r/SoftwareandApps is a subreddit with 2k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses app, software, free, built, and windows.
Welcome to SoftwareandApps – a community for discovering, discussing, and sharing everything about software, apps, and digital tools. 🚀
Whether you’re looking for productivity boosters, the latest app releases, troubleshooting tips, or hidden features, this is the place to be. From desktop software to mobile apps, open-source projects to paid tools
Popular Themes in r/SoftwareandApps
#1
Solution Requests
: "Looking for software to manage large numbers of files?"
7 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "An app for airplane mode, bad WiFi, storms, and privacy-sensitive writing"
5 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "Best project management software for events?"
2 posts
#4
Ideas
: "From Pikachu to ZYRON: We Built a Fully Local AI Desktop Assistant That Runs Completely Offline"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/SoftwareandApps
#1
App
: "Remodeling management software that replaced my tool stack"
87 posts
#2
Software
: "Looking for Software to manage large numbers of files?"
37 posts
#3
Free
: "Free, open-source Mac menu-bar app that bundles small utilities. What should I add next?"
20 posts
#4
Built
: "I Built a Chrome extension that turns your tab groups into a Kanban board – open source, no account, no tracking"
20 posts
#5
Windows
: "These Windows apps run without installation and I use them more than anything I've installed"
19 posts
#6
Tool
: "SimpleAudioRouter: split system audio left/right across two Windows devices"
17 posts
#7
Best
17 posts
#8
Macos
: "Free, open-source Mac menu-bar app that bundles small utilities. What should I add next?"
15 posts
#9
Extension
: "I've been creating chrome Extensions in my spare time and enjoying it. If you have a problem you feel a chrome Extension doesn't currently solve, let me know. I'd be interested in building it! Here's some stuff I've made:"
14 posts
#10
Apps
13 posts
Flair Used in r/SoftwareandApps
#1
Software
: "Looking for software to manage large numbers of files?"
5 posts
#2
Apps
: "These Windows apps run without installation and I use them more than anything I've installed"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/SoftwareandApps
Yearly
+2k members(256.4%)
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Last updated: August 7, 2026