Mac Apps reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 311 Reddit reviews across 11 subreddits and 37 posts to rank the best Mac Apps brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/macapps, r/mac, r/macbookpro, r/macbook, r/MacOS. Top-rated brands include Raycast (4.7/5), Alfred (4.6/5), Magnet (4.8/5).
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Reviews311
Subreddits11
Posts37
Brands100
Products0
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#1
Raycast
4.7
(21)
"Raycast is an excellent spotlight alternative."
"Saved my life (spotlight replacement): https://www.raycast.com/"
"100% yes..At a minimum, Raycast continue to evolve weekly with new updates."
"Raycast"
"Raycast is honestly amazing."
"Raycast! Complete game changer for my productivity!"
"I use Raycast instead of Alfred because it’s free and has massive amounts of extensions."
"I'd recommend Raycast"
"Raycast is pretty handy and works well with arc"
"Productivity boosters or fun apps, like Alfred/Raycast."
#2
Alfred
4.6
(17)
"I decided to stick with Alfred. I setup all my F Keys with modifiers to launch my most needed programs in Alfred."
"* [Alfred](https://www.alfredapp.com/): Spotlight search on steroids."
"Alfred"
"Alfred is a much more powerful launcher than Spotlight, worth having a play to see if you like it"
"Productivity boosters or fun apps, like Alfred/Raycast."
"Top recommendations."
"(because is faster than Spotlight)."
"Here are my top picks if you're all like TLDR: Alfred, Bear, CheatSheet."
"Apps that are worth mentioning for me: Alfred."
"I've used Alfred for years (with paid PowerPack). I used Raycast for a couple of months and it just felt like to me that everything took more keystrokes. I went back Alfred and it was a major relief."
#3
Magnet
4.8
(12)
"Magnet"
"I'd recommend Magnet"
"These are just some of the apps I download whenever I buy a new Mac."
"Magnet: it’s a well supported Windows snapper."
"I would give a try to the other window management tool listed here."
"Magnet: let’s you organize windows quickly (really helps if you’re coming over from windows)"
"Magnet to adjust different windows and snap it to grid."
"Magnet is great as well."
"Magnet 🧲"
"It was Magnet until they FINALLY added the ability for windows to snap into place."
#4
Rectangle
4.9
(10)
"Best free version is Rectangle."
"Rectangle for window management"
"Rectangles (window tiler)"
"Rectangle (window tiler)"
"For productivity, I recommend ‘Rectangle’ for window management"
"For snapping windows."
"Very useful for me having a lot of programs I like to quickly be able to snap to full screen."
"Awesome!, I love rectangle and adguard."
"(window management)."
#5
Amphetamine
4.9
(8)
"Amphetamine is great, keeps your device awake as long as you want it to."
"I'd recommend Amphetamine"
"Keeps your Mac awake (Like the old caffeine)."
"Amphetamine to prevent mac from sleeping."
"Amphetamine: let’s you keep the screen on indefinitely"
"Keeps your Mac awake (Like the old caffeine)."
"Amphetamine."
"Let’s you keep the screen on indefinitely."
#6
Bartender
4.8
(8)
"Tide up and personalize your menu bar"
"For hiding most of the system"
"Bartender 4 - paid."
"Bartender to keep mac top menu clean."
"Jumpcut and Bartender are also amazing!"
"Bartender, Alfred, ChatGPT, Alcove, Dropover"
"Bartender to sort out the Menu bar apps that you dont need to see"
#7
AppCleaner
4.7
(7)
"* [AppCleaner](https://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/) - Thoroughly uninstall apps (*free*)"
"Thoroughly uninstall apps (free)."
"For removing apps."
"I've been using Appcleaner forever - it's the best."
"AppCleaner, Onyx, and iTerm2"
"Keeps my library lean."
#8
Shottr
5.0
(6)
"Shottr lets you use all of its features without paying anything, but it isn't free. The developer explicitly asks you to buy the app - as he should because it is a high-quality piece of software for which he deserves to be compensated."
"* [Shottr](https://shottr.cc/): This app is great for taking screenshots."
"This is probably one of the most used utility apps in my organization."
"Shottr (ss and a lot of features)"
"Shottr (screenshot, and a lot of features)"
"Screenshot tool."
#9
TextSniper
5.0
(6)
"TextSniper has been a game-changer for me when I need to extract text from images or non-selectable content on my screen"
"Extract text from images and other digital documents in seconds."
"It helps copy/paste any text from images, PDFs, videos, etc."
"It helps copy/paste any text from images, PDFs, videos, etc."
#10
CleanShot X
4.8
(6)
"Cleanshot X"
"Screenshot utility"
"Which I use every day."
"Apple Notes, CleanShotX, SideNotes (for noting-down everything on the screen edge)."
"It’s a huge time saver if you do a lot of screenshots and annotations."
"Need an easy to use screenshot tool for Mac. Any recommendations?"
