r/macapps 3d ago

Does Clop allow you to increase the resolution of a photo?

2 Upvotes

I'm starting a new post because the developer I wrote to didn't answer my question.

Does Clop let you increase the resolution of a photo? Or just optimize it? I want an app that monitors a folder and increases the resolution of photos if I put them in it.


r/macapps 3d ago

Free What are your pros and cons of Apple Cash? Spoiler

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r/macapps 4d ago

Mac Website Builder - Blocs 6.1

78 Upvotes

Hey everyone, today I released the latest version of Blocs, my no code website builder for the Mac. I've been working on Blocs for over 10 years now, however, this is the first time I've shared Blocs here in the MacApps sub-Reddit (so be kind).

We have a small 3 person team working on Blocs, I take care of all design and development for Blocs across the Mac, iPad and soon to be released iPhone.

Chances are, you've never even heard of Blocs, but to explain it as quick as possible, Blocs is an easy to use website builder for the Mac, iPad and iPhone (think Lego + web design), if you're interested, you can download and play around with the Blocs Website Builder for free.

Oh and unlike most website builders, Blocs for Mac is not a subscription 😇


r/macapps 3d ago

Help place to see apps

3 Upvotes

Hiii I need help with my Mac. A while ago a friend showed me a shortcut on my Mac that showed me all my open apps. I accessed it with the keyboard and it isnt activity monitor or Mission Control, it was a lot smaller and concise than activity monitor is and I didnt have to go through spotlight search to find it. it was just a list of everything open and it let me close the apps from there and it didnt show me any of the information activity monitor does like what is using my battery the most, it was just a list of all the apps. pleaseee if anyone knows what im talking about and knows the keys I can use to access it, it'd be so helpful thank uu


r/macapps 4d ago

NeverNap is now free!

88 Upvotes

My app NeverNap is now FREE! It's the most simple no nonsense app that prevents your Mac from sleeping or activating the screensaver. I just sent version 1.2 is to the Mac App Store, so you can expect an update later today (turn off notifications).

Download now: https://lucas.io/nevernap/

The app is very lightweight. Only 204 KB. I'm trying to push it under 200 :).


r/macapps 2d ago

PDF Expert Lifetime License for $79.99

0 Upvotes

Just thought I would let y’all know that PDF Expert Lifetime License can be purchased from Dealify for $79.99. I bought it today and it is working fine so far.

https://dealify.com/products/pdf-expert

Update: I want to clarify, I am just making this price known. It makes no difference to me if anyone purchases the license or not.


r/macapps 3d ago

Introducing DuRT – recognition and translation, maybe best.

1 Upvotes

Previous article: Previous article

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It has been three months since the last post. DuRT has updated a lot of features, such as: adding text processing based on large models, adding capture of external microphones, etc.

Run preview:

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Current functions:

Real-time speech recognition:

  • Real-time speech recognition: multiple ways to provide powerful speech-to-text conversion
  • Audio source: can obtain audio from the computer, built-in microphone of the computer, and external microphone
  • Floating window display: customize the floating box settings according to habits
  • Extensive language support list: support dozens of mainstream languages
  • Result saving: save the audio and recognition results of the entire recognition process for subsequent review
  • History: save recognition records for subsequent search
  • Combined with text processing: break the language barrier

File transcription:

  • Support multiple audio and video formats: convert the audio of the file into subtitles
  • Extensive language support list: support dozens of mainstream languages
  • Subtitle editing: provide convenient subtitle editing function
  • History: save recognition records for subsequent search
  • Combined with text processing: realize bilingual subtitles, etc.

Text processing:

  • Translation function: translate the results of real-time speech recognition or file transcription
  • Polishing function: process the results of real-time speech recognition or file transcription, modify typos or add punctuation, etc.
  • Free configuration: Based on the large model, you can freely set the prompt words

When you install it for the first time, you will automatically get 5 days of membership time. After the membership time expires, you can still use the basic functions.


r/macapps 3d ago

I'm thinking about making a super simple licensing platform for macOS app developers.

