Any apps that help my change audio and mic source from the upper taskbar
Any apps that help me change audio and mic source from the upper taskbar? Getting tired of always going to settings to do it. Only looking to switch audio/mic source don't need anything to do with mixing.
free or low cost is fine.
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Any apps that help me change audio and mic source from the upper taskbar? Getting tired of always going to settings to do it. Only looking to switch audio/mic source don't need anything to do with mixing.
free or low cost is fine.
https://redd.it/1wlkbcb
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AltBrowse: A Mac Menubar Browser Picker & Default Browser Switcher
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https://redd.it/1wlhloy
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Music Player Classic - A Simple And Beautiful Offline Music App
https://redd.it/1wlrmyy
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https://redd.it/1wlrmyy
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RayMate: free macOS app for AI chat, inline rewriting and on-device dictation
https://redd.it/1wlu7av
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https://redd.it/1wlu7av
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[os] rift - a fast tiling and scrolling window manager for macos
https://github.com/acsandmann/rift/
https://redd.it/1wlwq42
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https://github.com/acsandmann/rift/
https://redd.it/1wlwq42
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GitHub - acsandmann/rift: a tiling window manager for macos
a tiling window manager for macos. Contribute to acsandmann/rift development by creating an account on GitHub.
Sonexis - Shape your Audio in Real TimeMacOS.
Hey Guys,
I've been incrementally working on Sonexis for a while now, with the idea of making audio processing on macOS feel a lot more open-ended and user friendly. Instead of just giving you a bunch of effects with some sliders, Sonexis gives you a node editor where you can actually build out your processing paths. A big part of the app is customizability: You can branch your audio into parallel chains, process the left and right channels independently, and even use external Audio Units alongside Sonexis's built-in effects.
Sonexis isn't just an EQ app or a simple stack of audio effects either. It comes with a wide mix of processing tools and creative effects, from EQs and compressors to tremolo, stereo widening, reverb, and more, all of which can be combined however you want inside the node editor. This in tandem with your own Audio Units allow you to experiment and create/shape the audio however you want.
Processing img a9ucreoozsqh1...
With the latest update, you can now have independent chains for each app, giving you even more control over how your Mac sounds. I've also added a menu bar panel, so you don't need to constantly open Sonexis just to make quick changes.
I've put a lot of effort into the UX of Sonexis. There are tutorials throughout the app, starter presets to help you get going, and your work is saved so you don't have to rebuild everything every time you come back.
Independent App Chains
The Menu Bar Controls
Also it's worth mentioning that Sonexis doesn't use or install any virtual audio devices or drivers. It uses Apple's Process Taps directly so there's no need for any extra setup.
Competitors: Similar apps include AudioHijack($69) and SoundSource($49). Sonexis on top of being free, doesn't use a virtual audio device or driver and gives you a much more open-ended approach for building/experimenting with your own chains, and hey it's open source!
As is always, Sonexis isn't a complete application and there's always areas to improve, if you come across any bugs or any features you think Sonexis could have I'd love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to leave them on the Github Issues page or the feedback form on the website.
Website: https://sonexis.ink
Github: https://github.com/skanda-vyas-srinivasan/Sonexis
Who am I? I'm Skanda lol. Here's my LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/skanda-vyas. Feel free to reach out if you want to chat about literally anything.
https://redd.it/1wm3sw3
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Hey Guys,
I've been incrementally working on Sonexis for a while now, with the idea of making audio processing on macOS feel a lot more open-ended and user friendly. Instead of just giving you a bunch of effects with some sliders, Sonexis gives you a node editor where you can actually build out your processing paths. A big part of the app is customizability: You can branch your audio into parallel chains, process the left and right channels independently, and even use external Audio Units alongside Sonexis's built-in effects.
Sonexis isn't just an EQ app or a simple stack of audio effects either. It comes with a wide mix of processing tools and creative effects, from EQs and compressors to tremolo, stereo widening, reverb, and more, all of which can be combined however you want inside the node editor. This in tandem with your own Audio Units allow you to experiment and create/shape the audio however you want.
Processing img a9ucreoozsqh1...
With the latest update, you can now have independent chains for each app, giving you even more control over how your Mac sounds. I've also added a menu bar panel, so you don't need to constantly open Sonexis just to make quick changes.
I've put a lot of effort into the UX of Sonexis. There are tutorials throughout the app, starter presets to help you get going, and your work is saved so you don't have to rebuild everything every time you come back.
Independent App Chains
The Menu Bar Controls
Also it's worth mentioning that Sonexis doesn't use or install any virtual audio devices or drivers. It uses Apple's Process Taps directly so there's no need for any extra setup.
Competitors: Similar apps include AudioHijack($69) and SoundSource($49). Sonexis on top of being free, doesn't use a virtual audio device or driver and gives you a much more open-ended approach for building/experimenting with your own chains, and hey it's open source!
