Shout-Out: Amerpie - https://appaddict.app/

Self-promotion is can feel awkward. I just wanted to show some holiday appreciate to amerpie.

I've learned a ton from his posts and website. The amount of effort he puts in awesome for community. We all look forward to future posts.

His website: https://appaddict.app/

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Release ahsk - Flow state study app that stops context switching (free for students)

Yo'all

Just released my first Mac app after spending 6 months building it for myself during college.

The problem I was trying to solve: I'd be studying, have a question, open ChatGPT in my browser, see a X notification, and 30 minutes later I'm watching YouTube. Every. Single. Time.

I realized the real issue wasn't discipline (maybe i have adhd) - it was that I kept having to LEAVE what I was doing to get help. Context switching was destroying my focus.

ahsk keeps you in flow state:

\- Select any text, hit Opt+Shift+A → instant AI explanation appears (no tab switching)

\- Focus mode that actually terminates distracting apps (Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)

\- Auto-generates flashcards from whatever you're reading using spaced repetition

Built with SwiftUI, runs on Apple Silicon + Intel. Notarized and sandboxed.

Free tier with 100 AI queries/month. Student tier is $8/mo for unlimited.

Download: ahsk

You can check all the features here

Genuinely would love feedback from this community - you all know Mac apps better than anyone. What am I missing? What would make this actually useful for you?

Happy to answer any questions!

https://reddit.com/link/1pozy8n/video/yn1ru0pucs7g1/player

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Nuː Templating App Update
https://redd.it/1pp6u9d
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Native LLM app for macOS
https://osaurus.ai/

https://redd.it/1pp81h6
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Any easy to use photo editing app?

I switched to MacOS for about two years now. I have to take screenshots from time to time. It’s frustrating when have to quickly add some text, cover some personal info simply covering it by drawing a solid rectangle. These were easy to do when I was using windows paint. I’ve tried using Gimp. But it’s harder to use than the e Preview app.

Is there any app you’d recommend? I’m willing to pay if it’s easy to use and the price is reasonable.

Edit: sorry for using the wrong flair. But cannot edit it

https://redd.it/1pp62h1
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VaultSort: free file organization + storage insights for macOS

Hi r/MacApps,

I’m the developer of **VaultSort**, a macOS app I built to help clean up, organize, and secure files without subnoscriptions or cloud dependencies.

VaultSort includes a **free version** with genuinely useful features:

* Automatic file and folder organization
* Disk and folder analysis to see what’s taking up space
* Large file discovery
* Storage breakdown and directory browsing

If you want more advanced tools, there’s a one-time paid upgrade that unlocks:

* **Duplicate file detection and removal** (great for reclaiming space)
* **Secure file deletion and disk shredding** so files can’t be recovered
* **File encryption and decryption with AES-256**, including optional **YubiKey / hardware key support**

Everything runs locally on your Mac, no subnoscriptions, and no data leaves your machine.

For the holidays, I’m offering **30% off the paid version** with the code **XMAS** (normally $15.99). The discount is valid until **Christmas Day** and might be a solid upgrade for yourself or a practical gift for someone else.

[VaultSort has the free file organization + storage insights for MacOS](https://preview.redd.it/j28s5y62nu7g1.png?width=912&format=png&auto=webp&s=903984c96f7f5441695fe4af199d61ca54dea09d)

Free download here: [https://www.vaultsort.com/download](https://www.vaultsort.com/download?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Happy to answer questions or take feedback.

— Justin

https://redd.it/1ppbn10
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WIFI SCANNER

Hello, does anyone know an app that can identify the devices connected to my Wi-Fi? I prefer a one-time purchase.

https://redd.it/1ppe9h7
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Some Cool Things You Can Do if You Have the Right App

# Automatically Open Archive Today When you Click on Any Link to a Paywalled Article.

Most experienced users know that you can copy the URL from a paywalled story from The New York Times, Washington Post, or other paywalled sites and paste it into [Archive.today](https://archive.ph) to read the article. There are [browser extensions that will automate that in various browsers](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/archivetoday-automator/mmhadhnchpgicjlmlcdfaapkekknnkha?hl=en-US&utm_source=ext_sidebar) if you click on them in the toolbar. But you can remove even that bit of friction if you are a Safari user by installing [Redirect Web](https://appaddict.app/post/redirect-web-for-safari). Take some time to set that up, and anytime you click on a paywalled article from a frequently visited site, it will open, ready to read at the Internet Archive. If you are not a Safari user, look in the browser extensions available for whatever you use for something similar.