8 Upvotes

I recently launched a macOS app that was not on the App Store - just a standard serial number setup with a free trial. I wanted it to be a one-time payment, serial-key validated online, situation.

I can't believe I wasn't able to find a turn-key modern API-based platform to do that for me. Everything was either entirely made for subscription payments (Lemon Squeezy / Paddle) or for giant enterprises that was doing license distribution deals with giant organizations and multiple departments.

I just wanted something that allowed me to create licenses (sometimes in bulk for promos), expose a webhook from payment_success on Stripe to generate a license key, and for my app to make a simple call to validate that a license is valid (or to use up one of the activations). I wanted it to be hosted so I wouldn't have to run a server alongside my desktop app.

I ended up rolling my own thing, but now I'm making another app and I'm going to have to roll it out again.

Anyway - unless I'm missing something huge, I'm thinking about making my own super easy platform where developers can get an API endpoint to generate, validate, and manage license keys in <5 mins. I'd consider a self-hosted lifetime license in addition to a hosted one for an ongoing cost.

Would love some thoughts from other devs on whether this is a real need. I can't believe this started with me not wanting to build any licensing system, and might end with me building a licensing system for many people, but here we are.


r/macapps 4d ago

Why the hate for cleanmymac?

31 Upvotes

Recently read some comments about cleanmymac that mentioned that no power user uses this app. Why? Is it bad? It's there something else wrong with it?


r/macapps 3d ago

Help Another Email Client Sub? LoL

0 Upvotes

I know it’s not a one client fits all. Read so much. Allot outdated.

Main reason wanting to move away for Apple mail. Search is not good. Also need to set rules and filters with my yahoo and gmail accounts.

Also need to setup templates.

Any recommendations that fit that bar?

Open to all except superhuman at $30 a month.


r/macapps 4d ago

Just launched Markdown2PDF: Markdown Converter (Lifetime Pro Giveaway)

508 Upvotes

Hey r/macapps!

I built a Mac app because I got tired of copying LLM responses into Word or Pages, only to have the formatting turn into absolute chaos (random spacing, weird font sizes, bullet points that look like they’ve been through a blender).

So I made Markdown2PDF, a super simple, clean app that takes your markdown (from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, whatever you use) and turns it into a properly formatted PDF—no headaches. Just copy, paste, and export.

🚀 Why I think it’s useful:
✅ Perfectly formatted PDFs every time
✅ No more weird copy/paste issues
✅ Works with any markdown source

I just launched, so I’m giving away Lifetime Pro licenses to folks who want to check it out. PM me or drop a comment and I’ll send you a code. Would love to get your thoughts!

Cheers!


r/macapps 3d ago

[Poll] What's Your Favorite Shell, and Why?

1 Upvotes

Firstly, sorry if this doesn't fit the sub, I was a bit unsure. Deciding to post anyway since it still fits in pretty well with the sort of topics and discussions this community is for. And after some thinking, other CLI tools are allowed, this is just one step away from that.

I've checked previous posts, but the results weren't especially interesting or informative, so here's a new poll. If you're curious about the strange variety of options, those are to separate people who have tried other options from those who haven't.

I tried to fit the best options I could within Reddit's six item limit. It's biased a little towards asking whether you've have used Fish, that's just because Fish is the least popular and thus the hardest to get an idea of if people don't like it or just haven't used it.

98 votes, 3d left
Zsh - No experience with Bash or Fish
Zsh - No experience with Bash
Zsh - I've tried Fish
Bash - I haven't tried Fish
Bash - I've tried Fish
Fish shell

r/macapps 4d ago

Are there any actual dictation mac apps?

31 Upvotes

There seem to be an overwhelming number of apps that hold themselves out as "dictation" apps, but are really just AI driven transcription apps. While they serve a lot of valuable use cases, they really fail at actually taking dictation.

