r/macapps is a subreddit with 262k members. The most common kinds of discussions are self-promotion and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses app, mac, tired, macos, and built, and they frequently recommend/review mac apps, macos, and mac app.
r/MacApps is a one stop shop for all things related to MacOS apps - featuring app showcases, news, updates, sales, discounts and even freebies.
Popular Themes in r/macapps
#1
Self-Promotion
: "[OS] Ghostwriter: autocomplete in every Mac app that runs fully on your Mac"
37 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Organize your iPhone Home Screen from your Mac, or have your AI agent do it for you"
5 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "RapidAPI for Mac (Paw) shutdown?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/macapps
#1
App
48 posts
#2
Mac
27 posts
#3
Tired
25 posts
#4
Macos
17 posts
#5
Built
11 posts
#6
Free
8 posts
#7
Video
4 posts
#8
Struggling
3 posts
#9
Keyboard
2 posts
#10
Dock
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/macapps
Mac Apps
288 reviews
#1
Raycast
4.6★ from 15 reviews
#2
Alfred
4.5★ from 11 reviews
#3
Magnet
4.8★ from 6 reviews
Macos
193 reviews
#1
Raycast
4.7★ from 12 reviews
#2
Safari
4.1★ from 7 reviews
#3
Homebrew
5.0★ from 6 reviews
Mac App
185 reviews
#1
Raycast
5.0★ from 13 reviews
#2
Alfred
5.0★ from 11 reviews
#3
Shottr
4.9★ from 7 reviews
Flair Used in r/macapps
#1
Lifetime
: "Folia Files: a Finder replacement with as many panes as you want, 9 views, and undo for every file operation"
23 posts
#2
Free
: "[OS] Ghostwriter: autocomplete in every Mac app that runs fully on your Mac"
12 posts
#3
Request
: "Looking for an Application manager"
5 posts
#4
Review
: "Apps I am not uninstalling number 13 on Lucky Friday the 13th"
4 posts
#5
Tip
: "Don't delete an online-only file just to free up Mac storage"
3 posts
#6
Help
: "How do you handle license activation limits for a lifetime-license Mac app sold outside the App Store?"
2 posts
#7
News
: "[Update] DynamicLand 4 GlowAhead: widgets in your menu bar, a Claude Code & Codex usage tracker, and a turntable you can scratch"
2 posts
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Yearly
+75k members(40.1%)
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Last updated: November 13, 2026