast Hemispheric Views.](https://hemisphericviews.com/). I learned about a lot of great software that I wasn't familiar with. I wanted to get in on the fun, so I started a blog for that express purpose, and the rest is history. I'd love to see lists from the regulars on this sub.
The biggest changes in 2025 happened as a result of [cutting ties with Google, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon.](https://appaddict.app/post/mega-post-protect-yourself-like-your-freedom-depends-on-it) I've tried to move as much of my back end tech stack out of the US for privacy reasons.
Apps with a ⭐ are new choices since last year. There are links at the end to my previous year's choices.
* 📨 Mail Client: ⭐ [FMail2 for Fastmail](https://appaddict.app/post/fmail2-for-fastmail)
* 📮 Mail Server: ⭐ [Fastmail](https://app.fastmail.com/)
* 📝 Notes: [Obsidian](https://appaddict.app/post/obsdian-s-many-uses) and [Scratchpad](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/scratchpad-floating-notes-but-better)
* ✅ To-do: [Things3](https://appaddict.app/post/things-3-maybe-the-pinnacle-in-app-design)
* 📷 iPhone Photo Shooting: [ProCamera](https://apps.apple.com/app/id694647259)
* 🟦 Photo Management: ⭐ [Digikam](https://appaddict.app/post/digikam-is-replacing-apple-photos-google-photos-and-amazon-photos-for-me)
* 📆 Calendar: [Fantastical](https://flexibits.com/fantastical?cjevent=c9729c1bac8211ee804115a60a82b82c) Legacy, not paid with Fastmail as the back end, ⭐[Dato](https://appaddict.app/post/mega-post-protect-yourself-like-your-freedom-depends-on-it)
* 📁 Cloud File Storage: ⭐ [Koofr](https://appaddict.app/post/koofr-european-based-cloud-storage-provider-with-a-generous-free-tier), [kDrive](https://www.infomaniak.com/en/ksuite/kdrive) (3TB for €4.99 a month)
* 📖 RSS: [Inoreader](https://appaddict.app/post/inoreader-rss-gets-new-features) 🙎🏻♂️ Contacts: [Cardhop](https://flexibits.com/cardhop?cjevent=c9729c1bac8211ee804115a60a82b82c) with Fastmail as the backend.
* 🌐 Browser: [Vivaldi](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/a-day-with-vivaldi-browser) on macOS and iOS
* 💬 Chat: Messages.app
* 🔖 Bookmarks: [Raindrop.io](https://raindrop.io/)
* 📑 Read It Later: ⭐ [Inoreader](https://appaddict.app/post/inoreader-rss-gets-new-features) (because Pocket died)
* 📜 Word Processing: [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/) and [Drafts](https://getdrafts.com/)
* 📈 Spreadsheets: ⭐ [Easy CSV Editor](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/easy-csv-editor/id1171346381?mt=12)
* 📊 Presentations: nope
* 🛒 Shopping Lists: [Anylist](https://www.anylist.com/), a great app!
* 💰 Budgeting and Personal Finance: [Monarch](https://www.monarchmoney.com/) on Mac and iOS
* 📰 News: ⭐ [Sill](https://sill.social/links)
* 🎵 Music: ⭐ [Cog](https://appaddict.app/post/cog-free-and-open-source-local-only-music-player)
* 🎤 Podcasts: [Overcast](https://overcast.fm/)
* 🔐 Password Management: ⭐ Apple Passwords
* 🐘 Mastodon: ⭐ [Mona](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mona-for-mastodon/id1659154653), [social.lol](https://social.lol/@amerpie)
* 🦋 Bluesky: [Skeets](https://www.skeetsapp.com/), [Deck.blue](https://deck.blue/)
* 🚀 Launcher: [Raycast](https://appaddict.app/post/my-raycast-extensions)
* 🎞️ Media Tracking: [Trakt](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trakt/id1514873602) via [Watcht](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1396920723), [Sequel](https://appaddict.app/post/sequel-entertainment-database)
* 💻 Screenshot Tool: [Cleanshot X](https://cleanshot.com/)
* ✍🏻 Blogging: [Micro.blog](https://micro.blog/), [OMG.LOL](https://home.omg.lol/), [Scribbles](https://scribble.page/), [BearBlog](https://bearblog.dev/)
* ⚙️ Automation: [Keyboard Maestro](https://appaddict.app/post/keyboard-maestro-is-50-off-for-one-week-at-bundlehunt), [Hazel](https://amerpie.lol/2024/05/10/my-favorite-actions.html),
[Default Apps](https://preview.redd.it/h4je9y0vks4g1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=97749c90cd222d69e51a106863e0838cb64b679a)
This is the third annual edition of my personal tech stack. In 2023, I saw many people talking about their default apps as a result of an episode of the [podcast Hemispheric Views.](https://hemisphericviews.com/). I learned about a lot of great software that I wasn't familiar with. I wanted to get in on the fun, so I started a blog for that express purpose, and the rest is history. I'd love to see lists from the regulars on this sub.