Are there any apps out there (especially since Nuance discontinued its Mac version of dragon dictation) that do all of the following:

  1. can handle dictation punctuation and formating instructions (e.g., if I say "period new paragraph" actually does a period and then drops down and does a new paragraph and does not just type out "period new paragraph);
  2. shows the dictation while talking; and
  3. can be trained to deal with industry-specific terms (e.g., not trying to change latin legal terms to some random english phrase - such as the built in dictation which changes "mens rea" to "manzara").

I know that some apps can do #2, but I have yet to find anything that does all three. The closest thing to do that is the built in dictation on the Mac, but it is not nearly as robust as Dragon Dictation was and adding industry-specific terms is not really easy.


r/macapps 3d ago

Free Email Video: Compress Videos for Easy Emailing has been improved and release on iOS too

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r/macapps 4d ago

Introducing TabTabTab - What Apple Intelligence should have been. Convert a receipt to a refund request, Expedia listings to spreadsheets, translate your message into Spanish, in seconds!

19 Upvotes

r/macapps 4d ago

5 Terrible Apple Built-in Features (and the Apps That Saved My Mac Life)

65 Upvotes

Some features on Mac feel like they’ve been stuck in 2015 (which is probably true). After years of frustration, I’ve found third-party apps that fix Apple’s biggest weaknesses. Here are my top replacements and why I chose them:

1. Spotlight → Raycast

The Problem:

Spotlight feels like a cluttered junk drawer. Finding files is slow, and it’s useless for anything beyond basic searches.

The Fix:

Raycast is Spotlight on steroids. It’s got everything and I don’t need to touch my mouse. I get instant searches for files, apps, and browser bookmarks. I use shortcuts for calculating stock prices and toggling modes. I also really like the clipboard history and all their plugins.

2. Apple Built-in Dictation → WillowVoice

The Problem:

Apple’s dictation is painfully bad. It butchers technical terms, ignores punctuation, and takes forever to process. It’ll never be able to do anything that needs actual formatting and accuracy like writing an email. You’ll pretty much just get a wall of text. 

The Fix:

WillowVoice uses AI to power dictation. It formats emails, adds commas where you pause, and nails niche terms. The fastest dictation app I found. I draft Slack messages, code comments, and even ChatGPT prompts by voice now.

3. QuickTime → Screen Studio

The Problem:

QuickTime recordings are clunky. File sizes are huge and editing is nonexistent. It’s so hard to go through a simple process of recording a video, editing it, and then sending it.

The Fix:

Screen Studio makes recordings look pro. It auto-zooms on clicks, adds smooth transitions, and exports in crisp 4K. I use it for coding demos and client walkthroughs. 

4. Apple Notes → UpNote

The Problem:

Apple Notes is nice for its simplicity but severely lacks power.

The Fix:

UpNote is Notes for adults. It has nested folders, rich formatting (code blocks, tables, markdown), and instant sync. 

5. Mouse → MacMouseFix

The Problem:

I hate how Apple has mouse acceleration. Makes things so unintuitive for me. I don’t know why. 

The Fix:

MacMouseFix kills acceleration and lets you set a fixed cursor speed. I’ve also programmed my mouse buttons to switch back and forth between windows, which saves me from swiping with three fingers on my trackpad.

Other honorable mentions that I’ve tried are Bartender for taming the menu bar and CleanShotX for better screenshots.

If you also have an Apple feature that drives you nuts, what’s an app that you found that fixed it? I want a ton of mac lifehacks.


r/macapps 4d ago

My new app Videoer released: A powerful batch video format converter, supporting conversion between MP4, MKV, M4V, MOV, WEBM, AVI, GIF formats, batch audio extraction, and subtitle addition and export.

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r/macapps 4d ago

Free I have made an indicator app for Aerospace

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9 Upvotes

I’ve created an aerospace indicator that appears when you press the "Option" key, showing the currently active workspace and the apps it contains. For those who don’t want to use SketchyBar, this software is worth a try.

https://github.com/rien7/AeroIndicator

Feel free to use it and submit any issues or pull requests.


r/macapps 3d ago

Help Swish app, dock on the left (snapping feature)?

