Whispr Flow vs. Superwhisper - My thoughts after using both:
Pros of Whispr Flow over Superwhisper:
1. Whispr Flow is fast - really fast. That's its best feature. No matter what I try with Superwhisper, I can't get it to be as fast as Whispr Flow. (a wild estimate: .3 seconds for Whispr Flow vs 1 second for Superwhisper)
2. Onboarding is easy and well done. There is learning curve to Superwhisper and lot of options.
3. The scratchpad feature is nice to have. But I can use other apps for that (Antinote and Drafts are good options).
Pros of Superwhisper over Whispr Flow:
1. I get better more precise from Superwhisper. For example, with certain models loaded, I can ask Superwhisper to give me a new paragraph and it does.
2. Superwhisper has a lifetime subscription for $250, or 40% off with a student discount. Whispr Flow's annual fees are about $144/year, so it is more expensive than Superwhisper after 2 years. Whispr Flow also has a 50% student discount and a long free trial for students, so that's nice. It doesn't hurt to give it a try.
3. Superwhisper has the option for local-only processing for privacy.
4. A lot more options on how to use AI to process the text.
For my needs:
Where Superwhisper wins: The output is better and it's cheaper for long term use.
Where Whispr Flow wins: It's faster.
I like both products. They are both excellent. For me, I'm sticking with Superwhisper. I'll trade the very small difference in processing speed (.3 seconds vs 1 second) in order to get better output and better pricing for long term use.
I think people will be happy with either choice.
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Pros of Whispr Flow over Superwhisper:
1. Whispr Flow is fast - really fast. That's its best feature. No matter what I try with Superwhisper, I can't get it to be as fast as Whispr Flow. (a wild estimate: .3 seconds for Whispr Flow vs 1 second for Superwhisper)
2. Onboarding is easy and well done. There is learning curve to Superwhisper and lot of options.
3. The scratchpad feature is nice to have. But I can use other apps for that (Antinote and Drafts are good options).
Pros of Superwhisper over Whispr Flow:
1. I get better more precise from Superwhisper. For example, with certain models loaded, I can ask Superwhisper to give me a new paragraph and it does.
2. Superwhisper has a lifetime subscription for $250, or 40% off with a student discount. Whispr Flow's annual fees are about $144/year, so it is more expensive than Superwhisper after 2 years. Whispr Flow also has a 50% student discount and a long free trial for students, so that's nice. It doesn't hurt to give it a try.
3. Superwhisper has the option for local-only processing for privacy.
4. A lot more options on how to use AI to process the text.
For my needs:
Where Superwhisper wins: The output is better and it's cheaper for long term use.
Where Whispr Flow wins: It's faster.
I like both products. They are both excellent. For me, I'm sticking with Superwhisper. I'll trade the very small difference in processing speed (.3 seconds vs 1 second) in order to get better output and better pricing for long term use.
I think people will be happy with either choice.
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An apps to save Google AI Mode Chats Seamlessly Without Ads or Formatting Issues?
Normally, I use Google (AI Mode) to ask questions.
The issue I have is not being able to easily and seamlessly save the chat for my records.
1. Copying the chat is impossible because a bunch of ads are also selected (unavoidable).
2. Using the Obsidian Web Clipper, those ads are also captured, and the chat’s formatting is lost, making it messy and unreadable.
Is there any app or method that can save all these chats seamlessly?
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Normally, I use Google (AI Mode) to ask questions.
The issue I have is not being able to easily and seamlessly save the chat for my records.
1. Copying the chat is impossible because a bunch of ads are also selected (unavoidable).
2. Using the Obsidian Web Clipper, those ads are also captured, and the chat’s formatting is lost, making it messy and unreadable.
Is there any app or method that can save all these chats seamlessly?
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OS SuperIsland — Dynamic Island for MacOS with Extensions
Hi Everyone, SuperCmd dev here & today I am Introducing SuperIsland!
Dynamic Island for MacOS with Extensions & SDK
Problem:
Mac doesn't have it's own dynamic island, the space could be better utilized.
SuperIsland brings you same experience as dynamic island on iOS, and we aim to do that with the Raycast styled extensions support with the SuperIsland's Javascript SDK.