As is always, Sonexis isn't a complete application and there's always areas to improve, if you come across any bugs or any features you think Sonexis could have I'd love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to leave them on the Github Issues page or the feedback form on the website.
Website: https://sonexis.ink
Github: https://github.com/skanda-vyas-srinivasan/Sonexis
Who am I? I'm Skanda lol. Here's my LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/skanda-vyas. Feel free to reach out if you want to chat about literally anything.
https://redd.it/1wm3sw3
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A native Mac app for Sankey diagrams (SankeyFlow) - made by me 😊
Hey folks 👋
I just put out my first Mac app, SankeyFlow, and this felt like the right place to show it off since you all actually care about apps feeling native instead of like a website wearing a trench coat.
Backstory: I make Sankey diagrams (the flow charts, budgets splitting into rent/food/savings, that kind of thing) more than a normal person should. Excel technically does them but it's miserable, Google Sheets can't, and Sankeymatic works but still feels like a tool from 2004. I wanted something that felt like an actual Mac app: a document you save, a proper inspector, keyboard shortcuts, dark mode that isn't an afterthought.
So I built it. I'm not a Swift developer by trade, I leaned hard on Claude Code for a lot of the implementation, but every design decision, every "no that's not it, try again" was me obsessing over details nobody will probably notice. Things like:
the color gradients between flows blend through a proper color space instead of just interpolating RGB, so you don't get that muddy brown blob you get from blue → orange in most tools
you can build a diagram three ways: type it as plain text (
exports to PNG, PDF, and actual clean SVG, not a rasterized mess
One-time payment in the Mac App Store. Your content is yours.
It's on the Mac App Store now: sankeyflow.app has the details and a link.
I'd genuinely love feedback from this sub specifically, you're the pickiest audience about what "feels native" even means, and if something bugs you about it I want to know before I get too attached to how it works now. Happy to answer anything about the build too.
https://redd.it/1wm6v1j
@macappsbackup
Hey folks 👋
I just put out my first Mac app, SankeyFlow, and this felt like the right place to show it off since you all actually care about apps feeling native instead of like a website wearing a trench coat.
Backstory: I make Sankey diagrams (the flow charts, budgets splitting into rent/food/savings, that kind of thing) more than a normal person should. Excel technically does them but it's miserable, Google Sheets can't, and Sankeymatic works but still feels like a tool from 2004. I wanted something that felt like an actual Mac app: a document you save, a proper inspector, keyboard shortcuts, dark mode that isn't an afterthought.
So I built it. I'm not a Swift developer by trade, I leaned hard on Claude Code for a lot of the implementation, but every design decision, every "no that's not it, try again" was me obsessing over details nobody will probably notice. Things like:
the color gradients between flows blend through a proper color space instead of just interpolating RGB, so you don't get that muddy brown blob you get from blue → orange in most tools
you can build a diagram three ways: type it as plain text (
Salary [3000] Budget), drag rows around visually, or paste a spreadsheet straight inexports to PNG, PDF, and actual clean SVG, not a rasterized mess
One-time payment in the Mac App Store. Your content is yours.
It's on the Mac App Store now: sankeyflow.app has the details and a link.
I'd genuinely love feedback from this sub specifically, you're the pickiest audience about what "feels native" even means, and if something bugs you about it I want to know before I get too attached to how it works now. Happy to answer anything about the build too.
https://redd.it/1wm6v1j
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sankeyflow.app
Sankey diagrams, natively on your Mac.
DBClient: a native Mac database client for 12 engines. Free for local databases, yearly licence for remote ones (I'm the dev)
https://dbclient.net
https://redd.it/1wm70rd
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https://dbclient.net
https://redd.it/1wm70rd
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dbclient.net
DBClient — The database client that belongs on a Mac
One native app for twelve database engines. Query, edit rows in place, design tables, draw your schema, ask an assistant — no account, no telemetry.
Monthly Roundup Top Mac Apps & Threads -- August 2026
A monthly roundup pulling the highest-voted apps and threads from r/MacApps over the past month (not my picks, this is 100% based on upvotes & comments) -- for anyone who doesn't check the sub every day. All credit to original posters; click through for full details.
# Top New App Discoveries
1. **Flairy** (Free) \-- custom folder icons for macOS. Makes folders visually distinct so you can tell them apart at a glance. 766 votes, 345 comments.
2. **Droppy 15** (Lifetime) \-- a menu bar app packed with features -- clipboard history, drag-and-drop across spaces, screenshot OCR, timers, window snapping, media controls, video sharing, all in one. 555 votes, 517 comments.
3. **Hold My Notes** (Lifetime) \-- sticky notes that live on the edge of your screen. Hover to peek, click to open, mark complete to move it. 419 votes, 217 comments.
