DrawSimple 1.1 is out now -- DrawSimple is a Simple-but-Deep image editor for Mac with layers, vectors, and a deeply optimized MCP server so your existing AI agent (or your own code) can draw for you.. or with you. Your hands, Claude's "hands," One Cavas.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drawsimple/id6759507748?mt=12

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Pop Out Timer gets a modern Mac app
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Chunk 3.2.0 is live with fullscreen window mode and IOS on the way shortly

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Another update for Chunk with a long requested feature. Chunk was once just a menubar app, but now with the click of a button you can detatch the usual fixed panel menubar experience and Chunk becomes a regular window that you can drag and resize. Don't worry, when you're done planning you can toggle back to menubar mode!

We've also added the ability to keep the timer UI visible as a small dragable when Chunk is closed. Just click the button in the bottom right and then when you have an active task and close/hide Chunk the timer Ui will remain and can be repositioned ontop of other apps.

Incase you missed it - we also added cross device syncing. If you have 2 macs logged into the same icloud you can now seamlessly timeblock your day across both devices.

How fast is this? Chunk supports local syncing meaning if your devices are within certain range of each other syncing is 1-2 seconds. If you choose not to enable this or have devices syncing in different locations the sync time ranges from 10-30 seconds. 

Does this affect the privacy first approach? No! Chunk continues to store your data on-device and we do not host your data in our own database. Your data is hosted by your own iCloud account and synced to each devices database. 

If you've not seen Chunk before, its a time-blocking app for macOS. Some of the features include:

Tasks with dates, deadlines, attachments, recurrence, sub-checklists and notes.
Task lists, list groups, reusable templates / routines.
Schedule view for day, week and month with click and drag to create and edit tasks.
drag tasks directly from lists to the schedule view.
Bi-directional calendar sync for apple cal, google and outlook.
Bi-directional syncing with apple reminders.
A local hosted MCP for the claude desktop app
End-of-task completion and rescheduling
Fullscreen notifications
keyboard shortcuts
Available in all workspaces (even when in fullscreen apps)
Task completion and frequency analytics dashboard
On-device storage: we don't hold your data, you do.
No subscription: No card required free-trial \-> lifetime license
Code MACAPPS for 10% off.
NEW: Cross-device syncing

The timing of the cross-device syncing release is no coincidence. This v3.2.0 update is a precursor to the long awaited and almost ready - Chunk for IOS. After a short holiday we are back to development and expect to launch IOS in the next 1-3 weeks.

If you have any questions feel free to drop me a message on LinkedIn or r/ChunkApp

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WallD - Live & static wallpaper app for Mac with playlists, menu-bar controls and 7 MB app

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I got tired of …
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Chunk 3.2.0 is out now: The only time-blocker you need without the subscription

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Suggest me the apps you liked the most, to customize folders

I am currently in the process of revamping my iCloud files and folders to bring form and structure (using Johny Decimal system but tweaked for my needs). I would like to customize my folders with images, icons and other elements to make them personal and match my *current* vibey.

So please suggest any apps that you liked/bookmarked/found that are related to file/folder customization in any way. TIA 🫶

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From a Lifetime Superwhisper user: Cohere + S1 models change everything; it now feels like superwhisper is truly the best.

I've been using Superwhisper for a long time (lifetime license), and I wanted to share some thoughts because I feel like the product has crossed an important threshold recently.

For a while, the common comparison was basically:

WisprFlow:

faster
more polished out of the box
better for people who just want dictation to work

Superwhisper:

more customizable
local models
better for power users
but maybe slower

I think that comparison is now outdated, with the release of Cohere Transcribe + S1 models.

The recent model releases have changed the equation, a lot.

The fact that we now have a high-quality local transcription model that is actually fast enough for daily use is a huge deal. Previously, local AI often meant accepting compromises. Now the tradeoff feels much smaller.

I tested my processing (m4 pro mbp) for a 14sec audio recording and got:

Cohere Transcribe (local): \~369ms
S1-mini cleanup (local): \~109ms

So the complete local processing is roughly around under 500ms after stopping speech.

Thats basically instant for normal dictation.

Then I tested the cloud S1 models:

S1-Voice transcription: \~60–75ms
S1-Language processing: \~360ms

The performance is insane; im not sure how a transcription latency under 100ms is even possible for a cloud model.

I mean there is a meaningful entry barrier towards Superwhisper although meager, I just thought I should let more people know about this.

IMHO, Superwhisper is the best dictation product out there as of now, and I'm pretty sure it'll be even better considering it's development speed. Considering that it even has a lifetime purchase, give It more attention; lets let the team thrive. I'm sure that they'll do even better with more support. TBH, I felt like all they need is better marketing which is precisely why I posted this (\ I am not affiliated with superwhisper nor cohere).

Seeing products like wisprflow get much more attention in comparison kinda feels weird although I see why; it just works without much setup, I guess its why they're more mainstream.

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Dev Update on Vivid Walls: audio reactive scenes and live album art landed

Hey r/macapps, I posted Vivid Walls here about three months ago and got a ton of useful feedback, so here is where it ended up.

The problem: Wallpaper Engine is one of the most popular apps on Steam and has never had a Mac version, so switching to a Mac means leaving your whole wallpaper library behind. Vivid Walls runs real Wallpaper Engine scene files natively on macOS, plus 4K video, web, GIF and static wallpapers, per monitor and battery aware.

New since that post: scenes can react to whatever your Mac is playing, and wallpapers with music widgets show live Now Playing album art from Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube. A lot more of the scene library renders correctly than it did at launch.

You do not need a Windows PC to use it. Eight animated wallpapers are included and load the first time you open the app. If you do have a library on Windows, there is a free companion app that transfers it to the Mac over your local network, with no account and no cloud.

Compared to the alternatives: Wallpaper Engine has no Mac build, and running it through Whisky or CrossOver does not really work. Mac apps like Plash and Wallpaper Wizard handle video and web wallpapers, but they cannot run Wallpaper Engine scene files or react to audio.

Pricing: $9.99 one time on the Mac App Store, no subscription. Apple Silicon, macOS 14 or later.

It handles the majority of scenes but not 100 percent, and I patch them as people report issues. Send me a Workshop link if something renders wrong and I will look at it.

I am the developer, happy to answer questions. Site and demo videos: https://vividwalls.app Would love this sub's take on what to build next. (Store link in a comment per sub norms.)

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MojoPad - in the same spirit as WikidPad & VoodooPad. Any good?

I've been around long enough to remember WikidPad when I was still using JSPWiki. Unfortunately, it died out many years ago

I see that MojoPad is in the same spirit as WikidPad and VoodooPad

Has anyone taken the plunge and is using this? If so, what is your experience?

MojoPad - second brain & PKM

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Habitat - A whole ecosystem of tools, all in one app.

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