You can write your own standalone extension via the exposed sdk and raise a PR, i will review and merge it
Features:
Live Media Player with playback controls
Calendar widget to see upcoming events
Live Weather
File Tray to drop files
Built-In Teleprompter with speed, alignment controls
Choose your Mascot to match your vibe
Works on multiple monitor setup. view on selective, live cursor, or all displays.
Extensions:
WhatsApp Web: Login via QR, see live notifications in the notch and reply from the notch itself
Pomodoro: Live in your notch with the selected mascot that mimics the current state
AI Usage: See Claude and Codex usage, current & weekly usage
Agent Status: Get notified when you AI agent completes the work, needs attention with sounds
Teleprompter: You can control speed, size of the text and much more
Linear: Login with linear and get notified if you are mentioned, you can directly reply from the notch or jump to the comment inside browser
Last.Fm: Auto scrobble your music to Last FM
Comparison:
We have lots of dynamic islands, but none of them aim to extend it to make it programmable. many of them are paid.
Price: Free to Use & completely open source
Download: https://dynamicisland.app
Github: https://github.com/shobhit99/SuperIsland
Leave a star if you love it! I will be adding more extensions every week. so keep an eye on the updates.
** SuperIsland is live on Product Hunt, Help me get it to product of the day! **
**https://www.producthunt.com/products/superisland?launch=superisland**
SuperIsland - Dynamic Island for macOS with Extensions
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Hi Everyone, SuperCmd dev here & today I am Introducing SuperIsland!
Dynamic Island for MacOS with Extensions & SDK
Problem:
Mac doesn't have it's own dynamic island, the space could be better utilized.
SuperIsland brings you same experience as dynamic island on iOS, and we aim to do that with the Raycast styled extensions support with the SuperIsland's Javascript SDK.
You can write your own standalone extension via the exposed sdk and raise a PR, i will review and merge it
Features:
Live Media Player with playback controls
Calendar widget to see upcoming events
Live Weather
File Tray to drop files
Built-In Teleprompter with speed, alignment controls
Choose your Mascot to match your vibe
Works on multiple monitor setup. view on selective, live cursor, or all displays.
Extensions:
WhatsApp Web: Login via QR, see live notifications in the notch and reply from the notch itself
Pomodoro: Live in your notch with the selected mascot that mimics the current state
AI Usage: See Claude and Codex usage, current & weekly usage
Agent Status: Get notified when you AI agent completes the work, needs attention with sounds
Teleprompter: You can control speed, size of the text and much more
Linear: Login with linear and get notified if you are mentioned, you can directly reply from the notch or jump to the comment inside browser
Last.Fm: Auto scrobble your music to Last FM
Comparison:
We have lots of dynamic islands, but none of them aim to extend it to make it programmable. many of them are paid.
Price: Free to Use & completely open source
Download: https://dynamicisland.app
Github: https://github.com/shobhit99/SuperIsland
Leave a star if you love it! I will be adding more extensions every week. so keep an eye on the updates.
** SuperIsland is live on Product Hunt, Help me get it to product of the day! **
**https://www.producthunt.com/products/superisland?launch=superisland**
SuperIsland - Dynamic Island for macOS with Extensions
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Dynamic Island for Mac — SuperIsland
Bring Dynamic Island to your Mac. SuperIsland adds live activities to your MacBook's notch — music, battery, notifications, calendar and more.
Help me find a free alternative mac app for Language Tools!
My LT subscription is coming up for renewal on June 7. I would like to find a free or affordable one-time-payment replacement for it. I have used Grammarly in the past and prefer Language Tools, but it's $120 USD every two years.
Thank you for your time and your help!
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My LT subscription is coming up for renewal on June 7. I would like to find a free or affordable one-time-payment replacement for it. I have used Grammarly in the past and prefer Language Tools, but it's $120 USD every two years.
Thank you for your time and your help!
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[OS] FileFluss: Manage your files across cloud storage providers with ease (free & Open Source)
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NaturalMouse – Separate scroll directions for trackpad and mouse on macOS. Auto-switches when you plug in.
macOS app I built to fix one tiny but genuinely annoying problem: scroll direction fights between your trackpad and external mouse.