4. **macUSB** (Free, open source) \-- all-in-one bootable USB creator for macOS, Linux, and Windows. Can also download macOS installers directly from Apple's servers. 386 votes, 124 comments.
5. **Antinote 2.0** (Lifetime) \-- lightweight scratchpad, big 2.0 update. iCloud sync, JavaScript extensions, Vim keybindings, and an iOS beta. 343 votes, 121 comments.
6. **Nought** (Free → $9.99) \-- native Mac spreadsheet. 5.5 MB, fully offline, opens .xlsx files. 303 votes, 196 comments.
7. **Parall** (Lifetime) \-- run multiple separate instances of the same Mac app, each with its own identity and config. 290 votes, 96 comments.
8. **BetterMacWidgets** (Lifetime) \-- live animated desktop widgets for macOS. 277 votes, 502 comments.
9. **Run Chrome Extensions in Safari** (Lifetime) \-- a CLI that lets you install and run Chrome extensions in Safari. 272 votes, 86 comments.
10. **OpenDisk** (Free, open source) \-- free, open-source DaisyDisk alternative. 258 votes, 126 comments. → Alternatives: **Radix** (Free) \-- native macOS disk space analyzer (503 votes, 209 comments). NeoDisk \-- another disk-space tool, though no r/MacApps post to link.
11. **FinderCue** (Free) \-- adds an address bar on top of Finder windows. Free forever per the dev. 229 votes, 141 comments.
12. **Refine** (Lifetime) \-- Grammarly alternative that runs 100% offline. 13-month update. 194 votes, 104 comments.
13. **Lore** (Free) \-- YouTube video downloading and playlist building over plain RSS. No algorithm, no Google account. Archives videos locally with transcript search, highlights, and SponsorBlock. 194 votes, 71 comments.
14. **Capptivo**
A monthly roundup pulling the highest-voted apps and threads from r/MacApps over the past month (not my picks, this is 100% based on upvotes & comments) -- for anyone who doesn't check the sub every day. All credit to original posters; click through for full details.
# Top New App Discoveries
1. **Flairy** (Free) \-- custom folder icons for macOS. Makes folders visually distinct so you can tell them apart at a glance. 766 votes, 345 comments.
2. **Droppy 15** (Lifetime) \-- a menu bar app packed with features -- clipboard history, drag-and-drop across spaces, screenshot OCR, timers, window snapping, media controls, video sharing, all in one. 555 votes, 517 comments.
3. **Hold My Notes** (Lifetime) \-- sticky notes that live on the edge of your screen. Hover to peek, click to open, mark complete to move it. 419 votes, 217 comments.
4. **macUSB** (Free, open source) \-- all-in-one bootable USB creator for macOS, Linux, and Windows. Can also download macOS installers directly from Apple's servers. 386 votes, 124 comments.
5. **Antinote 2.0** (Lifetime) \-- lightweight scratchpad, big 2.0 update. iCloud sync, JavaScript extensions, Vim keybindings, and an iOS beta. 343 votes, 121 comments.
6. **Nought** (Free → $9.99) \-- native Mac spreadsheet. 5.5 MB, fully offline, opens .xlsx files. 303 votes, 196 comments.
7. **Parall** (Lifetime) \-- run multiple separate instances of the same Mac app, each with its own identity and config. 290 votes, 96 comments.
8. **BetterMacWidgets** (Lifetime) \-- live animated desktop widgets for macOS. 277 votes, 502 comments.
9. **Run Chrome Extensions in Safari** (Lifetime) \-- a CLI that lets you install and run Chrome extensions in Safari. 272 votes, 86 comments.
10. **OpenDisk** (Free, open source) \-- free, open-source DaisyDisk alternative. 258 votes, 126 comments. → Alternatives: **Radix** (Free) \-- native macOS disk space analyzer (503 votes, 209 comments). NeoDisk \-- another disk-space tool, though no r/MacApps post to link.
11. **FinderCue** (Free) \-- adds an address bar on top of Finder windows. Free forever per the dev. 229 votes, 141 comments.
12. **Refine** (Lifetime) \-- Grammarly alternative that runs 100% offline. 13-month update. 194 votes, 104 comments.
13. **Lore** (Free) \-- YouTube video downloading and playlist building over plain RSS. No algorithm, no Google account. Archives videos locally with transcript search, highlights, and SponsorBlock. 194 votes, 71 comments.
14. **Capptivo**
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(Free, open source) \-- Screen Studio alternative with auto zoom, captions, and draw-on-screen annotations. 191 votes, 98 comments.
15. **Hoy** (Lifetime) \-- a "walkie-talkie" for your Mac's menu bar. Drop messages, files, voice, screen recordings. Pre-release from the developer behind Monocle (a Mac browser). 171 votes, 135 comments.