The biggest changes in 2025 happened as a result of [cutting ties with Google, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon.](https://appaddict.app/post/mega-post-protect-yourself-like-your-freedom-depends-on-it) I've tried to move as much of my back end tech stack out of the US for privacy reasons.
Apps with a ⭐ are new choices since last year. There are links at the end to my previous year's choices.
* 📨 Mail Client: ⭐ [FMail2 for Fastmail](https://appaddict.app/post/fmail2-for-fastmail)
* 📮 Mail Server: ⭐ [Fastmail](https://app.fastmail.com/)
* 📝 Notes: [Obsidian](https://appaddict.app/post/obsdian-s-many-uses) and [Scratchpad](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/scratchpad-floating-notes-but-better)
* ✅ To-do: [Things3](https://appaddict.app/post/things-3-maybe-the-pinnacle-in-app-design)
* 📷 iPhone Photo Shooting: [ProCamera](https://apps.apple.com/app/id694647259)
* 🟦 Photo Management: ⭐ [Digikam](https://appaddict.app/post/digikam-is-replacing-apple-photos-google-photos-and-amazon-photos-for-me)
* 📆 Calendar: [Fantastical](https://flexibits.com/fantastical?cjevent=c9729c1bac8211ee804115a60a82b82c) Legacy, not paid with Fastmail as the back end, ⭐[Dato](https://appaddict.app/post/mega-post-protect-yourself-like-your-freedom-depends-on-it)
* 📁 Cloud File Storage: ⭐ [Koofr](https://appaddict.app/post/koofr-european-based-cloud-storage-provider-with-a-generous-free-tier), [kDrive](https://www.infomaniak.com/en/ksuite/kdrive) (3TB for €4.99 a month)
* 📖 RSS: [Inoreader](https://appaddict.app/post/inoreader-rss-gets-new-features) 🙎🏻♂️ Contacts: [Cardhop](https://flexibits.com/cardhop?cjevent=c9729c1bac8211ee804115a60a82b82c) with Fastmail as the backend.
* 🌐 Browser: [Vivaldi](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/a-day-with-vivaldi-browser) on macOS and iOS
* 💬 Chat: Messages.app
* 🔖 Bookmarks: [Raindrop.io](https://raindrop.io/)
* 📑 Read It Later: ⭐ [Inoreader](https://appaddict.app/post/inoreader-rss-gets-new-features) (because Pocket died)
* 📜 Word Processing: [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/) and [Drafts](https://getdrafts.com/)
* 📈 Spreadsheets: ⭐ [Easy CSV Editor](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/easy-csv-editor/id1171346381?mt=12)
* 📊 Presentations: nope
* 🛒 Shopping Lists: [Anylist](https://www.anylist.com/), a great app!
