PSA: Regarding Notepad++ on MacOS
https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/npp-trademark-infringement/

https://redd.it/1t3e3tl
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Strflow ("text yourself" notes app) now has iPad support, widgets, and a lifetime plan

https://redd.it/1t3i0ft
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Shopie: Wishlists & Price Tracker
https://redd.it/1t3k3sh
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[Updated] Screenshot Studio - App Store screenshots with ease

Hi everyone,

Creating the App Store screenshots is a painful process for me, so I created this app to make it easier.

It has been almost half a year since the last update, but I finally have time to add one of the most requested features, a magnifying glass.

https://reddit.com/link/1t3lfio/video/ty80kbplu1zg1/player



I also added a few keyboard shortcuts that might make it easier to navigate between screenshots.

https://reddit.com/link/1t3lfio/video/aj1j2qk655zg1/player

\- Navigate with ⬅️ ➡️ arrow
\- Reorder with option + ⬅️ ➡️ arrow



—— Here is a recap of all existing features:

* You can save your project as a file for later editing.
* Support iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, Android, Apple TV, and Apple Vision.
* Portrait and landscape orientation support.
* 4 text styles. Wave, Neon, Sticker, Glitch
* 15 templates to bootstrap your design.
* Adjust text size
* Adjust text alignment.
* You can use gradient colors and images for the background.
* Hide body message if not used.
* Can highlight text by wrapping it around an asterisk (\*).
* Adjust device positions from 8 predefined presets.
* Localize screenshots into languages of your choice using AI.
* Upload screenshots directly to the App Store Connect. The screenshot order remains the same.

I still keep adding new features. If there is a missing feature that you want to see in the app, please let me know. Download link: [https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6473832582?pt=594185&ct=reddit-may-2026&mt=8](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6473832582?pt=594185&ct=reddit-apr-2025&mt=8)


https://redd.it/1t3lfio
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BundleHunt is back - lots of paid apps available at a discount

Head over to https://bundlehunt.com/

(Disclaimer: Two of the apps in the bundle are from me).

https://redd.it/1t3mzd3
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I built a Mac app that restores your entire workspace (apps + windows + layout)

Sorry last post got removed because I hadn't accepted the rules yet, so as I was saying I've been working on this for about 13 months or so

it’s a small mac app that brings back your entire workspace (apps, windows, everything)

https://snapbackapp.com

just posted a quick demo below 👇

looking for feedback :)

https://reddit.com/link/1t3k0o0/video/5tsq35gkw4zg1/player

https://redd.it/1t3k0o0
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[OS] My first Mac app – ScreenTimeTracker, a menu bar app that tracks real screen-on time per charge cycle

https://redd.it/1t3ro0d
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#RoastMyApp: ButterKit 1.8 adds support for all 50 App Store languages, MCP/AI agents, additional App Store templates and more
https://redd.it/1t3tfj2
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I spent almost 5 months to build an all-in-one subtitle editor for Mac

https://redd.it/1t432p0
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6-months with Little Snitch 6 — what I learned about how much my Mac talks to the internet
https://redd.it/1t45cy8
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Making Contacts Work with Android phone and MacBook

I’m using an Android phone and a MacBook. Syncing contacts between Google and Apple is easy enough. The problem is that labels I create in Google Contacts on my phone don’t carry over to Apple Contacts on my Mac. Doing it the other way around is even worse.

I downloaded BusyContacts and Cardhop but I’m not really sure what they’re supposed to do here. Neither seems to actually sync labels/groups between Google and Apple.

Has anyone found a Mac app that handles this? What’s working for you?

https://redd.it/1t46v2r
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[OS] TablePro: free native macOS database client. 18 databases, MCP server, iPad in TestFlight

https://redd.it/1t45ql1
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Question about rules for posting and self promotion

I recently posted an open source [app](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1t1i119) here. Some people asked about notarization/updates/features. If I post an update for a new version, that for example adds Apple notarization and Sparkle for updates, does it count as self promotion? Not sure how else to communicate other than here and GitHub.

>it is not permitted more than once per developer in 30 days. This is counted from the last app post, even if it was removed. **For established, App-Flaired devs, once per app per month.**

Another question regarding frequency, qualification, transparency: in my case, I have a few GitHub projects ranging from \~65 to \~550 stars, dev page with privacy policy and terms, and I'm currently notarizing my apps.