# Best Discussions
1. "I got tired of …" \-- the most upvoted Tip thread of the month. 700 votes, 130 comments.
2. Making Sense of macOS Notch Apps \-- a directory of 60+ notch apps, trying to sort out what's out there. 184 votes, 106 comments.
3. Apps I Am Not Uninstalling 10 (1 Year) \-- tenth post in the series, one year in. 142 votes, 151 comments.
4. Five Free Apps / More Free Mac Apps / Five Free Apps With No Telemetry \-- three separate recommendation threads that all landed around 115 votes each.
5. Mac Apps Roundup: My Picks from July \-- someone else's monthly picks, not this series. 95 votes, 58 comments.
6. The Economics of Open-Source Software \-- can free and open-source Mac apps actually sustain themselves? 91 votes, 61 comments.
7. What Calendar App Are You Using \-- 87 votes, 191 comments.
8. Seeking AltTab alternatives \-- 78 votes, 84 comments.
9. Thinking of going back to default apps \-- 70 votes, 101 comments.
10. Same Mac app, same price: App Store or developer website? \-- where do you buy when the price is the same? 36 votes, 132 comments.
# News & Announcements
[Raycast V2 will require payment to use BYOK](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vmvgcn/raycast_v2_will_require_payment_to_use_byok/) \-- Raycast moving bring-your-own-key behind a paywall. 33 votes, 86 comments.
Floodtide's removal and comeback \-- got posted as a MacUpdater replacement, mods pulled it, people noticed (19 votes), and the dev reposted it properly \-- took off the second time (109 votes, 197 comments).
[Resurf goes fully native](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vjob1n/resurf_is_now_fully_native_i_rewrote_the_whole/) \-- Resurf is a personal library for saving inspiration, articles, screenshots, etc. The dev rewrote the Mac app from scratch and added iPhone/iPad with iCloud sync. 113 votes, 101 comments.
**Mac Mouse Fix broken on macOS 27** \-- Spaces and Mission Control stopped working with the popular mouse utility after the macOS update. 18 votes, 26 comments.
# Also Worth a Look (Runner-ups)
Biscotti (Free, private meeting notes) 170v/115c,
15. **Hoy** (Lifetime) \-- a "walkie-talkie" for your Mac's menu bar. Drop messages, files, voice, screen recordings. Pre-release from the developer behind Monocle (a Mac browser). 171 votes, 135 comments.
# Best Discussions
1. "I got tired of …" \-- the most upvoted Tip thread of the month. 700 votes, 130 comments.
2. Making Sense of macOS Notch Apps \-- a directory of 60+ notch apps, trying to sort out what's out there. 184 votes, 106 comments.
3. Apps I Am Not Uninstalling 10 (1 Year) \-- tenth post in the series, one year in. 142 votes, 151 comments.
4. Five Free Apps / More Free Mac Apps / Five Free Apps With No Telemetry \-- three separate recommendation threads that all landed around 115 votes each.
5. Mac Apps Roundup: My Picks from July \-- someone else's monthly picks, not this series. 95 votes, 58 comments.
6. The Economics of Open-Source Software \-- can free and open-source Mac apps actually sustain themselves? 91 votes, 61 comments.
7. What Calendar App Are You Using \-- 87 votes, 191 comments.
8. Seeking AltTab alternatives \-- 78 votes, 84 comments.
9. Thinking of going back to default apps \-- 70 votes, 101 comments.
10. Same Mac app, same price: App Store or developer website? \-- where do you buy when the price is the same? 36 votes, 132 comments.
# News & Announcements
[Raycast V2 will require payment to use BYOK](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vmvgcn/raycast_v2_will_require_payment_to_use_byok/) \-- Raycast moving bring-your-own-key behind a paywall. 33 votes, 86 comments.
Floodtide's removal and comeback \-- got posted as a MacUpdater replacement, mods pulled it, people noticed (19 votes), and the dev reposted it properly \-- took off the second time (109 votes, 197 comments).
[Resurf goes fully native](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vjob1n/resurf_is_now_fully_native_i_rewrote_the_whole/) \-- Resurf is a personal library for saving inspiration, articles, screenshots, etc. The dev rewrote the Mac app from scratch and added iPhone/iPad with iCloud sync. 113 votes, 101 comments.
**Mac Mouse Fix broken on macOS 27** \-- Spaces and Mission Control stopped working with the popular mouse utility after the macOS update. 18 votes, 26 comments.
# Also Worth a Look (Runner-ups)
Biscotti (Free, private meeting notes) 170v/115c,
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[Monthly Roundup] Top Mac Apps & Threads -- August 2026
A monthly roundup pulling the highest-voted apps and threads from r/MacApps over the past month (not my picks, this is 100% based on upvotes & comments) -- for anyone who doesn't check the sub every day. All credit to original posters; click through for full details.
