BundleHunt's First Sale of 2026 Is Live - Lifetime Licenses Only
The first[ BundleHunt](https://bundlehunt.com/?ap_id=MacPicks) sale of 2026 kicked off today. This round is focused entirely on lifetime licenses - no one-year subnoscriptions or short-term trials disguised as deals. Update eligibility for major or minor releases still varies by app, so always check the fine print before buying.
In tech, big names rise fast and disappear just as quickly. When a company sticks around for well over a decade, there's usually a reason. BundleHunt has been doing its thing since 2010, offering a different twist on software bundles: you build your own. That means you're not forced into buying 30 apps just to get the three you actually want.
Over the years, they've built a decent reputation for fixing problems when a purchase doesn't work out, and I've picked up a few solid tools there myself - including Keyboard Maestro, Mountain Duck, and Downie. The catalog always includes lesser-known apps too, which is both fun and dangerous. Affordable software has a way of convincing you that you suddenly *need* something you'll never open again. Discipline required.
# Apps I Can Personally Vouch For
These aren't just random listings - they're legitimate contenders in their categories.
# [TextSniper](https://appaddict.app/post/textsniper)
TextSniper is one of those deceptively simple utilities that ends up becoming part of your daily workflow. It's an OCR tool that lets you grab text from almost anywhere: videos, PDFs, presentations, screenshots, online courses - basically anything visible on your screen.
Draw a box around the text and it captures it. Rotation, odd angles, and shadows usually aren't a problem. There's a handy option to remove line breaks automatically, and an additive clipboard mode that makes multi-step capture painless.
Real-world use case: grabbing command output from a video tutorial or copying text from an app that inexplicably doesn't allow selection.
**Developer Price** \- $9.99
**BundleHunt Price** \- $2.00
# [MacPilot 17](https://appaddict.app/post/mac-pilot-for-customization-and-utilities)
MacPilot is a system-tweaking utility with an almost absurd number of options - over 1,100 tweaks at last count. Think of it as a centralized control panel for settings Apple hides or spreads across plist files and command-line flags.
A few examples of what it can do:
* Calendar: change default event duration
* Dock: enable single-app mode or window previews
* Finder: enable "Quit Finder"
* Launchpad: reset layout and control rows/columns
* Music: enable half-star ratings
* QuickTime: remember open movies on quit
* Safari: restore backspace navigation
* Screen Capture: change default file type
* Spotlight: rebuild index
* Terminal: focus follows mouse
* Time Machine: disable automatic backup prompts
Power users will appreciate having everything in one place instead of hunting down obscure terminal commands.
**Developer Price** \- $29.99
**BundleHunt Price** \- $3.99
# [Lingon Pro](https://appaddict.app/post/stop-making-cron-jobs)
Lingon Pro has been around for more than two decades, which is practically geological time in Mac utility years. It remains one of the best GUI front-ends for launchd - the scheduling and background-task system built into macOS. Lingon Pro will be available during this sale, but it is not on the BundleHunt home page today.
You can create jobs that run:
* whether your Mac is awake or asleep
* whether you're logged in or not
* with elevated privileges when needed
* using keep-alive rules to restart failed tasks automatically
If you run noscripts, backups, or maintenance tasks behind the scenes and don't want to babysit cron files or plist syntax, this is one of the cleanest ways to do it.
**Developer Price** \- $23.99
**BundleHunt Price** \- $4.00
# Apps That Look Interesting
These are the ones that caught my eye but aren't part of my regular toolkit - yet.
# [Infinidesk](https://infinidesk.app)
Infinidesk tries to solve desktop clutter by letting you create multiple desktop
The first[ BundleHunt](https://bundlehunt.com/?ap_id=MacPicks) sale of 2026 kicked off today. This round is focused entirely on lifetime licenses - no one-year subnoscriptions or short-term trials disguised as deals. Update eligibility for major or minor releases still varies by app, so always check the fine print before buying.
In tech, big names rise fast and disappear just as quickly. When a company sticks around for well over a decade, there's usually a reason. BundleHunt has been doing its thing since 2010, offering a different twist on software bundles: you build your own. That means you're not forced into buying 30 apps just to get the three you actually want.
Over the years, they've built a decent reputation for fixing problems when a purchase doesn't work out, and I've picked up a few solid tools there myself - including Keyboard Maestro, Mountain Duck, and Downie. The catalog always includes lesser-known apps too, which is both fun and dangerous. Affordable software has a way of convincing you that you suddenly *need* something you'll never open again. Discipline required.
# Apps I Can Personally Vouch For
These aren't just random listings - they're legitimate contenders in their categories.
# [TextSniper](https://appaddict.app/post/textsniper)
TextSniper is one of those deceptively simple utilities that ends up becoming part of your daily workflow. It's an OCR tool that lets you grab text from almost anywhere: videos, PDFs, presentations, screenshots, online courses - basically anything visible on your screen.
Draw a box around the text and it captures it. Rotation, odd angles, and shadows usually aren't a problem. There's a handy option to remove line breaks automatically, and an additive clipboard mode that makes multi-step capture painless.
