I made a fast large-files finder + storage map for Mac, and it’s free

Hey everyone, I’m the developer of VaultSort. I just shipped two new space-saving tools and wanted to share them here because the free version now gives you a legit alternative to apps like DaisyDisk and CleanMyMac.

The new update adds a full storage breakdown so you can instantly see what’s taking up space, plus a large-files finder that surfaces huge videos, disk images, old installs, all the stuff that quietly eats your drive. It’s fast, local, and doesn’t require any signup.

These features are completely free right now. If you’ve been looking for a way to reclaim space without paying for another cleanup utility, grab it while it’s still wide open.

Download: vaultsort.com/download

Instantly see which folders are silently eating your disk space



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Is there any voice cloning app that runs/works on apple silicon?

Same as above

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Soundsource 6 released

This is one of my fave audio related apps and I just realized they have released v6. Existing customers get an upgrade discount.

https://redd.it/1pdqxn5
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Cloudmounter

I use chronosync for backups on my macOS. These are then encrypted with Cryptomator and then transferred to PCloud and Dropbox via Cloudmounter.
I'm now concerned with the settings in Cloudmounter. My storage size on Mac is limited. Now the files on Cloudmounter have a lifespan of 8 hours. Does the setting make sense? I have the feeling that a backup takes a long time if the data is only online. What is the recommended setting regarding file lifespan in Cloudmounter?

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I built this tiny focus timer after getting tired of noisy apps

I just wanted a quiet, ad-free timer for long study/work sessions… couldn’t find one, so I made it.
It’s simple, clean, no ads, no in app purchases.
Free on the Mac App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/il/app/focus-timer-for-work-study/id6755429006?mt=12

https://preview.redd.it/mvdnxwmbt65g1.png?width=1280&format=png&auto=webp&s=7ebc3211836d6af3b5d3930d816a2e2b6ed963d9



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New free app to help with often needed app passwords, looking for early adopters and feedback

Hey guys, started tinkering on this in the summer and happy to have Gecky finally released!

Pitch:
I like Apple's Passwords app just fine, it works great for the web. Where it's failed me is the apps that run on my machine, it always requires a bit of digging to get what you want. This app gives you instantaneously the password (or other text content) that you often need for your app with a global keyboard shortcut.

Tech:
\- Passwords are saved in your personal iCloud Keychain, so no worries about them going to 3rd party servers.
\- When you use the shortcut you'll need to authenticate with Touch ID for safety. You can also configure individual entries to not require authentication for even more convenient insertion for some of those less critical passwords.
\- Native Swift / SwiftUI.
\- Sandboxed. No analytics, telemetry or web connections anywhere (apart from the iCloud Keychain mentioned above).
\- Requires macOS 26.0 or newer.

Pricing:
\- Since we're just kicking off the app is available for free at the moment, would be happy to hear your thoughts. If you like it, support the app by leaving a nice review on the Mac App Store.

Available today in Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gecky/id6749769016
Check out more at: https://urtti.com/gecky

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Need Cmd + tab alternative

I often have 10 to 15 apps open at a given time, so hitting tab each time to get over to the right app is inefficient.

I'm wondering if there's an app that provides a grid that allows you to go up and down in addition to side to side? I'd love to be able to navigate windows too?

I looked at Witch and its not really what I'm looking for. Also tried Hotkey but the commands haven't stuck. Was thinking of trying rcmd next.

Would love any input from someone who thinks they've figured it out

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IP adess in Menu

Hi, I am looking for a way that my IP address is showed on the menu up the screen. Can somebody help?

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[$2.99 → Free] [42 Hours Only] Timix – Modern Timer App with 15 Actions (Combined)

https://redd.it/1pe55lj
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Program Suggestion: Parallels for one program... Lightweight alternative

I use Parallels for one program. It uses DWGviewer, so it won't work with cross overs.. Trust me I tried everything, including some other wine apps. I just want the absolute lightest program I can run. Cost isn't the issue just want to minimize systems resources.

https://redd.it/1pe6c3y
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WhatsApp from App store or download from website

I noticed that we have two versions of WhatsApp for macOS. One on App store, and one on official website. Which one is better? App from website have higher version number than one from App Store.