# Control The Order In Which Your Login Items Launch and Create Pauses, If Needed

Apple decided that your login items should launch in alphabetical order, and it doesn't let you change that. It also doesn't let you introduce pauses between apps launching. There is not a native way to do that. The only thing you can do is hold down the shift key when logging in to cancel all your login items, launch agents tied to login, and any apps set to resume at login. With the free app, [Startup Manager Pro,](https://appaddict.app/post/free-startup-manager-with-many-options) you get all the control back. You choose the order in which your apps start. You can introduce pauses if you want to. You can even cancel your login items without holding down the shift key. Finally, you can have different sets of login items for different workflows if you so desire.

# Subscribe to YouTube Channels and Make Playlists Without Using a Google Account

I am almost totally de-Googled these days. I don't use it for search, email, cloud storage, or to create documents. But I have to confess, I still get some value out of YouTube. I can do it without sacrificing my privacy, though. I use [FreeTube](https://appaddict.app/post/freetube-maybe-the-most-underrated-app), which scrapes YouTube content through a variety of methods. It can be a fluid landscape because Google really wants info on you, and they want you to watch ads unless you pay for YouTube Premium. In short, FreeTube isn't always going to work flawlessly, but for the most part, you'll be OK.

# Never Accidentally Quit an App Again

It never ceases to aggravate me that the Q and the W are right beside each other on the keyboard. I used to quit my browser all the time when I was just trying to close a tab. Then I discovered a sweet little AppleScript that I can tie to ⌘+Q with [BetterTouchTool](https://appaddict.app/post/better-touch-tool-favorite) ($14), which gives me a confirmation popup, "Do you really want to quit this app?" Then, super-dev, Sindre Sorhus, introduced the same feature in [Supercharge](https://appaddict.app/post/using-supercharge), his $18 multi-function must-have menu bar utility.

# Share a Scratchpad and Clipboard Between your Mac and Your iPhone

There are multiple ways to do this. I currently use another Sindre Sorhus app, [Scratchpad](https://appaddict.app/post/scratchpad-floating-notes-but-better) ($8), because it has a bunch of other useful features. I can also vouch for [Scrap Paper](https://appaddict.app/post/scrap-paper) ($4.99), which I used for a long time, and there's also the free version of [Drafts](https://appaddict.app/post/drafts-wins-app-of-the-year-at-mac-stories) that offers this functionality. While you're at it, you should also get a syncing clipboard app. I can recommend [PastePal](https://appaddict.app/post/battle-of-the-clipboard-managers), a $14.99 one-time purchase. If you also have a PC in the mix and you want to sync your PC clipboard with your phone clipboard, check out [Clipboard

Fusion](https://appaddict.app/post/clipboard-fusion-the-windows-to-iphone-solution). If you have a SetApp subnoscription, there is also [Paste](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/paste-limitless-clipboard/id967805235), but at $29.99 a year in the App Store, I just can't justify it.

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Appreciation post for DockDoor! If you're using a window switcher or dock replacement app, you should really check it out. I tried all of them and this one is the most feature rich and stable one. Open source really rocks!

Hey there,

I just wanted to make a review post about DockDoor since I managed to contribute some features to it recently which I think made it much better :)

The best thing about this app is that it doesn't replace the native macOS dock or switcher unlike many other apps which makes it way more reliable and performant.

You can enable the custom window switcher if you'd like more customization or stick to the cmd+tab enhancement mode. It's VERY customizable in all aspects and you can really make it your own.



The dev is an expert on macOS swift development and doesn't let any AI slop in. He reviewed my code thoroughly and gave me great constructive feedback which I had to implement before getting my features merged in.



Window Previews shown when hovering over the native macOS dock

The custom window switcher mode with window previews. You can show it as a list too.

macOS native cmd+tab enhancement mode

Indicator for the active app and window + hover to show list of windows and switch between them




Why this is app is my favorite app on macOS:

I switched to macOS \~7 months ago and I've been enjoying the battery life, awesome trackpad/screen, and performance when unplugged.

But as a long-time windows power user the window management and some aspects about the dock left a lot to be desired.

 


Examples of issues I was facing and how DockDoor solved them:

1. Default cmd+tab makes it hard to switch back to a window that was minimized.

While DockDoor shows all of your windows when you alt tab, even minimized ones.

 

2. Can't see previews of the windows while switching with cmd + tab. Need to use mission control which doesn't show minimized apps.