* 💰 Budgeting and Personal Finance: [Monarch](https://www.monarchmoney.com/) on Mac and iOS
* 📰 News: ⭐ [Sill](https://sill.social/links)
* 🎵 Music: ⭐ [Cog](https://appaddict.app/post/cog-free-and-open-source-local-only-music-player)
* 🎤 Podcasts: [Overcast](https://overcast.fm/)
* 🔐 Password Management: ⭐ Apple Passwords
* 🐘 Mastodon: ⭐ [Mona](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mona-for-mastodon/id1659154653), [social.lol](https://social.lol/@amerpie)
* 🦋 Bluesky: [Skeets](https://www.skeetsapp.com/), [Deck.blue](https://deck.blue/)
* 🚀 Launcher: [Raycast](https://appaddict.app/post/my-raycast-extensions)
* 🎞️ Media Tracking: [Trakt](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trakt/id1514873602) via [Watcht](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1396920723), [Sequel](https://appaddict.app/post/sequel-entertainment-database)
* 💻 Screenshot Tool: [Cleanshot X](https://cleanshot.com/)
* ✍🏻 Blogging: [Micro.blog](https://micro.blog/), [OMG.LOL](https://home.omg.lol/), [Scribbles](https://scribble.page/), [BearBlog](https://bearblog.dev/)
* ⚙️ Automation: [Keyboard Maestro](https://appaddict.app/post/keyboard-maestro-is-50-off-for-one-week-at-bundlehunt), [Hazel](https://amerpie.lol/2024/05/10/my-favorite-actions.html),
[Popclip](https://appaddict.app/post/popclip-a-must-have-productivity-app), [Better Touch Tool](https://appaddict.app/post/better-touch-tool-favorite)
[2024 Default Apps](https://linkage.lol/default-apps-for-2024/)
[2023 Default Apps](https://amerpie.lol/2024/01/06/amerpies-default-apps.html)
https://redd.it/1pc8bsm
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[2024 Default Apps](https://linkage.lol/default-apps-for-2024/)
[2023 Default Apps](https://amerpie.lol/2024/01/06/amerpies-default-apps.html)
https://redd.it/1pc8bsm
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PopClip - A Must Have Productivity App
PopClip is a highly configurable app that lets your perform an amazing number of actions on any text you select on your display. I immediately miss it if I am working on a strange computer and on my 18-month exile to PC land at work, I searched in vain for…
ScreenSnap Pro 50% Lifetime Deal
Hey, I built screenshot app for mac called **ScreenSnap Pro**, it's very similar to CleanShot X and Xnapper, Shottr, etc.
There are no free trial or free version.
**50% Lifetime Deal** \- use **EZNZQWNW** coupon code during checkout!
Check the app: [https://www.screensnap.pro/](https://www.screensnap.pro/) (there is a video from one of my customers)
* **Full annotation toolkit:** arrows, shapes, text, blur/pixelate, highlighter, emojis, counters: perfect for highlighting details or creating step-by-step guides.
* **Beautiful professional designed wallpapers:** 100+ wallpepers transform basic screenshots into polished visuals.
* **Instant cloud upload & sharing:** get a short link immediately after capture, ready to drop into Slack, Discord, email, docs, etc. No attachments or extra steps.
* **GIF recording:** record your screen and export as a clean, smooth GIF, great for tutorials, demos or bug reports.
* **Quick workflow & productivity-friendly:** capture → edit → share in seconds, thanks to quick-access overlay, drag-and-drop, and streamlined UI.
* **“Pay once, own forever” license — no subnoscriptions, no recurring fees.** You pay once, you keep it (with lifetime updates).
* **Zero watermarks:** your screenshots stay clean and professional; no forced branding.
https://redd.it/1pbqkt2
@macappsbackup
Hey, I built screenshot app for mac called **ScreenSnap Pro**, it's very similar to CleanShot X and Xnapper, Shottr, etc.
There are no free trial or free version.
**50% Lifetime Deal** \- use **EZNZQWNW** coupon code during checkout!
Check the app: [https://www.screensnap.pro/](https://www.screensnap.pro/) (there is a video from one of my customers)
* **Full annotation toolkit:** arrows, shapes, text, blur/pixelate, highlighter, emojis, counters: perfect for highlighting details or creating step-by-step guides.