Real-world use case: grabbing command output from a video tutorial or copying text from an app that inexplicably doesn't allow selection.
**Developer Price** \- $9.99
**BundleHunt Price** \- $2.00
# [MacPilot 17](https://appaddict.app/post/mac-pilot-for-customization-and-utilities)
MacPilot is a system-tweaking utility with an almost absurd number of options - over 1,100 tweaks at last count. Think of it as a centralized control panel for settings Apple hides or spreads across plist files and command-line flags.
A few examples of what it can do:
* Calendar: change default event duration
* Dock: enable single-app mode or window previews
* Finder: enable "Quit Finder"
* Launchpad: reset layout and control rows/columns
* Music: enable half-star ratings
* QuickTime: remember open movies on quit
* Safari: restore backspace navigation
* Screen Capture: change default file type
* Spotlight: rebuild index
* Terminal: focus follows mouse
* Time Machine: disable automatic backup prompts
Power users will appreciate having everything in one place instead of hunting down obscure terminal commands.
**Developer Price** \- $29.99
**BundleHunt Price** \- $3.99
# [Lingon Pro](https://appaddict.app/post/stop-making-cron-jobs)
Lingon Pro has been around for more than two decades, which is practically geological time in Mac utility years. It remains one of the best GUI front-ends for launchd - the scheduling and background-task system built into macOS. Lingon Pro will be available during this sale, but it is not on the BundleHunt home page today.
You can create jobs that run:
* whether your Mac is awake or asleep
* whether you're logged in or not
* with elevated privileges when needed
* using keep-alive rules to restart failed tasks automatically
If you run noscripts, backups, or maintenance tasks behind the scenes and don't want to babysit cron files or plist syntax, this is one of the cleanest ways to do it.
**Developer Price** \- $23.99
**BundleHunt Price** \- $4.00
# Apps That Look Interesting
These are the ones that caught my eye but aren't part of my regular toolkit - yet.
# [Infinidesk](https://infinidesk.app)
Infinidesk tries to solve desktop clutter by letting you create multiple desktop
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environments, each with its own files, folders, and wallpaper.
Two modes stand out:
* **Classic Mode** \- one project-focused desktop across all Spaces
* **Follow Spaces Mode** \- desktop contents change automatically as you switch Spaces in Mission Control
If your Mac desktop becomes a dumping ground by noon every day, this could be a surprisingly practical way to enforce structure without changing your habits.
**Developer Price** \- $12.99
**BundleHunt Price** \- $3.00
# [Rocket Typist](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rocket-typist/id6463636684)
Rocket Typist has developed a loyal following fast. It's a text expansion and snippet manager that regularly comes up in discussions alongside TextExpander and Typinator - usually because it adds a few modern touches those veterans don't emphasize.
Highlights include:
* folders for organizing snippets
* support for plain text, rich text, code, images, and AI-generated snippets
* strong search and filtering for large libraries
If you live in repetitive text - support emails, documentation, or code templates - tools like this pay for themselves quickly.
**Developer Price** \- $19.99
**BundleHunt Price** \- $3.50
# [Dock Star](https://dockstar.app)
Anyone who misses the late, great DragThing will probably perk up here. Dock Star lets you build custom, hideable docks anywhere on your screen.
Notable features:
* customizable docks with tabs and themes
* quick access to folders, drives, and network shares
* integration with Apple Shortcuts for automation triggers
* scene switching for different workflows or monitor setups
The nostalgia factor is real, but the utility angle is solid if you like highly customized desktop layouts. Rocket Typist isn't listed on the BundleHunt homepage today, but it will become available during this sale.
**Developer Price** \- $20.00
**BundleHunt Price** \- $4.50
# Final Thoughts
Bundle sales live in that weird intersection between smart bargain hunting and impulsive software hoarding. The build-your-own model helps keep things sane, but the temptation to pick up "just one more app" is very real. Some might say it's an addiction.
The practical approach: start with a specific workflow problem you're trying to solve. If an app clearly fits that need - great. If not, leave it in the cart and walk away. Your future self will thank you.
And if you're the kind of Mac user who enjoys experimenting without committing to subnoscriptions, this is one of the cleaner opportunities to stock up without the recurring-cost hangover.
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Two modes stand out:
* **Classic Mode** \- one project-focused desktop across all Spaces
* **Follow Spaces Mode** \- desktop contents change automatically as you switch Spaces in Mission Control
If your Mac desktop becomes a dumping ground by noon every day, this could be a surprisingly practical way to enforce structure without changing your habits.
**Developer Price** \- $12.99
**BundleHunt Price** \- $3.00
# [Rocket Typist](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rocket-typist/id6463636684)
Rocket Typist has developed a loyal following fast. It's a text expansion and snippet manager that regularly comes up in discussions alongside TextExpander and Typinator - usually because it adds a few modern touches those veterans don't emphasize.
Highlights include:
* folders for organizing snippets
* support for plain text, rich text, code, images, and AI-generated snippets
* strong search and filtering for large libraries
If you live in repetitive text - support emails, documentation, or code templates - tools like this pay for themselves quickly.