# Top New App Discoveries
1. [**Flairy**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vi15u4/i_got_tired_of_every_mac_folder_looking_the_same/) *(Free)* \-- custom folder icons for macOS. Makes folders visually distinct so you can tell them apart at a glance. 766 votes, 345 comments.
2. [**Droppy 15**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vrorey/droppy_15_is_out_one_native_app_that_supercharges/) *(Lifetime)* \-- a menu bar app packed with features -- clipboard history, drag-and-drop across spaces, screenshot OCR, timers, window snapping, media controls, video sharing, all in one. 555 votes, 517 comments.
3. [**Hold My Notes**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1w2keho/hold_my_notes_sticky_notes_that_feels_real_and/) *(Lifetime)* \-- sticky notes that live on the edge of your screen. Hover to peek, click to open, mark complete to move it. 419 votes, 217 comments.
4. [**macUSB**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1veckjt/os_macusb_the_allinone_bootable_usb_creator_for/) *(Free, open source)* \-- all-in-one bootable USB creator for macOS, Linux, and Windows. Can also download macOS installers directly from Apple's servers. 386 votes, 124 comments.
5. [**Antinote 2.0**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vx486e/antinote_20_icloud_js_extensions_slotted_notes/) *(Lifetime)* \-- lightweight scratchpad, big 2.0 update. iCloud sync, JavaScript extensions, Vim keybindings, and an iOS beta. 343 votes, 121 comments.
6. [**Nought**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vhshpw/nought_a_native_mac_spreadsheet_is_now_on_the_app/) *(Free → $9.99)* \-- native Mac spreadsheet. 5.5 MB, fully offline, opens .xlsx files. 303 votes, 196 comments.
7. [**Parall**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vmnkbj/parall_one_mac_app_as_many_separate_instances_as/) *(Lifetime)* \-- run multiple separate instances of the same Mac app, each with its own identity and config. 290 votes, 96 comments.
8. [**BetterMacWidgets**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vh20ao/id_like_to_introduce_you_to_bettermacwidgets_so/) *(Lifetime)* \-- live animated desktop widgets for macOS. 277 votes, 502 comments.
9. [**Run Chrome Extensions in Safari**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vsjbs7/run_and_install_chrome_extensions_in_safari/) *(Lifetime)* \-- a CLI that lets you install and run Chrome extensions in Safari. 272 votes, 86 comments.
10. [**OpenDisk**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vef3k2/os_opendisk_a_free_open_source_daisydisk/) *(Free, open source)* \-- free, open-source DaisyDisk alternative. 258 votes, 126 comments. → Alternatives: [**Radix**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1u7xm5p/os_radix_native_macos_disk_space_analyzer_free/) *(Free)* \-- native macOS disk space analyzer (503 votes, 209 comments). **NeoDisk** \-- another disk-space tool, though no r/MacApps post to link.
11. [**FinderCue**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vpzset/findercue_finder_finally_has_an_address_bar_add/) *(Free)* \-- adds an address bar on top of Finder windows. Free forever per the dev. 229 votes, 141 comments.
12. [**Refine**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vkmk39/refine_a_grammarly_alternative_that_runs_100/) *(Lifetime)* \-- Grammarly alternative that runs 100% offline. 13-month update. 194 votes, 104 comments.
13. [**Lore**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vp7frj/lore_a_free_app_for_youtubevideo_downloading_also/) *(Free)* \-- YouTube video downloading and playlist building over plain RSS. No algorithm, no Google account. Archives videos locally with transcript search, highlights, and SponsorBlock. 194 votes, 71 comments.
14. [**Capptivo**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vqyywe/os_capptivo_opensource_alternative_to_screen/)
A monthly roundup pulling the highest-voted apps and threads from r/MacApps over the past month (not my picks, this is 100% based on upvotes & comments) -- for anyone who doesn't check the sub every day. All credit to original posters; click through for full details.
# Top New App Discoveries
1. [**Flairy**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vi15u4/i_got_tired_of_every_mac_folder_looking_the_same/) *(Free)* \-- custom folder icons for macOS. Makes folders visually distinct so you can tell them apart at a glance. 766 votes, 345 comments.
2. [**Droppy 15**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vrorey/droppy_15_is_out_one_native_app_that_supercharges/) *(Lifetime)* \-- a menu bar app packed with features -- clipboard history, drag-and-drop across spaces, screenshot OCR, timers, window snapping, media controls, video sharing, all in one. 555 votes, 517 comments.
3. [**Hold My Notes**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1w2keho/hold_my_notes_sticky_notes_that_feels_real_and/) *(Lifetime)* \-- sticky notes that live on the edge of your screen. Hover to peek, click to open, mark complete to move it. 419 votes, 217 comments.