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A menu bar app to control your LG TV

👋🏻 Hey, so I had a moment of boredom mixed with wisdom on the weekend and decided it was time to replace a clunky Hammerspoon noscript with a more native experience to control my LG C2 that I use as the monitor at my desk.

Has worked flawlessly for me so far and generally just keen to have others try it out and share thoughts!

https://preview.redd.it/qfdhb13yh95g1.png?width=324&format=png&auto=webp&s=30ddd01f8f544e67b49db5ae1fbe1f4c4a4ff567

https://preview.redd.it/wj07hdn1i95g1.png?width=457&format=png&auto=webp&s=3e0dc9f29022ff425e414bc28acabe575ba59d2f


I'm not going to spend time making some fluff piece which goes on about how great my app is, just figured I'd get it out there so I can have some more people have eyes, give it a whirl and provide feedback so I can tune it better (and decide if I get a code signing certificate 😂)

* Turns on/off the TV based on the state of your Mac
* Allows using volume keys (with accessibility permission granted) to adjust volume
* If you're using eARC there's no volume slider just buttons (see screenshot)
* The volume slider is weighted to avoid 0 > 100 accidents
* Stores your authentication certificate in the Keychain
* Can set input on wake and tries to force PC Mode on the HDMI input if supported
* Debug logging that outputs to the desktop if there's any issues.

Take a gander, try it out if you're using an LG TV as your display with a Mac and raise issues on the repo if you find anything 🫡


[https://github.com/thesammykins/LGTVMenuBar](https://github.com/thesammykins/LGTVMenuBar)

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Free Lifetime Took your feedback and rebuilt my Mac talk-to-text app: oto

https://reddit.com/link/1pee01h/video/1w72n2ipk95g1/player

Hey everyone, I’m back with some big updates to oto, my 100% local talk-to-text app for macOS.

App Store Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oto-talk-to-text/id6749171372

Website Link: https://oto-transcribe.github.io/

I posted here a couple months ago and got a ton of helpful feedback. I took a lot of it to heart, and this new version is a huge improvement across the board. Made it free as a thank you.

Here’s what makes it stand out now:

- Free until Jan 1: If you download it now, it stays free forever for you. No subnoscriptions, no hidden charges, no tiers. You’ll keep getting all the same updates as everyone else. Starting in January, new users will see a one-time purchase instead.

\- Apple Silicon and Intel support, runs smoothly on both.

\- The cleanest UI in the talk-to-text space. I’ve spent a lot of time making it feel native, minimal, and invisible until you need it.

\- Feature-complete with the big names: global hotkey, history, auto-paste, 100+ languages, translation to English, and more.

\- Fully offline. Your voice never leaves your Mac unless you explicitly send it somewhere.

\- Actively developed. I’m shipping updates constantly and listening closely to feedback.

For context, I’ve been using oto daily while building it. I’m already at 11 hours of recorded audio, and it has saved me roughly 25 hours of typing. It has become a real workflow booster for me, which is exactly what I want for other Mac users.

If you tried the early version, this one is much better. And if you’re currently paying monthly for trannoscription, this might be an easy switch.

Would love any feedback, good, bad, or brutal.

https://redd.it/1pee01h
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Speech to Text Apps

I've noticed a lot of clamor for, and development of, speech to text apps.

What I want to know is, why?

What are the major use cases? What is the utility? What problem are they solving?

I can understand meeting trannoscription use cases, and having that done locally.

But otherwise?

I'm not a developer/programmer, so maybe it is a part of that workflow?

Or am I missing a use for it that would change the way I do things?

Just genuinely curious as to what y'all use them for and am looking forward to being enlightened.

Thanks!

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App Review: Meru

This won't be a large review, but I wanted to give a shout out to Meru. I spend my free time looking for little known apps, and this one missed my radar. I was using Kiwi for gmail, but they've recently changed their subnoscription. This is a onetime purchase all the features of kiwi, and then some.

If you use gmail and want some seperation from your browser and use multiple accounts, great program.

https://meru.so/

*I am in no way affiliated with this program.

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I built SpaceCommand, an open source app that lets you name, search, and jump between your virtual desktops.

https://redd.it/1pek345
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