**Developer Price** \- $19.99
**BundleHunt Price** \- $3.50
# [Dock Star](https://dockstar.app)
Anyone who misses the late, great DragThing will probably perk up here. Dock Star lets you build custom, hideable docks anywhere on your screen.
Notable features:
* customizable docks with tabs and themes
* quick access to folders, drives, and network shares
* integration with Apple Shortcuts for automation triggers
* scene switching for different workflows or monitor setups
The nostalgia factor is real, but the utility angle is solid if you like highly customized desktop layouts. Rocket Typist isn't listed on the BundleHunt homepage today, but it will become available during this sale.
**Developer Price** \- $20.00
**BundleHunt Price** \- $4.50
# Final Thoughts
Bundle sales live in that weird intersection between smart bargain hunting and impulsive software hoarding. The build-your-own model helps keep things sane, but the temptation to pick up "just one more app" is very real. Some might say it's an addiction.
The practical approach: start with a specific workflow problem you're trying to solve. If an app clearly fits that need - great. If not, leave it in the cart and walk away. Your future self will thank you.
And if you're the kind of Mac user who enjoys experimenting without committing to subnoscriptions, this is one of the cleaner opportunities to stock up without the recurring-cost hangover.
https://redd.it/1r5qruh
@macappsbackup
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Subnoscriptions
So many subnoscription apps in the macOS world. Well, probably in all computing except Linux.
Whether subnoscription models are valid or popular isn’t part of this question. Let’s just assume for this matter that they’re a fait accompli.
What are the macOS apps that are definitely worth using as a subnoscription?
I’ll start, even if lifetime subnoscription disappears as an option tomorrow UpNote would still be worth the $2 per month.
https://redd.it/1r5ucok
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So many subnoscription apps in the macOS world. Well, probably in all computing except Linux.
Whether subnoscription models are valid or popular isn’t part of this question. Let’s just assume for this matter that they’re a fait accompli.
What are the macOS apps that are definitely worth using as a subnoscription?
I’ll start, even if lifetime subnoscription disappears as an option tomorrow UpNote would still be worth the $2 per month.
https://redd.it/1r5ucok
@macappsbackup
Getupnote
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UpNote is a clean and beautiful app for writing and organizing notes. It’s easy to use with rich features and delightful experience. Available on Mac, iOS, Android, Windows and Linux.
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I built a macOS native «System Data» inspector + uninstaller app. Hopefully no more «How do I clean System Data?» posts.
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macOS 26.4 is warning that Rosetta 2 is going away — what apps are you still stuck with?
Looks like Apple is finally throwing up notifications about Rosetta 2 being discontinued.
Now I’m wondering how many of us are still running Intel‑only apps without realizing it. I thought I was fully native until I checked and found a couple random tools still sneaking through Rosetta.
Anyway — what Intel‑only apps are still hanging around on your system? Any niche tools you’re worried might break once Rosetta finally disappears?
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Looks like Apple is finally throwing up notifications about Rosetta 2 being discontinued.
Now I’m wondering how many of us are still running Intel‑only apps without realizing it. I thought I was fully native until I checked and found a couple random tools still sneaking through Rosetta.
Anyway — what Intel‑only apps are still hanging around on your system? Any niche tools you’re worried might break once Rosetta finally disappears?
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Four Small Apps That Remove Friction
I've never understood why, given its resources, Apple still leaves obvious friction points in macOS.
# Problems
Take battery levels. Most of us are running Bluetooth keyboards, mice, trackpads, and of course battery-powered laptops. Yet macOS still makes you dig around System Settings to see what's about to die. That feels like a solved problem.
Or window management in Mission Control. I use it dozens of times a day to move windows between Spaces and displays. It's powerful--but incomplete. There's no way to close a window directly from that view. That omission is hard to justify when third-party developers solved it years ago.
Then there's local music management. With subnoscription fatigue and algorithmic sludge everywhere, more people are curating and managing their own libraries again. Apple Music works fine for streaming, but as an ID3 tag editor and metadata tool, it's clumsy at best. Keeping album art and tags clean shouldn't feel like archaeology.
And finally, Font Book. It looks capable at first glance. Spend five minutes using it seriously and you'll notice what's missing: meaningful comparisons, smart organization, and workflow-friendly tools.
# Solutions
Batteries for Mac is $2 during the sale (normally $8.99). It shows battery levels for iPhones, keyboards, mice (including third-party), MacBooks, and AirPods.
You can monitor everything from the menu bar or use its desktop widget for a heads-up display. No digging through System Settings. If you've ever had a keyboard die mid-sentence or a mouse quit during a screen share, you know why this matters. Also available on SetApp.
## TuneTag
Stop fighting Apple Music for metadata control. For $0.50 (normally $4.99), TuneTag gives you a focused ID3 editor that does one job well.
It supports:
Direct metadata editing
Incrementing track numbers
File renaming based on custom patterns
Templates for consistent tagging
If you manage a local library--especially anything ripped, imported, or sourced outside Apple's ecosystem--this saves time and frustration.