4. [**macUSB**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1veckjt/os_macusb_the_allinone_bootable_usb_creator_for/) *(Free, open source)* \-- all-in-one bootable USB creator for macOS, Linux, and Windows. Can also download macOS installers directly from Apple's servers. 386 votes, 124 comments.
5. [**Antinote 2.0**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vx486e/antinote_20_icloud_js_extensions_slotted_notes/) *(Lifetime)* \-- lightweight scratchpad, big 2.0 update. iCloud sync, JavaScript extensions, Vim keybindings, and an iOS beta. 343 votes, 121 comments.
6. [**Nought**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vhshpw/nought_a_native_mac_spreadsheet_is_now_on_the_app/) *(Free → $9.99)* \-- native Mac spreadsheet. 5.5 MB, fully offline, opens .xlsx files. 303 votes, 196 comments.
7. [**Parall**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vmnkbj/parall_one_mac_app_as_many_separate_instances_as/) *(Lifetime)* \-- run multiple separate instances of the same Mac app, each with its own identity and config. 290 votes, 96 comments.
8. [**BetterMacWidgets**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vh20ao/id_like_to_introduce_you_to_bettermacwidgets_so/) *(Lifetime)* \-- live animated desktop widgets for macOS. 277 votes, 502 comments.
9. [**Run Chrome Extensions in Safari**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vsjbs7/run_and_install_chrome_extensions_in_safari/) *(Lifetime)* \-- a CLI that lets you install and run Chrome extensions in Safari. 272 votes, 86 comments.
10. [**OpenDisk**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vef3k2/os_opendisk_a_free_open_source_daisydisk/) *(Free, open source)* \-- free, open-source DaisyDisk alternative. 258 votes, 126 comments. → Alternatives: [**Radix**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1u7xm5p/os_radix_native_macos_disk_space_analyzer_free/) *(Free)* \-- native macOS disk space analyzer (503 votes, 209 comments). **NeoDisk** \-- another disk-space tool, though no r/MacApps post to link.
11. [**FinderCue**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vpzset/findercue_finder_finally_has_an_address_bar_add/) *(Free)* \-- adds an address bar on top of Finder windows. Free forever per the dev. 229 votes, 141 comments.
12. [**Refine**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vkmk39/refine_a_grammarly_alternative_that_runs_100/) *(Lifetime)* \-- Grammarly alternative that runs 100% offline. 13-month update. 194 votes, 104 comments.
13. [**Lore**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vp7frj/lore_a_free_app_for_youtubevideo_downloading_also/) *(Free)* \-- YouTube video downloading and playlist building over plain RSS. No algorithm, no Google account. Archives videos locally with transcript search, highlights, and SponsorBlock. 194 votes, 71 comments.
14. [**Capptivo**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vqyywe/os_capptivo_opensource_alternative_to_screen/)
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*(Free, open source)* \-- Screen Studio alternative with auto zoom, captions, and draw-on-screen annotations. 191 votes, 98 comments.
15. [**Hoy**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1venqhi/hoy_for_mac_prerelease_a_walkietalkie_for_your/) *(Lifetime)* \-- a "walkie-talkie" for your Mac's menu bar. Drop messages, files, voice, screen recordings. Pre-release from the developer behind Monocle (a Mac browser). 171 votes, 135 comments.
# Best Discussions
1. ["I got tired of …"](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vv7jua/i_got_tired_of/) \-- the most upvoted Tip thread of the month. 700 votes, 130 comments.
2. [Making Sense of macOS Notch Apps](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vo1qut/making_sense_of_macos_notch_apps/) \-- a directory of 60+ notch apps, trying to sort out what's out there. 184 votes, 106 comments.
3. [Apps I Am Not Uninstalling 10 (1 Year)](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vzm98x/apps_i_am_not_uninstalling_10_1_year/) \-- tenth post in the series, one year in. 142 votes, 151 comments.
4. [Five Free Apps](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vpqyjm/five_free_apps/) / [More Free Mac Apps](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vqkzqs/more_free_mac_apps/) / [Five Free Apps With No Telemetry](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1w22qn2/five_free_apps_with_no_telemetry_no_accounts_that/) \-- three separate recommendation threads that all landed around 115 votes each.
5. [Mac Apps Roundup: My Picks from July](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1veq9pu/mac_apps_roundup_my_picks_from_july/) \-- someone else's monthly picks, not this series. 95 votes, 58 comments.
6. [The Economics of Open-Source Software](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vod7l0/osthe_economics_of_opensource_software/) \-- can free and open-source Mac apps actually sustain themselves? 91 votes, 61 comments.
7. [What Calendar App Are You Using](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vqce0k/what_calendar_app_are_you_using/) \-- 87 votes, 191 comments.
