Tools & Utilities

Ghost Buster Pro A lightweight Mac App Store utility from Sascha Simon that scans for support files, preferences, and caches left behind after you remove applications—aimed at users who want a fast, consent-based cleanup without a full system optimizer. Typical Mac workflow You launch Ghost…

Cisdem AppCrypt A macOS utility that password-protects selected applications and blocks websites in major browsers, aimed at parents, shared Macs, offices, and anyone who wants friction between impulse and distraction. Typical Mac workflow You add apps to the lock list or switch to Allowlist mode…

Library Monkey Pro A macOS audio asset manager that combines library cataloging, CD ripping, waveform editing, and Sound Grinder Pro–class batch processing in one application for post-production, game audio, and music libraries that outgrow Finder and lightweight converters. Typical Mac workflow You import folders by…

WiFi Explorer Pro 3 A professional Wi-Fi scanner and analyzer from Intuitibits LLC for macOS that helps WLAN and IT staff design, validate, and troubleshoot wireless networks with deep information-element decoding and flexible scan modes. Typical Mac workflow You launch a scan with the Mac’s…

Tinderbox A long-running Mac application from Eastgate Systems for capturing linked notes, visualizing relationships on maps and timelines, and exporting structured hypertext from research, writing, and planning projects. Typical Mac workflow You build a document of notes with attributes, prototypes, and links, then arrange ideas…

Mimestream A native Swift email client for macOS that talks to Gmail through the Gmail API instead of generic IMAP, so inbox categories, labels, filters, and search behave like the web client while feeling like a Mac app. Typical Mac workflow You add one or…

Mole — cleanup, apps, and live status on Mac A native macOS utility from Tw93 that bundles cache cleaning, app updates, maintenance, treemap disk analysis, and live system monitoring in one window, with an optional menu bar HUD for day-to-day checks. Typical Mac workflow Mole…

Textual A long-running macOS IRC client from Codeux Software that wraps Internet Relay Chat in a native interface with dark and light themes, channel tabs, and deep protocol options for users who still rely on IRC communities, support channels, and ZNC bouncers. Typical Mac workflow…

Moom A macOS window manager from Many Tricks that turns the green zoom button and custom shortcuts into precise move-and-resize actions so you can tile apps on one display without manual dragging. Typical Mac workflow Hover the green resize control to open Moom’s pop-up palette…

Wins A macOS window manager that lives inside System Settings and adds Windows-style snapping, previews, and keyboard-driven switching without a separate menu-bar utility cluttering the desktop. Typical Mac workflow After a one-day trial, you enable Wins in System Settings and grant the accessibility and screen-recording…

Ulysses A long-running Mac writing environment from Ulysses GmbH & Co. KG that stores projects in a unified library, keeps you in a distraction-free markup editor, and exports finished work to common publishing formats. Typical Mac workflow You structure novels, articles, or study notes as…

Qbserve An automatic time-and-productivity tracker from QotoQot that watches active apps, documents, and browser tabs on your Mac, scores your focus in real time, and stores everything locally without cloud sync. Typical Mac workflow After a 15-day trial you let Qbserve run in the menu…

RAR Extractor Max A Mac App Store archive utility from Elimisoft (listed as RAR Extractor – Unzip File) that expands and creates compressed files when macOS’s built-in Archive Utility stops at RAR, 7z, or obscure download formats. Typical Mac workflow Drop an archive onto the…

ForkLift 4 A dual-pane file manager and transfer client for macOS from BinaryNights that extends Finder with remote connections, folder sync, batch rename, previews, and scripting tools in one window. Typical Mac workflow ForkLift opens two synchronized panes so you can drag files between local…

Mellel A native macOS word processor from RedleX/Mellel Software built for long scholarly, scientific, and technical documents where structure, citations, and multilingual typography matter more than slide layouts. Who it is for on Mac Mellel targets thesis writers, academics, and publishers who need reliable auto-titles,…