## Mission Control Plus
Mission Control Plus fills in the gaps Apple left. For $2.50 (normally $8.99), it adds:
An X button to close windows directly inside Mission Control
Keyboard shortcuts for closing, minimizing, quitting, and more
If you live in Spaces, this turns Mission Control from a viewer into a control surface. It's one of those small upgrades that compounds over time. (You can get some of this functionality in WINs and in Click2Minimize) Mission Control Plus is also on SetApp.
## Specimen
For $2.50 (normally $29), Specimen is a serious upgrade over Font Book.
It lets you:
Browse and organize fonts intelligently
Compare fonts side-by-side
Run font health checks
Preview variable fonts
Export PDF specimens
Generate developer-friendly font declarations in multiple formats
If you care about typography--whether for writing, web work, or client projects--this feels like a professional tool rather than a system afterthought.
None of these apps are flashy. They fix specific, practical annoyances. That's exactly the kind of software I like to support--tools that respect your time and improve real workflows instead of selling you abstractions.
If you've been meaning to tighten up any of these areas in macOS, this is a cheap way to do it.
Check out this post on AppAddict , if you want information on where to buy these apps on sale. For the next week or two I'm going to be testing several apps from the same vendor (but different developers) and I don't want anyone on Reddit to feel like they are being marketed to.
https://redd.it/1r9ygc9
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I've never understood why, given its resources, Apple still leaves obvious friction points in macOS.
# Problems
Take battery levels. Most of us are running Bluetooth keyboards, mice, trackpads, and of course battery-powered laptops. Yet macOS still makes you dig around System Settings to see what's about to die. That feels like a solved problem.
Or window management in Mission Control. I use it dozens of times a day to move windows between Spaces and displays. It's powerful--but incomplete. There's no way to close a window directly from that view. That omission is hard to justify when third-party developers solved it years ago.
Then there's local music management. With subnoscription fatigue and algorithmic sludge everywhere, more people are curating and managing their own libraries again. Apple Music works fine for streaming, but as an ID3 tag editor and metadata tool, it's clumsy at best. Keeping album art and tags clean shouldn't feel like archaeology.
And finally, Font Book. It looks capable at first glance. Spend five minutes using it seriously and you'll notice what's missing: meaningful comparisons, smart organization, and workflow-friendly tools.
# Solutions
Batteries for Mac is $2 during the sale (normally $8.99). It shows battery levels for iPhones, keyboards, mice (including third-party), MacBooks, and AirPods.
You can monitor everything from the menu bar or use its desktop widget for a heads-up display. No digging through System Settings. If you've ever had a keyboard die mid-sentence or a mouse quit during a screen share, you know why this matters. Also available on SetApp.
## TuneTag
Stop fighting Apple Music for metadata control. For $0.50 (normally $4.99), TuneTag gives you a focused ID3 editor that does one job well.
It supports:
Direct metadata editing
Incrementing track numbers
File renaming based on custom patterns
Templates for consistent tagging
If you manage a local library--especially anything ripped, imported, or sourced outside Apple's ecosystem--this saves time and frustration.
## Mission Control Plus
Mission Control Plus fills in the gaps Apple left. For $2.50 (normally $8.99), it adds:
An X button to close windows directly inside Mission Control
Keyboard shortcuts for closing, minimizing, quitting, and more
If you live in Spaces, this turns Mission Control from a viewer into a control surface. It's one of those small upgrades that compounds over time. (You can get some of this functionality in WINs and in Click2Minimize) Mission Control Plus is also on SetApp.
## Specimen
For $2.50 (normally $29), Specimen is a serious upgrade over Font Book.
It lets you:
Browse and organize fonts intelligently
Compare fonts side-by-side
Run font health checks
Preview variable fonts
Export PDF specimens
Generate developer-friendly font declarations in multiple formats
If you care about typography--whether for writing, web work, or client projects--this feels like a professional tool rather than a system afterthought.
None of these apps are flashy. They fix specific, practical annoyances. That's exactly the kind of software I like to support--tools that respect your time and improve real workflows instead of selling you abstractions.
If you've been meaning to tighten up any of these areas in macOS, this is a cheap way to do it.
Check out this post on AppAddict , if you want information on where to buy these apps on sale. For the next week or two I'm going to be testing several apps from the same vendor (but different developers) and I don't want anyone on Reddit to feel like they are being marketed to.
https://redd.it/1r9ygc9
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www.fadel.io
Batteries for Mac | Track all your devices' batteries from your Mac. Get notified when they need recharging.
Pola Browser v0.34: Spaces for project focus, multi-tab actions and a new Cmd+Shift+C shortcut
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DropFormer – Auto-converts AirDropped HEIC photos to JPEG/PNG from your menu bar
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Bloom can't handle permissions ?
I'm going insane on this and I want to know if I am the problem or if Bloom is the problem.
I deal with hundreds of files in "restricted" locations like /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins for example and I was so bummed to find that I can't interact with those folders that needs permissions... In finder and QSpace Pro, I simply get a Touch ID request when trying to move out or move in files in those "sensitive" locations. In Bloom it simply says "You don't have permissions to do X in Y folder."
I know that Bloom is relatively popular so I can't believe no one complained about this already.