8. [Seeking AltTab alternatives](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vexstt/seeking_alttab_alternatives/) \-- 78 votes, 84 comments.
9. [Thinking of going back to default apps](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vfvsbl/zenminder_apple_reminders_in_a_menu_bar_as_a/) \-- 70 votes, 101 comments.
10. [Same Mac app, same price: App Store or developer website?](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vypup3/same_mac_app_same_price_app_store_or_developer/) \-- where do you buy when the price is the same? 36 votes, 132 comments.
# News & Announcements
* [**Raycast V2 will require payment to use BYOK**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vmvgcn/raycast_v2_will_require_payment_to_use_byok/) \-- Raycast moving bring-your-own-key behind a paywall. 33 votes, 86 comments.
* **Floodtide's removal and comeback** \-- got posted as a MacUpdater replacement, mods pulled it, [people noticed](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vzezqz/what_happened_to_floodtide/) (19 votes), and the dev [reposted it properly](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1w2zat8/floodtide_update_all_your_mac_apps_from_on_place/) \-- took off the second time (109 votes, 197 comments).
* [**Resurf goes fully native**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vjob1n/resurf_is_now_fully_native_i_rewrote_the_whole/) \-- Resurf is a personal library for saving inspiration, articles, screenshots, etc. The dev rewrote the Mac app from scratch and added iPhone/iPad with iCloud sync. 113 votes, 101 comments.
* [**Mac Mouse Fix broken on macOS 27**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vlabtb/mac_mouse_fix_spaces_mission_control_broken_on/) \-- Spaces and Mission Control stopped working with the popular mouse utility after the macOS update. 18 votes, 26 comments.
# Also Worth a Look (Runner-ups)
[Biscotti](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vxz17k/biscotti_a_free_and_private_meeting_notetaking/) *(Free, private meeting notes)* 170v/115c,
15. [**Hoy**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1venqhi/hoy_for_mac_prerelease_a_walkietalkie_for_your/) *(Lifetime)* \-- a "walkie-talkie" for your Mac's menu bar. Drop messages, files, voice, screen recordings. Pre-release from the developer behind Monocle (a Mac browser). 171 votes, 135 comments.
# Best Discussions
1. ["I got tired of …"](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vv7jua/i_got_tired_of/) \-- the most upvoted Tip thread of the month. 700 votes, 130 comments.
2. [Making Sense of macOS Notch Apps](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vo1qut/making_sense_of_macos_notch_apps/) \-- a directory of 60+ notch apps, trying to sort out what's out there. 184 votes, 106 comments.
3. [Apps I Am Not Uninstalling 10 (1 Year)](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vzm98x/apps_i_am_not_uninstalling_10_1_year/) \-- tenth post in the series, one year in. 142 votes, 151 comments.
4. [Five Free Apps](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vpqyjm/five_free_apps/) / [More Free Mac Apps](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vqkzqs/more_free_mac_apps/) / [Five Free Apps With No Telemetry](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1w22qn2/five_free_apps_with_no_telemetry_no_accounts_that/) \-- three separate recommendation threads that all landed around 115 votes each.
5. [Mac Apps Roundup: My Picks from July](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1veq9pu/mac_apps_roundup_my_picks_from_july/) \-- someone else's monthly picks, not this series. 95 votes, 58 comments.
6. [The Economics of Open-Source Software](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vod7l0/osthe_economics_of_opensource_software/) \-- can free and open-source Mac apps actually sustain themselves? 91 votes, 61 comments.
7. [What Calendar App Are You Using](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vqce0k/what_calendar_app_are_you_using/) \-- 87 votes, 191 comments.
8. [Seeking AltTab alternatives](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vexstt/seeking_alttab_alternatives/) \-- 78 votes, 84 comments.
9. [Thinking of going back to default apps](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vfvsbl/zenminder_apple_reminders_in_a_menu_bar_as_a/) \-- 70 votes, 101 comments.
10. [Same Mac app, same price: App Store or developer website?](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vypup3/same_mac_app_same_price_app_store_or_developer/) \-- where do you buy when the price is the same? 36 votes, 132 comments.
# News & Announcements
* [**Raycast V2 will require payment to use BYOK**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vmvgcn/raycast_v2_will_require_payment_to_use_byok/) \-- Raycast moving bring-your-own-key behind a paywall. 33 votes, 86 comments.
* **Floodtide's removal and comeback** \-- got posted as a MacUpdater replacement, mods pulled it, [people noticed](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vzezqz/what_happened_to_floodtide/) (19 votes), and the dev [reposted it properly](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1w2zat8/floodtide_update_all_your_mac_apps_from_on_place/) \-- took off the second time (109 votes, 197 comments).