The problem it solves:
macOS has a single global scroll direction setting. Natural scrolling feels right on a trackpad it mimics how your phone works, and content follows your fingers. But on an external mouse, that same setting feels completely backwards to most people.
So you're stuck. Either your trackpad feels wrong, or your mouse does. And every time you switch devices, the frustration is there.
The "fix" most people use: go to System Settings → Mouse → toggle Scroll Direction. Every. Single. Time.
Comparison:
You can manually flip the scroll setting each time you plug in or unplug a mouse. Takes about 10 seconds, but it breaks your flow, and you'll forget half the time.
Some people use Scroll Reverser or Mos. Both are solid apps. NaturalMouse is narrower in scope it does exactly one thing, with no config screen to navigate.
There's no "set it up" step. Grant Accessibility permission, launch it, done.
How it works:
It uses a system-wide CGEventTap approach to intercept scroll events before they reach any app. Each event is tagged by macOS as coming from either a trackpad (continuous) or a mouse (discrete). NaturalMouse only inverts the mouse events the trackpad is untouched.
IOKit watches for device connect/disconnect. Plug in a mouse: scroll flips within a second. Unplug it: flips back. No polling. No manual action.
What it doesn't do:
No Dock icon
No onboarding flow
No settings screen
0% CPU at idle, under 1ms per scroll event when active
Pause/resume from the menu bar if you ever need it. Launch at login. That's the whole app.
Pricing: $4.99 lifetime — use code NATURAL50 for 50% off.
NaturalMouse
AI Disclaimer: Code completion used during development. There are no AI features in the app.
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macOS app I built to fix one tiny but genuinely annoying problem: scroll direction fights between your trackpad and external mouse.
The problem it solves:
macOS has a single global scroll direction setting. Natural scrolling feels right on a trackpad it mimics how your phone works, and content follows your fingers. But on an external mouse, that same setting feels completely backwards to most people.
So you're stuck. Either your trackpad feels wrong, or your mouse does. And every time you switch devices, the frustration is there.
The "fix" most people use: go to System Settings → Mouse → toggle Scroll Direction. Every. Single. Time.
Comparison:
You can manually flip the scroll setting each time you plug in or unplug a mouse. Takes about 10 seconds, but it breaks your flow, and you'll forget half the time.
Some people use Scroll Reverser or Mos. Both are solid apps. NaturalMouse is narrower in scope it does exactly one thing, with no config screen to navigate.
There's no "set it up" step. Grant Accessibility permission, launch it, done.
How it works:
It uses a system-wide CGEventTap approach to intercept scroll events before they reach any app. Each event is tagged by macOS as coming from either a trackpad (continuous) or a mouse (discrete). NaturalMouse only inverts the mouse events the trackpad is untouched.
IOKit watches for device connect/disconnect. Plug in a mouse: scroll flips within a second. Unplug it: flips back. No polling. No manual action.
What it doesn't do:
No Dock icon
No onboarding flow
No settings screen
0% CPU at idle, under 1ms per scroll event when active
Pause/resume from the menu bar if you ever need it. Launch at login. That's the whole app.
Pricing: $4.99 lifetime — use code NATURAL50 for 50% off.
NaturalMouse
AI Disclaimer: Code completion used during development. There are no AI features in the app.
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Browse hundreds of expert-reviewed macOS apps. Weekly picks, in-depth reviews, and expert guides.
Clipbeam: A fully private AI knowledge management system
[Clipbeam](https://preview.redd.it/qnnv0fkh5yzg1.jpg?width=1807&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2a9cb1e44f6641c031ab6b2ccfed4dbaadfbd9a8)
**The problem my app solves**: Information is scattered across different apps, files, web pages, etc. People on average spend 2 hours a week searching for information they know they have saved somewhere, but have to scroll through / search across different apps to retrieve it. Clipbeam is a central repository that can capture information across notes, files, web pages, YouTube videos, screenshots, voice notes and more. It is powered by a local AI agent that automatically organizes all this information and offers semantic search and an AI assistant that can answer detailed questions about any information captured across all media. Consider it a truly **personal** AI assistant, that you train on whatever data you want it to base its answers on.