Of course, I added Bloom to Full Disk Access and Accessibility Permissions. Yet it doesn't change anything.
Please don't tell me I wasted 17$ on this.
And I think I'm missing something because who would market their apps "Finder Replacement" and not even handle permissions ?
I thought about sudo chown the folders but I wanna know if there is any other fix before litterally removing any access permissions from those folders.
Cheers !
https://redd.it/1ra98bz
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I'm going insane on this and I want to know if I am the problem or if Bloom is the problem.
I deal with hundreds of files in "restricted" locations like /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins for example and I was so bummed to find that I can't interact with those folders that needs permissions... In finder and QSpace Pro, I simply get a Touch ID request when trying to move out or move in files in those "sensitive" locations. In Bloom it simply says "You don't have permissions to do X in Y folder."
I know that Bloom is relatively popular so I can't believe no one complained about this already.
Of course, I added Bloom to Full Disk Access and Accessibility Permissions. Yet it doesn't change anything.
Please don't tell me I wasted 17$ on this.
And I think I'm missing something because who would market their apps "Finder Replacement" and not even handle permissions ?
I thought about sudo chown the folders but I wanna know if there is any other fix before litterally removing any access permissions from those folders.
Cheers !
https://redd.it/1ra98bz
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[OS] File Architect - File and folder structures from plain text
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Recommend some bookmark apps?
I’m tired of storing bookmarks in the browser. I’d like something I can access via a keyboard shortcut and from the menu bar.
I prefer something simple not visual like Raindrop. I don’t like that style.
Free or lifetime pricing is fine. Thanks.
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I’m tired of storing bookmarks in the browser. I’d like something I can access via a keyboard shortcut and from the menu bar.
I prefer something simple not visual like Raindrop. I don’t like that style.
Free or lifetime pricing is fine. Thanks.
https://redd.it/1rao3c6
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Choosing the Best Screen recorder for MAC
I am browsing this reddit and became very confused seeing the long list of screen recorder apps. Someone provided a google sheet and I consulted with gemini to find the best match, still when I checked manually, the stats are kinda not matching what I was exactly looking for.
Must have features I have been looking for:
1. Window selection flexibility (Can do full recording, can do selected region recording, can do only app window recording)
2. Blur the background (Audience must not see what's behind the desktop background)
3. Webcam positing flexibility (With blur effect)
4. System audio selection flexibility (Multi-output/input like microphone/system audio selection or simultaneous recording)
5. Zoom (both cursor following and manual zoom flexibility)
6. Annotation tool (Mark up, arrow, highlight etc. features)
Can someone kindly recommend few apps that satisfies all my requirement? I am not looking for expensive subnoscription. Free or One time payment works well (Obs I do have, but I am not equipped with proper knowledge to use it).
7. Built with privacy focus.
I have seen screenpal, screenstudio but can someone recommend that fulfills all of the requirement?
Would be Bonus if (Not mandatory)
The app has both windows, macos support.
https://redd.it/1ra89tg
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I am browsing this reddit and became very confused seeing the long list of screen recorder apps. Someone provided a google sheet and I consulted with gemini to find the best match, still when I checked manually, the stats are kinda not matching what I was exactly looking for.
Must have features I have been looking for:
1. Window selection flexibility (Can do full recording, can do selected region recording, can do only app window recording)
2. Blur the background (Audience must not see what's behind the desktop background)
3. Webcam positing flexibility (With blur effect)
4. System audio selection flexibility (Multi-output/input like microphone/system audio selection or simultaneous recording)
5. Zoom (both cursor following and manual zoom flexibility)
6. Annotation tool (Mark up, arrow, highlight etc. features)
Can someone kindly recommend few apps that satisfies all my requirement? I am not looking for expensive subnoscription. Free or One time payment works well (Obs I do have, but I am not equipped with proper knowledge to use it).
7. Built with privacy focus.
I have seen screenpal, screenstudio but can someone recommend that fulfills all of the requirement?
Would be Bonus if (Not mandatory)
The app has both windows, macos support.
https://redd.it/1ra89tg
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Request to Developers - Self Service License Activation/Deactivations, Please!
EDIT: It turns out, the developer did respond (but it went to spam). Lasso does have a license manager here: https://www.thelasso.app/license-manager. It worked. I did not realize this link existed anywhere (and it would have been great if it was in the app itself). I'm leaving the original post up just as a general plea to developers, but I appreciate that Ivan (dev of Lasso) did end up reaching out.
EDIT2: It also turns out I am an idiot. I was trying to access a single user license with a personal key that gives you three devices. So...I'm sorry about all of this mess.
---
So, genuinely, to any developers reading: please build self-service license management in from the start. Your paying customers will thank you.
https://redd.it/1ra5q8g
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EDIT: It turns out, the developer did respond (but it went to spam). Lasso does have a license manager here: https://www.thelasso.app/license-manager. It worked. I did not realize this link existed anywhere (and it would have been great if it was in the app itself). I'm leaving the original post up just as a general plea to developers, but I appreciate that Ivan (dev of Lasso) did end up reaching out.