* **Beautiful professional designed wallpapers:** 100+ wallpepers transform basic screenshots into polished visuals.
* **Instant cloud upload & sharing:** get a short link immediately after capture, ready to drop into Slack, Discord, email, docs, etc. No attachments or extra steps.
* **GIF recording:** record your screen and export as a clean, smooth GIF, great for tutorials, demos or bug reports.
* **Quick workflow & productivity-friendly:** capture → edit → share in seconds, thanks to quick-access overlay, drag-and-drop, and streamlined UI.
* **“Pay once, own forever” license — no subnoscriptions, no recurring fees.** You pay once, you keep it (with lifetime updates).
* **Zero watermarks:** your screenshots stay clean and professional; no forced branding.
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Best download manager for macOS?
I am searching for a good download manager for macOS but not able to come across a good one. The main use cases are:
1. Apple Silicon support
2. Native UI
3. Download resume support
4. Parallel and multi chunk download capabilities
5. Bandwidth limiter
6. Scheduler
So far I have tried Folx but it is no more maintained and they do not have Apple Silicon support planned.
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I am searching for a good download manager for macOS but not able to come across a good one. The main use cases are:
1. Apple Silicon support
2. Native UI
3. Download resume support
4. Parallel and multi chunk download capabilities
5. Bandwidth limiter
6. Scheduler
So far I have tried Folx but it is no more maintained and they do not have Apple Silicon support planned.
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Platypus 5.5.0 - first update in over three years
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GitHub - sveinbjornt/Platypus: Create native macOS applications from command line noscripts.
Create native macOS applications from command line noscripts. - sveinbjornt/Platypus
Cardinal - Fastest and Most Accurate File Searching App
>Prev: [https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1oqlo8b/comment/np8hazh/](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1oqlo8b/comment/np8hazh/)
Hi friends of r/macapps, thanks for your suggestions and support on Cardinal’s first post! After one month of development, many features have been added and performance has been optimized. The overall experience is much better now.
Now I’m thrilled to introduce Cardinal 0.1.14, which might be the fastest and most accurate file searching app on macOS!
[hi](https://preview.redd.it/q3fm9jtd5u4g1.png?width=2272&format=png&auto=webp&s=8eeb9a8581b7e7c6ec2146d046a1b346594499ce)
It’s an open-source project: [https://github.com/cardisoft/cardinal](https://github.com/cardisoft/cardinal)
You can download Cardinal here: [https://github.com/cardisoft/cardinal/releases/](https://github.com/cardisoft/cardinal/releases/)
Or via Homebrew:
brew install --cask cardinal-search
# Why should you try Cardinal?
I don’t want to waste your time, but I sincerely recommend that you try Cardinal (it won’t take more than 3 minutes).
Here are several key advantages that make Cardinal stand out:
1. If a file exists, Cardinal can find it (in milliseconds). Spotlight misses files.
2. Powerful filters: content, size, creation time, modification time, etc.
3. Fuzzy, wildcard, and regex search support.
4. A friendly and intuitive user interface.
I’ve been digging into the macOS file system and Spotlight internals for months, and I’m pretty sure Cardinal's performance is approaching the limits of what’s possible on macOS.
# How to prove that?
For example, try typing `v` in the search box and see how fast the results appear. Cardinal will find all files containing `v` in their names.
On my M4 MacBook Pro, it takes less than 200 ms to show 1 million files on my disk containing `v` in a single list:
[files containing \`v\` and \`V\` in their nams](https://preview.redd.it/ranrsd4j4u4g1.png?width=2066&format=png&auto=webp&s=299a24b551c75b8f7d3f53ecdb33d63a38d85799)
You can scroll freely to inspect the results.
# How is this possible?
# Why is Cardinal guaranteed to be accurate?
Cardinal indexes your entire file system once and then keeps it in sync using FSEvents provided by macOS. FSEvents are stored in the file system, so even if you close Cardinal, it can still catch up with any changes that happened while it was closed the next time you launch it.