* Do I qualify as the "established dev", or do I need the flair specifically?
* Does the limit "1 per month" apply to fully free/open source apps as well?
* Do app updates, e.g. "I added sparkle, please reinstall" count as self promotion?

Thanks in advance. Would be great to have some clarity on this.

https://redd.it/1t4d1ga
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Cling is awesome

I am really busy with work, so no amerpie style review but for those new to this forum, cling is amazing for searching files.

https://lowtechguys.com/cling/

They did two major updates lately that made this my main go to:

1) Drag files now.
2) Searches 100,000 filee limit.

For deeper search if you cannot find it in cling, Find Any Files.

Finally, if want to search within docunents, I find Fox Trot the best but I am open to suggestions.

Have a good day.

https://redd.it/1t4gja0
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I built a macOS app to fix an annoying issue with the native sleep behavior
https://redd.it/1t4n50t
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Substage - A Natural Language Command Line Tool for Finder That Makes Life Easier

[Substage](https://preview.redd.it/s6ji1mki5dzg1.png?width=812&format=png&auto=webp&s=e36900cb031822b20e3e7f4bfd9bf3194aec0611)

[Substage](https://selkie.design/substage/) is a command bar that attaches underneath your Finder window. To use Substage, you select files, type what you want in plain English, and Substage generates a Terminal command, simulates its side effects, and runs it (with confirmation where needed). Think of it less as an AI assistant and more as a natural language interpreter between what you want and the Unix tools built into macOS.

The key insight--the one that separates this from a chatbot bolted onto a file manager--is that the AI's job ends when the command is generated. After that, it's real shell tools doing the work: `sips`, `ffmpeg`, `zip`, `qpdf`, `pandoc`, `git`. No hallucinated output, no AI "trying its best." The command either works or it doesn't, same as the Terminal always has.

* **Developer:** Selkie Design - Joe Humfrey (u/joethephish)
* **Platform:** macOS 15.0 or later
* **Pricing:** BYOK - $39.99. [Currently on sale for $5 at Bundlehunt](https://appaddict.app/post/i-got-a-sneak-peek-at-the-spring-sale-at-bundlehunt)
* **Developer's Website** [substage.app](https://selkie.design/substage/)

# Let's Get one Thing Straight

No matter how many years you've been typing commands into a terminal, you'll have to admit that it can sometimes be laborious.Using natural language AI tools to get things done in the terminal doesn't make one lazy nor ignorant. It's a productivity tool. Personally, I use Substage at times when I'd otherwise reach for a separate converter, a manual sips call, when preparing to work in a folder that's six levels deep. My motivation is reducing friction, not a resistance to learning shell commands.

# Features That Matter

**Substage Predicts**
The feature that makes Substage stand out to me is the prediction model. Before any command runs, substage simulates it using an interpreter written by the developer that understands pipes, redirections, and individual tool arguments for hundreds of commands. It lets you see which fonts will be created, renamed, moved, or deleted before anything happens. Substage has an auto-mind system that lets you determine your personal risk threshold. Based on your ability to interpret commands. Read only will auto-run, and anything that deletes files will always ask for confirmation. Substage respects this every time.

**Instant Actions**
For basic tasks, Substage knows when to stay out of its own way. Short commands like `jpg`, `zip`, or `mp4` are handled locally, so there's no model lookup, no network delay, and no waiting around for something macOS could do instantly anyway.

**Command History**
Substage uses the same command recycling model that the terminal does - up-arrow to cycle previous commands and reuse them on different files. Small feature, but it makes batch workflows a lot more practical.

**Model Flexibility**
I have not used the subscription model, but based on the documentation, it defaults to GPT 4.1 Mini (snappy, handles the majority of use cases well). I have the BYOK license, which lets you point it at your own API keys or local models via Ollama or LM Studio. OpenRouter and Perplexity Pro also work via custom config.

**Global Shortcut**
Ctrl-Space by default. Summons Substage docked beneath whatever Finder window is active.

# Real-World Use Cases

These save me so much time and keep me from having to find some GUI wrapper for FOSS tools like ffmpeg and pandoc.

* Video conversion with explicit control over resolution, fps, and bitrate
* Batch image resizing across an entire folder
* PDF manipulation (merge, split, rotate pages, password protection, extract text)
* Document conversion via Pandoc (DOCX to Markdown, Markdown to HTML, EPUB)
* File metadata inspection ("Where did I download this?", "Why is this file greyed out in Finder?")
* Git operations (commit, push, branch switching)
* System queries (basically