EDIT2: It also turns out I am an idiot. I was trying to access a single user license with a personal key that gives you three devices. So...I'm sorry about all of this mess.
---
So, genuinely, to any developers reading: please build self-service license management in from the start. Your paying customers will thank you.
https://redd.it/1ra5q8g
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www.thelasso.app
Lasso - Window Manager for macOS
Lasso is a window manager for macOS that allows you to move and resize windows across multiple monitors.
[OS] I built a native macOS Kafka monitor — read-only by design, zero risk of accidental writes
https://github.com/Ender-Wang/Swifka
https://redd.it/1ratceh
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https://github.com/Ender-Wang/Swifka
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GitHub - Ender-Wang/Swifka: A native macOS Kafka monitor. Read-only by design.
A native macOS Kafka monitor. Read-only by design. - Ender-Wang/Swifka
Dockside v1.9.59 — Major Feedback-Driven Update
Hey! I’ve been away for a little while welcoming a new member to the family! After some time offline, I’m back and just released one of the bigger Dockside updates to date. This version focuses heavily on long-standing user feedback, workflow improvements, and polish across the app.
# What's Dockside?
Dockside is a customizable file shelf that sits beside your macOS Dock, giving you a convenient space to drag and drop files, folders, apps, images, videos, and text for quick access or later. You can tailor each shelf to suit your workflow and pin it to the bottom or either side of your screen—whatever fits your setup best.
[Dockside app](https://reddit.com/link/1raup7v/video/ph537s04cvkg1/player)
# Key highlights of the update
* **Left / Right Dockside placement support** (long overdue!)
* **Shelf Colours**–You can now set custom colours for your shelf
* **File stack/group support** — when dragging multiple files into the shelf, they now stay in a single stack (can be reverted in settings if you prefer the old behavior)
* **Manual ordering** of files in the Files shelf (just drag to rearrange)
* New **Quick Action popover** for bulk action and redesigned **Settings panel.**
* **Language support** expanded:
* German
* Spanish
* Chinese
* Japanese
* (request in the comments for more)
# Changelog
* [v1.9.59 (and previous releases)](https://github.com/PrajwalSD/Dockside/releases)
# Trial, Download & Pricing
* Download Dockside with a free 14-day trial: [https://hachipoo.com/dockside-app](https://hachipoo.com/dockside-app)
* One-time lifetime license: $5.99 (no subnoscriptions)
* Requirement: macOS 13.0+ / Ventura+ Also available on Homebrew
# Roadmap & Feature Requests
* [https://dockside.featurebase.app/](https://dockside.featurebase.app/)
# Prior Updates
* [2025 - Update](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1jcmlef/comment/mibjwgq/)
* [2025 - Launch](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1gadeow/comment/m4jfovy/)
# AI Disclaimer
* None
https://redd.it/1raup7v
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Hey! I’ve been away for a little while welcoming a new member to the family! After some time offline, I’m back and just released one of the bigger Dockside updates to date. This version focuses heavily on long-standing user feedback, workflow improvements, and polish across the app.
# What's Dockside?
Dockside is a customizable file shelf that sits beside your macOS Dock, giving you a convenient space to drag and drop files, folders, apps, images, videos, and text for quick access or later. You can tailor each shelf to suit your workflow and pin it to the bottom or either side of your screen—whatever fits your setup best.
[Dockside app](https://reddit.com/link/1raup7v/video/ph537s04cvkg1/player)
# Key highlights of the update
* **Left / Right Dockside placement support** (long overdue!)
* **Shelf Colours**–You can now set custom colours for your shelf
* **File stack/group support** — when dragging multiple files into the shelf, they now stay in a single stack (can be reverted in settings if you prefer the old behavior)
* **Manual ordering** of files in the Files shelf (just drag to rearrange)
* New **Quick Action popover** for bulk action and redesigned **Settings panel.**
* **Language support** expanded:
* German
* Spanish
* Chinese
* Japanese
* (request in the comments for more)
# Changelog
* [v1.9.59 (and previous releases)](https://github.com/PrajwalSD/Dockside/releases)
# Trial, Download & Pricing
* Download Dockside with a free 14-day trial: [https://hachipoo.com/dockside-app](https://hachipoo.com/dockside-app)
* One-time lifetime license: $5.99 (no subnoscriptions)
* Requirement: macOS 13.0+ / Ventura+ Also available on Homebrew
# Roadmap & Feature Requests
* [https://dockside.featurebase.app/](https://dockside.featurebase.app/)
# Prior Updates
* [2025 - Update](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1jcmlef/comment/mibjwgq/)
* [2025 - Launch](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1gadeow/comment/m4jfovy/)
# AI Disclaimer
* None
https://redd.it/1raup7v
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macOS Hush — Screen Share Focus: Blur Desktop & Apps Instantly
Problem: Ever accidentally shown your messy desktop or a personal chat during a screen share?
Compare: Unlike HiddenMe or One Switch that only hide desktop icons, and Plain that just dims background windows, Hush lets you selectively blur specific apps while keeping chosen ones crystal clear — all from the menu bar. Focus Mode is the key difference: pick which apps stay visible (e.g. Terminal + VS Code), everything else gets blurred instantly.