# Why is Cardinal so fast?
1. Cardinal’s initial indexing is highly optimized and fully utilizes CPU and APFS performance.
2. Cardinal uses a specialized cache in memory and on disk that is designed to make searching extremely fast.
I’ve profiled and tuned every single part of Cardinal and made it as fast as possible. The source code is open on GitHub; you can check how it’s implemented if you’re interested.
# Why did I develop Cardinal?
I’ve personally been bothered by Spotlight’s inaccuracy for years. Many times I re-downloaded something I had already downloaded several months before, couldn’t find the pictures friends sent me last week, or was just trying to figure out where my built executable went. Cardinal solves these problems by providing a blazing-fast and accurate file searching experience.
# In the end
* Cardinal’s main goal is to be the ultimate file searching app on macOS.
* I don’t want others to suffer the same pain I did. :D
* I think people will find Cardinal useful in many scenarios.
Several tricks I recently found:
# Find zip files larger than 100 MB
*.zip size:>100MB
# Find jpg files received yesterday
*.jpg dc:yesterday
If you want more: [https://github.com/cardisoft/cardinal?tab=readme-ov-file#search-basics](https://github.com/cardisoft/cardinal?tab=readme-ov-file#search-basics).
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>Prev: [https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1oqlo8b/comment/np8hazh/](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1oqlo8b/comment/np8hazh/)
Hi friends of r/macapps, thanks for your suggestions and support on Cardinal’s first post! After one month of development, many features have been added and performance has been optimized. The overall experience is much better now.
Now I’m thrilled to introduce Cardinal 0.1.14, which might be the fastest and most accurate file searching app on macOS!
[hi](https://preview.redd.it/q3fm9jtd5u4g1.png?width=2272&format=png&auto=webp&s=8eeb9a8581b7e7c6ec2146d046a1b346594499ce)
It’s an open-source project: [https://github.com/cardisoft/cardinal](https://github.com/cardisoft/cardinal)
You can download Cardinal here: [https://github.com/cardisoft/cardinal/releases/](https://github.com/cardisoft/cardinal/releases/)
Or via Homebrew:
brew install --cask cardinal-search
# Why should you try Cardinal?
I don’t want to waste your time, but I sincerely recommend that you try Cardinal (it won’t take more than 3 minutes).
Here are several key advantages that make Cardinal stand out:
1. If a file exists, Cardinal can find it (in milliseconds). Spotlight misses files.
2. Powerful filters: content, size, creation time, modification time, etc.
3. Fuzzy, wildcard, and regex search support.
4. A friendly and intuitive user interface.
I’ve been digging into the macOS file system and Spotlight internals for months, and I’m pretty sure Cardinal's performance is approaching the limits of what’s possible on macOS.
# How to prove that?
For example, try typing `v` in the search box and see how fast the results appear. Cardinal will find all files containing `v` in their names.
On my M4 MacBook Pro, it takes less than 200 ms to show 1 million files on my disk containing `v` in a single list:
[files containing \`v\` and \`V\` in their nams](https://preview.redd.it/ranrsd4j4u4g1.png?width=2066&format=png&auto=webp&s=299a24b551c75b8f7d3f53ecdb33d63a38d85799)
You can scroll freely to inspect the results.
# How is this possible?
# Why is Cardinal guaranteed to be accurate?
Cardinal indexes your entire file system once and then keeps it in sync using FSEvents provided by macOS. FSEvents are stored in the file system, so even if you close Cardinal, it can still catch up with any changes that happened while it was closed the next time you launch it.
# Why is Cardinal so fast?
1. Cardinal’s initial indexing is highly optimized and fully utilizes CPU and APFS performance.
2. Cardinal uses a specialized cache in memory and on disk that is designed to make searching extremely fast.
I’ve profiled and tuned every single part of Cardinal and made it as fast as possible. The source code is open on GitHub; you can check how it’s implemented if you’re interested.
# Why did I develop Cardinal?
I’ve personally been bothered by Spotlight’s inaccuracy for years. Many times I re-downloaded something I had already downloaded several months before, couldn’t find the pictures friends sent me last week, or was just trying to figure out where my built executable went. Cardinal solves these problems by providing a blazing-fast and accurate file searching experience.