Disk Graph A macOS disk inspector from Nicolas Kick (Desairem) that scans any Finder-accessible folder or volume and shows where space goes in an animated pie-style graph you can drill into file by file. How you use it on Mac Pick Macintosh HD, an external…

iA Writer A minimalist Markdown writing app for macOS from Information Architects that strips away toolbars and formatting chrome so you can draft in plain text and preview or export when ready. How it fits a Mac writing workflow iA Writer opens to a calm…

DaisyDisk A macOS disk analyzer from Software Ambience Corp. that turns folder sizes into a colorful sunburst map so you can spot what actually consumes space instead of guessing from Finder’s vague “System Data” bar. Typical Mac workflow Launch DaisyDisk, pick your startup disk or…

DynamicLake Pro A macOS utility that turns the area around your MacBook notch—or a software notch on other displays—into an interactive Dynamic Island-style hub for music, notifications, calls, and quick file actions. What it does on your Mac Apple’s Mac notch mostly hides the camera;…

Noir A Safari web extension for macOS by indie developer Jeffrey Kuiken that analyzes each page you load and applies a tailored dark stylesheet so bright sites are easier on your eyes at night. How it works in Safari on Mac After you enable the…

Soulver 3 A native macOS notepad calculator from Acqualia that evaluates natural-language math beside your text so multi-step problems stay on one page instead of a calculator display. How you use it on Mac You type mixed words and numbers in a sheet; Soulver’s answer…

HoudahSpot An advanced file search app for macOS from Houdah Software that builds on Spotlight indexing with multi-criteria queries, rich result columns, in-app preview, and reusable search templates. When Finder search is not enough HoudahSpot targets power users who need to narrow thousands of files…

Default Folder X A long-running macOS utility from St. Clair Software that attaches a toolbar and menu-bar tools to the system Open and Save sheets so you can jump to favorite folders, recent paths, and file actions without digging through column views in every app.…

Cotypist A system-wide writing assistant for Apple Silicon Macs that predicts your next words inside Mail, Slack, browsers, and most other text fields—without opening a chatbot or sending keystrokes to the cloud. Typical Mac workflow Install the notarized DMG from the developer site, grant Accessibility…

NotchNook A macOS utility from lo.cafe that expands the MacBook notch—or a slim handler on notchless and external displays—into an interactive strip for widgets, live activities, media controls, and a temporary files shelf. How it works day to day NotchNook sits at the top center…

Vibe Island A native macOS utility that turns the MacBook notch (or a floating top bar on external displays) into a live control panel for AI coding agents running in your terminals and IDEs. Typical Mac workflow Install via direct download or brew install –cask…

Easy New File A lightweight Finder Sync extension for macOS that adds a right-click menu and optional toolbar control to create blank files, copy paths, and open Terminal in the current folder—filling a gap Apple never built into Finder itself. Typical Mac workflow After installing…

MouseBoost Pro A Finder Sync extension for macOS that replaces a sparse system context menu with a configurable stack of file, image, PDF, terminal, and automation actions reachable from a single right-click. Typical Mac workflow Install from the Mac App Store, enable the extension under…

iBarcoder A Mac-native barcode generator and label designer from Cristallight Software that creates individual or sequential codes, lays them out on Avery or custom sheets, and prints or exports production-ready graphics without a separate desktop publishing suite. Typical Mac workflow Open iBarcoder, pick a symbology—QR…

Parallels Desktop The mainstream Mac virtualization suite for running Windows, Linux, and other macOS versions side by side with your host system—optimized for Apple silicon and the only solution Microsoft authorizes for Windows 11 on M-series Macs. Parallels Desktop installs virtual machines that behave like…

RAR Extractor – Unarchiver Pro A Mac App Store utility for opening and creating compressed archives—RAR, ZIP, 7z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, ISO, PKG, XIP, JAR, and many more—with double-click extract, batch jobs, and optional encryption for private files. RAR Extractor – Unarchiver Pro by…

Widgetter A Mac desktop widget suite that turns your wallpaper into a configurable dashboard—system stats, calendar, weather, stocks, tasks, and music controls arranged with custom sizes, colors, and always-on-top panels. Widgetter (listed on the Mac App Store as Widgetter – Custom Desktop; catalog builds often…