Core features: two modes (Desktop + Focus), global hotkey, multi-display support, auto-hide Dock, 4.2 MB, no data collection.
https://preview.redd.it/eudioic4zwkg1.png?width=2560&format=png&auto=webp&s=d5d80dfba8f3c155e15cabbfcec1a1a29636909b
Pricing: $3.99 one-time purchase - App Store
Changelog: App Store Version History
AI Disclaimer: [None\] - AI was only used for localizing the app into other languages.
https://redd.it/1rb2oft
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Problem: Ever accidentally shown your messy desktop or a personal chat during a screen share?
Compare: Unlike HiddenMe or One Switch that only hide desktop icons, and Plain that just dims background windows, Hush lets you selectively blur specific apps while keeping chosen ones crystal clear — all from the menu bar. Focus Mode is the key difference: pick which apps stay visible (e.g. Terminal + VS Code), everything else gets blurred instantly.
Core features: two modes (Desktop + Focus), global hotkey, multi-display support, auto-hide Dock, 4.2 MB, no data collection.
https://preview.redd.it/eudioic4zwkg1.png?width=2560&format=png&auto=webp&s=d5d80dfba8f3c155e15cabbfcec1a1a29636909b
Pricing: $3.99 one-time purchase - App Store
Changelog: App Store Version History
AI Disclaimer: [None\] - AI was only used for localizing the app into other languages.
https://redd.it/1rb2oft
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Looking for a Pomodoro app that actually blocks apps/sites during breaks
I’ve been trying to improve my work/break rhythm with Pomodoro timers, but here’s the weird problem I have:
I don’t need help focusing during work sessions — I can stay on task. What I can’t control is what happens during the breaks. Once that timer hits “break,” I instantly lose myself in Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, etc., and suddenly it’s 45 minutes later and I haven’t rested or worked
I want something that actually blocks the distracting apps/websites during the break so I don’t end up wasting the break time. Not just a notification, not just “focus mode,” but real blocking or restriction until the next work session starts.
Ideally:
• Works as a Pomodoro timer (work + break cycles)
• Lets me choose specific apps/sites to block during breaks
• Actually prevents access, not just nags me
• Free or paid
Has anyone found something like this? Or hacked together a setup (like Tasker/Shortcuts/Focus settings/extensions) that does it? Would appreciate any suggestions
https://redd.it/1rb9jkk
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I’ve been trying to improve my work/break rhythm with Pomodoro timers, but here’s the weird problem I have:
I don’t need help focusing during work sessions — I can stay on task. What I can’t control is what happens during the breaks. Once that timer hits “break,” I instantly lose myself in Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, etc., and suddenly it’s 45 minutes later and I haven’t rested or worked
I want something that actually blocks the distracting apps/websites during the break so I don’t end up wasting the break time. Not just a notification, not just “focus mode,” but real blocking or restriction until the next work session starts.
Ideally:
• Works as a Pomodoro timer (work + break cycles)
• Lets me choose specific apps/sites to block during breaks
• Actually prevents access, not just nags me
• Free or paid
Has anyone found something like this? Or hacked together a setup (like Tasker/Shortcuts/Focus settings/extensions) that does it? Would appreciate any suggestions
https://redd.it/1rb9jkk
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Looking for an Ice/Thaw alternative
As the noscript is saying i am looking for recommendations because ice is unmaintained and thaw is not really polished so i am looking for an alternative. Paid or free
https://redd.it/1rbcwbz
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As the noscript is saying i am looking for recommendations because ice is unmaintained and thaw is not really polished so i am looking for an alternative. Paid or free
https://redd.it/1rbcwbz
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How I Use Alter
Alter's Notch UI Model Selection
# How I Use Alter
Alter is a complex yet versatile dictation-centric AI application. It functions as a comprehensive solution that eliminates the need for numerous other tools. It has consistently been recognized as one of the most feature-rich AI/Dictation solutions in my r/MacApps App Comparisons which sorts by raw feature count, yet its capabilities can also be overwhelming to new users. Alter can record meetings, perform agentic web searches (similar to AI browsers, but compatible with any browser), execute advanced actions and noscripts, manage files, and much more. Fundamentally, its capabilities are limited primarily by one's creativity.
I don't claim to use even a fraction of its potential, but here are a few ideas from my own everyday use for those who may find Alter daunting:
Preamble: Shortcuts and Triggers
Complex shortcuts are inefficient, so I use [Karabiner Elements](https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org/) to configure the right-option key (when used in isolation) to trigger Hyperkey+\[ for alter dictate (tap) or query (hold-to-talk). Caps lock is “hyperkey,” which triggers command+control+option+shift. I can still toggle caps lock by tapping both shift keys together.
In some rare cases, I also trigger Alter with Alfred, and there are also ways to trigger queries from an iPhone app like Apollo by using an Alter API key.
Custom Instructions:
I use custom instructions for AI use improvements including web search to verify facts, use of expert terminology, avoiding filler like apologies and meta-comments, no em dashes, instructions for link formatting, and response detail controls. [Full instructions here](https://adventailab.com/custominstructions). This is obviously also relevant for any AI service/tool.