DockDoor has 2 modes: Window Switcher Replacement OR Native Cmd+Tab Enhancement. You can use either one and get window previews!



3. No indicator for the currently active app in the dock

DockDoor shows a completely configurable bar below the active dock in the icon (contributed by me :)



4. Hovering over the dock icon doesn't allow switching between windows or performing actions like closing/minimizing/maximizing (right click is often slow and also doesn't allow actions on windows)

You can just hover and see all the windows (preview or list possible). You'll also see action buttons. It's one of the most useful features of this app.



5. Not able to search for a window to access is quickly

When using the Window Switcher Replacement you can just hit / to fuzzy search all your windows.



I also faced stability or UX issues with apps like Alttab, 1piece, Sidebar and many others which made me keep looking until I found DockDoor which is one of the most stable macOS enhancement apps I've used. It always shows all my of windows, never lags, and never crashed even once. The dev is very active on Github too so if you do find something please report it there.



I was missing list view and few other things from Alttab and 1piece when I switched to DockDoor but I managed to get them implemented and merged in a short while with the ejbills's help and his modifications.



There's a ton more features that were added recently, here are some of the highlights:

Added customizable Trackpad swipe gesture window controls
Space-based window filtering
Fuzzy searching to find a window
Allow the app to work without any screen recording permissions for improved

Appreciation post for DockDoor! If you're using a window switcher or dock replacement app, you should really check it out. I tried all of them and this one is the most feature rich and stable one. Open source really rocks!

Hey there,

I just wanted to make a review post about DockDoor since I managed to contribute some features to it recently which I think made it much better :)

The best thing about this app is that it doesn't replace the native macOS dock or switcher unlike many other apps which makes it way more reliable and performant.

You can enable the custom window switcher if you'd like more customization or stick to the cmd+tab enhancement mode. It's VERY customizable in all aspects and you can really make it your own.



The dev is an expert on macOS swift development and doesn't let any AI slop in. He reviewed my code thoroughly and gave me great constructive feedback which I had to implement before getting my features merged in.



[Window Previews shown when hovering over the native macOS dock](https://preview.redd.it/rmf568cjax7g1.png?width=1928&format=png&auto=webp&s=40b52f0cb39b12051a41700fea8241238fcfce5c)

[The custom window switcher mode with window previews. You can show it as a list too.](https://preview.redd.it/4fin8l1max7g1.png?width=4284&format=png&auto=webp&s=22e7929444a250740771ee5582e0271ab1a7ceb8)

[macOS native cmd+tab enhancement mode](https://preview.redd.it/6coeiv1dbx7g1.png?width=4029&format=png&auto=webp&s=828e656b1ea50a4ff5b77697d5f2b0733884d24b)

[Indicator for the active app and window + hover to show list of windows and switch between them](https://preview.redd.it/97zp6fb5cx7g1.png?width=1522&format=png&auto=webp&s=c160e1da2d20d048bdcc3e5b643cc61ecc268a9f)




**Why this is app is my favorite app on macOS:**

I switched to macOS \~7 months ago and I've been enjoying the battery life, awesome trackpad/screen, and performance when unplugged.

But as a long-time windows power user the window management and some aspects about the dock left a lot to be desired.

 


**Examples of issues I was facing and how DockDoor solved them:**

1. Default cmd+tab makes it hard to switch back to a window that was minimized.

While DockDoor shows all of your windows when you alt tab, even minimized ones.

 

2. Can't see previews of the windows while switching with cmd + tab. Need to use mission control which doesn't show minimized apps.

DockDoor has 2 modes: Window Switcher Replacement OR Native Cmd+Tab Enhancement. You can use either one and get window previews!



3. No indicator for the currently active app in the dock

DockDoor shows a completely configurable bar below the active dock in the icon (contributed by me :)



4. Hovering over the dock icon doesn't allow switching between windows or performing actions like closing/minimizing/maximizing (right click is often slow and also doesn't allow actions on windows)

You can just hover and see all the windows (preview or list possible). You'll also see action buttons. It's one of the most useful features of this app.



5. Not able to search for a window to access is quickly

When using the Window Switcher Replacement you can just hit / to fuzzy search all your windows.



I also faced stability or UX issues with apps like Alttab, 1piece, Sidebar and many others which made me keep looking until I found DockDoor which is one of the most stable macOS enhancement apps I've used. It always shows all my of windows, never lags, and never crashed even once. The dev is very active on Github too so if you do find something please report it there.