ProFind An advanced file search utility for macOS that combines natural-language queries, boolean logic, optional disk caching, and content indexing to locate files faster and more precisely than Finder’s built-in search alone. Typical Mac workflow Open ProFind from the menu bar icon or a global…

SaneClip A privacy-oriented clipboard manager for macOS that keeps copied text and images in searchable local history, with optional encryption, Touch ID lock, and sync to a free iPhone and iPad companion through your own iCloud account. Typical Mac workflow SaneClip runs from the menu…

What Fork does on Mac Fork is a native macOS Git client that puts repositories, staging, diffs, history, and remote operations in one fast interface for everyday and advanced version control work. Developed by Dan Pristupov, Fork targets developers who want a polished desktop Git…

Archive extraction and creation on Mac RAR Extractor Max is a macOS utility from Elimisoft for opening, previewing, and creating compressed files when the built-in Archive Utility falls short on formats like RAR or 7Z. Everyday archive workflows The app supports more than 60 archive…

A Finder-style file manager built for productivity Bloom is a native macOS file manager that reimagines Finder with multi-pane layouts, fast search, workspaces, and tools for batch file work without leaving one window. Multi-pane and workspace workflow Instead of juggling several Finder windows, Bloom lets…

A flexible calendar for demanding Mac schedules BusyCal is a macOS calendar and task manager that replaces Apple Calendar for users who need deeper control over views, alarms, filters, and multi-account sync. Views and workflow on Mac Day, Week, Month, Year, and List views can…

Video downloads built for macOS Downie is a native Mac app that saves videos from YouTube, Vimeo, and more than 1,000 other sites by parsing streams directly instead of relying on screen recording. How Downie fits your workflow Paste a URL, use the Safari, Chrome,…

Quick notes on the edge of your Mac screen SideNotes is a native macOS notes app that slides in from the screen edge so you can capture tasks, links, and snippets without switching away from your current window. How it fits daily work Open SideNotes…

Batch audio conversion built for macOS Pro Audio Converter is a native Mac app for converting large audio libraries between formats in one pass, with full control over encoding settings and metadata. How batch conversion works Drop files or folders into the queue, enable one…

Screenshot capture with annotation on Mac 1Capture-Screenshot is a macOS utility for taking area, window, and full-screen captures, then annotating and sharing them without leaving a polished editing workflow. Capture modes and editing Start capture from the menu bar or a customizable shortcut, then select…

What ForkLift does on Mac ForkLift 4 is a dual-pane file manager and transfer client for macOS from BinaryNights that combines Finder-style browsing with FTP, SFTP, cloud drives, and folder synchronization in one native app. ForkLift targets Mac users who outgrow Finder for daily file…

What iA Writer does on Mac iA Writer is a minimalist Markdown writing app for macOS from Information Architects that removes formatting clutter so you can focus on sentences, with plain-text editing and a clean preview when you need structure. Since 2010, iA Writer has…

What MouseBoost Pro does on Mac MouseBoost Pro is a Mac App Store Finder extension that adds more than fifty utilities to the right-click context menu for file creation, terminal access, image work, and batch file tasks. Developed by Zhao Huiyuan (listed as 惠源 赵…

What Easy New File does on Mac Easy New File is a Mac App Store utility that extends Finder with a right-click menu for creating new documents, copying file paths, and opening Terminal in the current folder. macOS does not offer Windows-style “New File” in…

What Almighty does on Mac Almighty is a menu bar utility for macOS from Indie Goodies that exposes system tweaks, Finder controls, Dock options, and custom workflows without Terminal commands or long AppleScript snippets. Developed by Khuong Pham, Almighty targets Mac power users who repeat…

What Cotypist does on Mac Cotypist is an on-device writing assistant for Apple silicon Macs that predicts your next words inline in Mail, Slack, browsers, notes apps, and most other text fields, without opening a separate chatbot window. Developed by Daniel Gräfe at Accelerated Thought…