File System Management: The Hub
You can give Alter access to select folders on your machine, and select read, read and write, or Full Access (including bash commands). It then creates a sandboxed environment to perform actions you request. I still create a backup folder if I'm doing anything crazy, and I have a robust backup system in case anything goes haywire.
Renaming files in directories \- I like to conform certain kinds of files to YYYY-MM-DD - [Filename\] and Alter can do this quite well, though I still sometimes use the awesome Transnomino batch rename utility if the problem is less complex.
Misc. file/folder sorting and cleanup \- This works great for smaller directories. Sadly, I've not gotten it to successfully tackle my overwhelming \~130gb downloads folder. 😅 Likely a little too much context for it to reasonably handle at once.
Trannoscript / idea retrieval \- I often use a hardware recorder for meetings or activities at home. Alter allows me to recap and extract info I might need about my day. This is imperfect, however, as Alter does not yet include citations and sometimes misses details NotebookLM would not. Some of this varies by which model you have selected, but since I so often require citations, I still end up using NotebookLM for more detailed source-critical research tasks. This is very new to Alter though, and I'm sure it will improve!
P.s. [EnoPDF](https://enopdf.com/) by u/Positive-Bell-9675 shows some serious promise here too, and I hope they keep developing it!
[The Hub: Giving File System Access](https://preview.redd.it/h3xji0yc94mg1.png?width=2290&format=png&auto=webp&s=cbf53c9e8b279679175c798c5c627f75277b9750)
Information Management:
[Built in\] Youtube Video Summary - When I'm not watching at 2-3x with video speed controller, I user Alter to 1-click summarize.
\[Built in\] Meeting Recording, speaker detection, and action items.
[Custom\] Hyperkey+S = Summarize Active - summarize whatever
Alter's Notch UI Model Selection
# How I Use Alter
Alter is a complex yet versatile dictation-centric AI application. It functions as a comprehensive solution that eliminates the need for numerous other tools. It has consistently been recognized as one of the most feature-rich AI/Dictation solutions in my r/MacApps App Comparisons which sorts by raw feature count, yet its capabilities can also be overwhelming to new users. Alter can record meetings, perform agentic web searches (similar to AI browsers, but compatible with any browser), execute advanced actions and noscripts, manage files, and much more. Fundamentally, its capabilities are limited primarily by one's creativity.
I don't claim to use even a fraction of its potential, but here are a few ideas from my own everyday use for those who may find Alter daunting:
Preamble: Shortcuts and Triggers
Complex shortcuts are inefficient, so I use [Karabiner Elements](https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org/) to configure the right-option key (when used in isolation) to trigger Hyperkey+\[ for alter dictate (tap) or query (hold-to-talk). Caps lock is “hyperkey,” which triggers command+control+option+shift. I can still toggle caps lock by tapping both shift keys together.
In some rare cases, I also trigger Alter with Alfred, and there are also ways to trigger queries from an iPhone app like Apollo by using an Alter API key.
Custom Instructions:
I use custom instructions for AI use improvements including web search to verify facts, use of expert terminology, avoiding filler like apologies and meta-comments, no em dashes, instructions for link formatting, and response detail controls. [Full instructions here](https://adventailab.com/custominstructions). This is obviously also relevant for any AI service/tool.
File System Management: The Hub
You can give Alter access to select folders on your machine, and select read, read and write, or Full Access (including bash commands). It then creates a sandboxed environment to perform actions you request. I still create a backup folder if I'm doing anything crazy, and I have a robust backup system in case anything goes haywire.
Renaming files in directories \- I like to conform certain kinds of files to YYYY-MM-DD - [Filename\] and Alter can do this quite well, though I still sometimes use the awesome Transnomino batch rename utility if the problem is less complex.
Misc. file/folder sorting and cleanup \- This works great for smaller directories. Sadly, I've not gotten it to successfully tackle my overwhelming \~130gb downloads folder. 😅 Likely a little too much context for it to reasonably handle at once.
Trannoscript / idea retrieval \- I often use a hardware recorder for meetings or activities at home. Alter allows me to recap and extract info I might need about my day. This is imperfect, however, as Alter does not yet include citations and sometimes misses details NotebookLM would not. Some of this varies by which model you have selected, but since I so often require citations, I still end up using NotebookLM for more detailed source-critical research tasks. This is very new to Alter though, and I'm sure it will improve!
P.s. [EnoPDF](https://enopdf.com/) by u/Positive-Bell-9675 shows some serious promise here too, and I hope they keep developing it!
[The Hub: Giving File System Access](https://preview.redd.it/h3xji0yc94mg1.png?width=2290&format=png&auto=webp&s=cbf53c9e8b279679175c798c5c627f75277b9750)
Information Management:
[Built in\] Youtube Video Summary - When I'm not watching at 2-3x with video speed controller, I user Alter to 1-click summarize.
\[Built in\] Meeting Recording, speaker detection, and action items.
[Custom\] Hyperkey+S = Summarize Active - summarize whatever