**My app is better than apps like** Notion or Google Keep because it was built from the ground up to be fully **private**. The AI model and chat assistant runs entirely on your device and even works when you don't have an internet connection. It is fully media agnostic, so doesn't just understand 'notes', but also images, web links, videos and voice memos. It combines the functionality of an AI chat app with the functionality of a full-fledged knowledge library, with items automatically categorized by topics and media type. There is a universal keyboard shortcut **Command ⌘ + C + B** that captures anything you select across macOS.
**Other features include:**
* **Voice recognition and voice chat:** You can dictate notes, clip voice notes and use voice chat with the AI assistant.
* **Sync folders:** Clipbeam can automatically watch a folder on your hard drive. If you watch your Obsidian vault or a folder in your iCloud Drive, whatever is synced to this folder is automatically added to your knowledge vault.
* **Sync bookmarks:** Clipbeam can watch your Safari bookmarks, so anything you bookmark on either your phone or Mac is automatically added to your knowledge library.
[Clipbeam](https://clipbeam.com)
**Pricing:**
1. **Free** on a single device
2. Backup your vault and sync items across devices for:
$49.99 **lifetime** license OR $2.99 per month / $29.99 per year.
**AI Disclaimer:** This post was entirely written by the developer. No AI was used to generate or edit this post. This app was **not** vibe-coded. Clipbeam is offered by [RDC Media Ltd](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/08592072), a company based in the United Kingdom. See [privacy policy](https://clipbeam.com/privacy-notice.html) and [terms](https://clipbeam.com/license.html).
[LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/108281614/)
[Download Clipbeam](https://clipbeam.com)
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[Clipbeam](https://preview.redd.it/qnnv0fkh5yzg1.jpg?width=1807&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2a9cb1e44f6641c031ab6b2ccfed4dbaadfbd9a8)
**The problem my app solves**: Information is scattered across different apps, files, web pages, etc. People on average spend 2 hours a week searching for information they know they have saved somewhere, but have to scroll through / search across different apps to retrieve it. Clipbeam is a central repository that can capture information across notes, files, web pages, YouTube videos, screenshots, voice notes and more. It is powered by a local AI agent that automatically organizes all this information and offers semantic search and an AI assistant that can answer detailed questions about any information captured across all media. Consider it a truly **personal** AI assistant, that you train on whatever data you want it to base its answers on.
**My app is better than apps like** Notion or Google Keep because it was built from the ground up to be fully **private**. The AI model and chat assistant runs entirely on your device and even works when you don't have an internet connection. It is fully media agnostic, so doesn't just understand 'notes', but also images, web links, videos and voice memos. It combines the functionality of an AI chat app with the functionality of a full-fledged knowledge library, with items automatically categorized by topics and media type. There is a universal keyboard shortcut **Command ⌘ + C + B** that captures anything you select across macOS.
**Other features include:**
* **Voice recognition and voice chat:** You can dictate notes, clip voice notes and use voice chat with the AI assistant.
* **Sync folders:** Clipbeam can automatically watch a folder on your hard drive. If you watch your Obsidian vault or a folder in your iCloud Drive, whatever is synced to this folder is automatically added to your knowledge vault.
* **Sync bookmarks:** Clipbeam can watch your Safari bookmarks, so anything you bookmark on either your phone or Mac is automatically added to your knowledge library.
[Clipbeam](https://clipbeam.com)
**Pricing:**
1. **Free** on a single device
2. Backup your vault and sync items across devices for:
$49.99 **lifetime** license OR $2.99 per month / $29.99 per year.
**AI Disclaimer:** This post was entirely written by the developer. No AI was used to generate or edit this post. This app was **not** vibe-coded. Clipbeam is offered by [RDC Media Ltd](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/08592072), a company based in the United Kingdom. See [privacy policy](https://clipbeam.com/privacy-notice.html) and [terms](https://clipbeam.com/license.html).
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Castly: simple Mac screen recording with webcam, mic, and local saving
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AskMeety - Meeting notes that never leave your Mac, now with eyes. 100% private and 100% yours.
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