* [**Resurf goes fully native**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vjob1n/resurf_is_now_fully_native_i_rewrote_the_whole/) \-- Resurf is a personal library for saving inspiration, articles, screenshots, etc. The dev rewrote the Mac app from scratch and added iPhone/iPad with iCloud sync. 113 votes, 101 comments.
* [**Mac Mouse Fix broken on macOS 27**](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vlabtb/mac_mouse_fix_spaces_mission_control_broken_on/) \-- Spaces and Mission Control stopped working with the popular mouse utility after the macOS update. 18 votes, 26 comments.
# Also Worth a Look (Runner-ups)
[Biscotti](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vxz17k/biscotti_a_free_and_private_meeting_notetaking/) *(Free, private meeting notes)* 170v/115c,
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making](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vub7wx/os_open_source_duolingo_for_language_course/) *(Free/OS)* 71v/38c, [ClipSync](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vrliya/osclipsync_seamless_file_transfer_clipboard_sync/) *(Free/OS, file transfer and clipboard sync between Mac and Android)* 71v/82c, [Paperman 3](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vf94gm/paperman_3_a_cozy_paper_texture_for_mac_now_over/) *(Lifetime, paper texture overlay for full-screen apps)* 66v/123c, [One Big Note](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1w2yw1v/i_finally_made_my_first_mac_app_one_big_note_a/) *(Lifetime $0.99, auto-saving scratchpad)* 58v/46c, [Trove File Explorer 1.3](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1w3u1cm/trove_file_explorer_just_hit_130_the_finder/) *(Lifetime, Finder alt for Windows switchers)* 57v/67c, [Chronoid](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vqrh1k/macos_chronoid_automatic_time_tracking/) *(Lifetime, automatic time tracking with iCloud sync)* 55v/54c, [App Trust Preview](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1w00og9/app_trust_preview_see_what_is_inside_a_mac_app/) *(Lifetime, inspect apps before opening)* 55v/81c, [Cosmil 2.0](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vg8tci/cosmil_20_a_beautiful_multipane_finder/) *(Lifetime, multi-pane Finder alternative)* 55v/141c, [TimeToGo](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vnauyb/i_kept_reopening_maps_while_working_so_i_built/) *(Lifetime, commute ETA in your menu bar)* 54v/50c, [Lathe](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vxannm/lathe_browse_edit_and_batch_photos_video_audio/) *(Lifetime, batch edit photos/video/audio/PDFs from Finder)* 53v/63c, [PDFTrail](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1w0f5n2/meet_pdftrail_pdf_extractor/) *(Lifetime, PDF extractor)* 52v/67c, [Vibe music player](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vmqa0w/os_vibe_fast_waveformfocused_music_file_player/) *(Free/OS, waveform-focused music player)* 52v/100c, [PilotCut](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vct27z/pilotcut_i_got_massfrustrated_with_capcut_and/) *(Lifetime, video editor made after getting fed up with CapCut and FinalCut)* 52v/60c, [RetroMac 2.7](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vwi73e/os_windows_95_turns_31_so_retromac_27_brings_the/) *(Lifetime/OS, Windows 95 on your Mac for the anniversary)* 51v/34c, [Unfold v2.8.0](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vkmke9/unfold_v280_quick_look_for_folders_archives/) *(Lifetime, Quick Look for folders, archives, source code)* 51v/57c, [BetterStage](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vxj4am/update_betterstage_v1313_this_is_how_i_actually/) *(Lifetime, Stage Manager replacement)* 48v/56c, [EnviousWispr](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vi92c4/os_enviouswispr_243_one_month_later_600_installs/) *(Free/OS, WisprFlow alternative with offline dictation)* 47v/69c, [ExcalidrawZ](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vzrlko/os_excalidrawz_a_native_excalidraw_client_for_mac/) *(Subscription/OS, native Excalidraw for Mac/iPad/iPhone)* 46v/44c, [Toplify](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vd0h47/i_built_toplify_to_monitor_app_store_rankings/) *(Lifetime, App Store ranking monitor)* 45v/81c, [Trovelo](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vsnvha/trovelo_private_trip_planner_for_mac_now_with_8/) *(Lifetime, private trip planner)* 45v/62c, [Dock Float](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vxyao5/dock_float_a_launcher_utility_that_overcomes_the/) *(Lifetime, launcher utility)* 45v/43c, [Best updater app to replace MacUpdater](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1w35658/best_updater_app_to_replace_macupdater/) *(Help thread)* 45v/81c, [DockFlow](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vqllrb/dockflow_switch_between_setups_dock_presets_in_an/) *(Lifetime, dock preset switching)* 43v/50c, [ExtraBar v1.51](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1vto6rl/extrabar_v151_custom_menu_bar_for_mac_introducing/) *(Lifetime, custom menu bar with MCP and workflows)* 42v/54c, [Folders
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