I was missing list view and few other things from Alttab and 1piece when I switched to DockDoor but I managed to get them implemented and merged in a short while with the ejbills's help and his modifications.



There's a ton more features that were added recently, here are some of the highlights:

* Added customizable Trackpad swipe gesture window controls
* Space-based window filtering
* Fuzzy searching to find a window
* Allow the app to work without any screen recording permissions for improved

performance
* Options for sorting how the windows appear



Please check it out and donate to the dev! It's really the best of these apps hands down and it's free.


Download link and changelogs: [https://github.com/ejbills/DockDoor/releases](https://github.com/ejbills/DockDoor/releases)

Buy me a coffee link for github/ejbills: [https://buymeacoffee.com/keplercafe](https://buymeacoffee.com/keplercafe)



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Any workout apps?

Hi, im wondering if theres any good workout apps on the mac, either in the app store or something you can download from the web?

https://redd.it/1ppmtor
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I built a fully offline Text-to-Speech app for macOS (no cloud, no subnoscriptions) Giveaway: Lifetime Promo Codes

https://reddit.com/link/1ppnxy9/video/pwxw3danyx7g1/player

Hey everyone 👋

Indie macOS dev here. I’ve been building a small app for myself and decided to ship it publicly last week:

FonoX \- a native, fully offline Text-to-Speech app for macOS.

I built it because most TTS tools today are cloud-based: subnoscriptions, usage limits, logins, and sending your text to someone else’s servers. I wanted the opposite.

FonoX is:

\- Fully on-device TTS - runs entirely on your Mac

\- Offline & private - no cloud, no tracking, no analytics

\- Truly unlimited - no subnoscriptions, no credits, no rate limits

\- Fast - optimized for Apple Silicon

It turns text and documents into natural-sounding audio, locally:

• Plain text, Markdown

• PDF, EPUB

• Export to WAV or M4A

Currently supports English (US & UK) with multiple natural voices.

I’m mainly using it for:

\- listening to long articles and docs

\- converting PDFs/EPUBs into audio

\- offline usage when traveling


I’d love early feedback from this community - especially from people who care about privacy and native macOS apps.

Happy to answer any questions, and I’m very open to feature ideas or criticism 🙏

P.S. To get early feedback on UX and real-world usage, I’m sharing a few free license keys with people who want to test it seriously.

If you’re interested, leave a comment with how you’d use an offline TTS app on macOS. I’ll randomly select a few commenters and follow up by DM over the next couple of days.

https://redd.it/1ppnxy9
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Users of AppCleaner: Do you delete files in ~/Library/Group Containers?

AppCleaner shows files located in

 Containers

but unchecks them by default. Should we delete them or let them remain? What do you usually do and have you had any issues afterwards?

https://redd.it/1ppqka5
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possible request? for a dev looking for something to code. An app that shows all current OS permissions assigned to an app.

I've looked around and searched in this and other forums. I cannot find what I want. I did find other people looking for the same.

Right now, on MacOS you can go into privacy and security and look into each permission and see which apps have the permission assigned, but it seems you cannot select an app and see a list of all currently assigned permissions.

If I am mistaken, can somebody point me to an app that does this or a way to do is. If I am not mistaken and it doesnt exist...maybe a simple project for somebody wantint to dev something.

thanks

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Looking for quick notes app

Hi there! I remeber having a quick notes app on macos that allowed using math in-line.
So you would type stuff like:
\-------------------------------------------------
Hi there this is a note
a=12
b=35
a+b= <result here in lightblue or something>
\-------------------------------------------------

I remeber it being very simple and useful, but cant seem to find it :(

EDIT: Claude found it!! -> https://numi.app/

https://redd.it/1pps8wk
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School or coursework related app

Hi All,

I'm in the middle of planning some coursework for myself. It's all self study. I've been out of school for a while now. Back then we used Blackboard and some other web-based course management software.

Is there any Mac app that organizes coursework, a semester calendar, homework, exams etc well? I'm not looking for a life integration app or to pull this stuff into my Calendar or do obsidian.

I'm studying for a financial exam and two other hobby related things through June of next year and I just want to put my 'syllabus' and stuff into an app so I can look at a calendar, see what I need to study, and track my progress.

https://redd.it/1pprl0l
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CSV editor for MacOS

Hi all,

I'm looking for a CSV editor for MacOS.
I've tried a few apps on the App Store, as well as a paid option, but none of them seem to suit my needs, so I'd like to hear what you're using :)

I've searched on the subreddit but other threads seem to be outdated.

https://redd.it/1ppv0bp
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