# In the end
* Cardinal’s main goal is to be the ultimate file searching app on macOS.
* I don’t want others to suffer the same pain I did. :D
* I think people will find Cardinal useful in many scenarios.
Several tricks I recently found:
# Find zip files larger than 100 MB
*.zip size:>100MB
# Find jpg files received yesterday
*.jpg dc:yesterday
If you want more: [https://github.com/cardisoft/cardinal?tab=readme-ov-file#search-basics](https://github.com/cardisoft/cardinal?tab=readme-ov-file#search-basics).
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Just got TestFlight approved for XIndex – a tiny macOS utility that ends Xcode project chaos
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Hey everyone,
i just got external TestFlight approved for XIndex — a tiny menu-bar app that finds all your scattered Xcode projects and actually makes sense of them
it’s ugly, it’s rough, but it already saved me 15 minutes this morning 😂
first 50 people who wanna break it for me?
https://testflight.apple.com/join/mVcv5xYn
no sign-up, no spam, just install and yell at me
thanks legends
abanoub (indie dev from egypt who’s tired of losing his own projects)
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Hey everyone,
i just got external TestFlight approved for XIndex — a tiny menu-bar app that finds all your scattered Xcode projects and actually makes sense of them
it’s ugly, it’s rough, but it already saved me 15 minutes this morning 😂
first 50 people who wanna break it for me?
https://testflight.apple.com/join/mVcv5xYn
no sign-up, no spam, just install and yell at me
thanks legends
abanoub (indie dev from egypt who’s tired of losing his own projects)
https://redd.it/1pchqfg
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Photo Viewer/Browser?
I’m a recent convert from PC and I’m adapting to MacOS. One thing I still struggle with is flipping through a directory of photos. The Photos app in Windows you can open one photo then flip through photos, Preview doesn’t do that. Can someone recommend a simple app that can do that? I have Adobe Bridge for now but I’m finding the interface is awful. Thanks in advance.
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I’m a recent convert from PC and I’m adapting to MacOS. One thing I still struggle with is flipping through a directory of photos. The Photos app in Windows you can open one photo then flip through photos, Preview doesn’t do that. Can someone recommend a simple app that can do that? I have Adobe Bridge for now but I’m finding the interface is awful. Thanks in advance.
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Today I stumbled upon...
...Booby Track
I was just browsing this guy's apps, downloaded a few of them, and came across this. I wish this was available sooner, you know.
I particularly liked Hand Mirror, a self-check before clicking the Join button always helps raise confidence by a notch.
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...Booby Track
I was just browsing this guy's apps, downloaded a few of them, and came across this. I wish this was available sooner, you know.
I particularly liked Hand Mirror, a self-check before clicking the Join button always helps raise confidence by a notch.
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Booby Track, for Apple Watch
Breastfeeding tracker, for your Apple Watch
SurFast Video Downloader for Mac – Batch download from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, Vimeo + 1000+ sites
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Particular App Features - Devonthink & Finder Alternative
Anyone know if any apps might be able to achieve this?
I loved Devonthink but I mostly just used it for organizing and notes. Kinda realized I could achieve this with a finder alternative app. However I've tried qspace and pathfinder doesn't seem possible...
- smart search folders (restricted/filtered by folder path, tag, etc)
- quickly create new text files
I could probably set up hazel rules to move files under certain conditions into specific folders and then just use pathfinder but it would be easier to do a smart search folder like in Devon
Any ideas?
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Anyone know if any apps might be able to achieve this?
I loved Devonthink but I mostly just used it for organizing and notes. Kinda realized I could achieve this with a finder alternative app. However I've tried qspace and pathfinder doesn't seem possible...
- smart search folders (restricted/filtered by folder path, tag, etc)
- quickly create new text files
I could probably set up hazel rules to move files under certain conditions into specific folders and then just use pathfinder but it would be easier to do a smart search folder like in Devon
Any ideas?
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