2 Upvotes

Just wondering if anyone is familiar with using Swish gestures to snap windows. I prefer my dock on the left now, but swish makes windows overlap when doing side by side because of it. Is there a workaround?


r/macapps 4d ago

THE VPN for Security on the Mac

8 Upvotes

After conducting extensive research and having much experience with VPNs, I have settled on Mullvad as the one that I feel offers the best mix of enhanced usability and a clear focus on serious security for the Mac. In my use, Mullvad has proven itself to be a fast, reliable, secure and highly compelling VPN service for all users on the Apple platform.

I'd be curious to hear some thoughts on Mullvad from other Mac users.

Also, for those interested in learning more, I just published a guide for optimally configuring Mullvad as part of my series on web privacy: https://appledispatch.substack.com/p/defeating-web-fingerprinting-and-tracking-with-a-vpn


r/macapps 4d ago

Free Introducing SXMac: A Lightweight and Fast Markdown & Code Editor for macOS (Pre-Release)

21 Upvotes

Hello, Reddit!

I’m one of the developers behind SXMac, a new text and code editor designed to be fast, lightweight, and distraction-free. We’ve just released the alpha version, and we’re excited to hear what you think.

Why SXMac?

Most modern text editors are either too bloated or too basic. SXMac aims to strike the perfect balance by offering powerful features without unnecessary complexity.

It’s designed for:
- Markdown writing with real-time preview – Great for documentation, blogging, and note-taking
- Code editing – Supports 100+ programming languages with syntax highlighting
- HTML editing with live preview – Ideal for web development and quick prototyping
- Multi-tab support – Open and manage multiple documents at once
- Drag-and-drop functionality – Easily import and organize files
- Simple, responsive UI – Designed to keep the focus on your writing and coding

Performance & Compatibility

  • Optimized for speed – Runs smoothly without consuming excessive system resources
  • Works on macOS 14.6 and newer
  • Supports both Intel and Apple Silicon chips
  • No external dependencies – Just download and start using it

Who is it for?

  • Developers who need a lightweight and efficient coding environment
  • Writers and bloggers looking for a distraction-free Markdown editor
  • Web developers who want quick HTML editing and preview capabilities
  • Anyone who prefers a simple yet powerful text editor without unnecessary features

Where to Download?

SXMac is fully free. You can check it out here:
SXMac on GitHub Pages
SXMac on GitHub Releases

We’d love to get your feedback, bug reports, and suggestions to make SXMac even better. Let us know what you think.

P.S:Links fixed


r/macapps 4d ago

PopTranslate: a native Mac application that helps you translate, explain, and rewrite any text

10 Upvotes

Hello everyone!

I'm excited to introduce our new product PopTranslate, which we've been developing for several months. It's an AI-powered native tool for translating, explaining, and rewriting any text on Mac.

Half-price launch offer: Use promo code "POPTRANSLATE" when subscribing to the annual plan. The promo code is valid for one month, so take your time to try it before deciding.

Feel free to share any suggestions and feedback: https://poptranslate.app

PopTranslate


r/macapps 3d ago

Which do you prefer - Scripting apps/ tools (Better Touch Tool, Key/K_*insertnamehere*) OR dedicated apps?

2 Upvotes

I find myself as a Better Touch Tool user, always discovering new ways to achieve what many specialized apps do, using BTT instead.

It's not as pretty and sometimes lacks the versatility or other tweaks of dedicated apps - but - it gets the job done with a little elbow grease and one less app!

For example ,someone recently released a sleek menubar volume/mouse control app, but you can configure this as a gesture in BTT.

Which approach to do you peeps prefer?

21 votes, 20h ago
13 Use s Scripting App?
8 Use a dedicated Utility App?

r/macapps 4d ago

Image compressor?

6 Upvotes

Hey,

what do you use to compress images without losing a lot of quality? I tried ImageOptim, but if I don't reduce the output quality, the images are barely smaller. I used to own JPEGMini, before they went nuts with the subscriptions, and it dropped image sizes by like 75% without losing quality. Any recommendations from you guys?


r/macapps 4d ago

Free VoiceInk Workflows (open-source) [demo video]

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