#11
Maccy
4.7
(6)
"Maccy (clipboard)"
"Maccy (clipboard)"
"A clipboard manager like ‘Maccy.’"
"Maccy clipboard manager."
"Maccy works well for this."
"I use the following: Maccy for clipboard manager."
#12
Obsidian
5.0
(5)
"I think Obsidian, logseq can help you a lot."
"Can do mindmapping as well, and it’s really quite awesome."
"Obsidian: Note taking with back-linking between notes and so much more."
"Note taking with back-linking between notes."
#13
AltTab
5.0
(5)
"* [AltTab](https://alt-tab-macos.netlify.app/): When you click Command + Tab, it shows a preview of the currently active window."
"* [AltTab](https://alt-tab-macos.netlify.app/) - Window switcher (*free*)"
"Pretty sweet window switcher."
"Makes Alt Tab work like Windows."
"For people that want an Alt-Tab behavior similar to Windows."
#14
AdGuard
4.8
(5)
"Adguard (Not browser based, the legacy app for all browsers)"
"If you’re going to use Safari, I recommend AdGuard or Wipr (I use the former; it’s more comprehensive)."
"Ad free Youtube - via Adguard - is by far the most used and appreciated..."
"You should try adguard, it's free and works great for me."
"Yes theres adguard on app store just download it."
#15
The Unarchiver
4.6
(5)
"Download a file decompressor like ‘The Unarchiver.’"
"The Unarchiver - for all kind of weird archive files."
"Unarchiver's option to automatically deleted zip files."
"I use the Unarchiver."
"Free, on the Mac App Store and mac-like UX."
#16
Fantastical
4.6
(5)
"Fantastical – Great UI, integrates well with Apple Calendar, and has better persistent notifications."
"Fantastical."
"I liked fantastical. i want to track time but in a calendar-type interface."
"Fantastical best in class and worth the subscription."
#17
Keyboard Maestro
5.0
(4)
"Keyboard Maestro, all day every day."
"Saves me so much time a repetition and is simple to use."
"Keyboard Maestro."
"Keyboard maestro, bookends, pdf expert, things 3."
#18
Yoink
5.0
(4)
"It's so handy for dragging and dropping files."
"Are a little underrated!"
"I’ve been using Yoink."
#19
PopClip
5.0
(4)
"PopClip for handy contextual menu's when highlighting text, couldn't be without this one"
"Select text and take action on it."
"Contextual popup menu to manipulate selected text"
"PopClip for mouse shortcuts."
#20
HandBrake
4.8
(4)
"Handbrake, Homebrew, IINA (as MKV can’t be read by QuickTime), Spark (I have a lot of email accounts to check, need to close old ones) and Al Dente."
"* [HandBrake](https://handbrake.fr/) - Video transcoder (*free*)"
"For compressing video files."
"Handbrake (file conversion)"
#21
BetterTouchTool
4.5
(4)
"Bettertouchtool - it took care of my mouse."
"Bettertouchtool."
"BetterTouchTool"
"Better Touch Tool"
#22
Keka
4.5
(4)
"Keka archiver."
"Free and open-source Mac App to archive/extract files."
"Keka or The Unarchiver will be awesome"
"I found it to be very simple and not intrusive."
#23
DaisyDisk
4.3
(4)
"Just a general use wonderful app with no solid free alternatives that are elegant to use."
"DaisyDisk."
"The interface and everything makes it worth it."
"Is good enough and cheap."
#24
Bear
5.0
(3)
"I’d recommend the Editor ‘Bear’ for writing and journaling, works brilliantly in Mac OS and looks stunning."
"Bear to note taking or 'knowledge management tool'."
#25
Zotero
5.0
(3)
"Zotero was awesome for grad school."
"Zotero as my reference manager."
"Zotero as my reference manager."
#26
Bitwarden
5.0
(3)
"1Password → Bitwarden (free / cheap)."
"Great password management app."
"Use bitwarden for passwords."
#27
Notion
5.0
(3)
"Notion is my go to now."
"Looks like such a high quality app."
"For note taking."
#28
Spark
5.0
(3)
"Spark Email better than apple, and free."
"Spark mail: https://sparkmailapp.com"
"Spark."
#29
CheatSheet
5.0
(3)
"CheatSheet - hold down cmd and see all an apps shortcuts."
"CheatSheet: https://mediaatelier.com/CheatSheet/"
#30
ICE
5.0
(3)
"Ice is better than Bartender in my opinion! Less memory consumption (coming from someone who has used Bartender for years!)"
"It’s free and better than bartender."
"Bartender ($16) → Ice (free)."
#31
Arc
5.0
(3)
"Get Arc, much better than Safari"
"Arc - a chromium based browser (I use both of these)"
"Discovered Arc because of your post and it has become my main browser."
#32
Iina
5.0
(3)
"VLC Media Player → Iina (free)."
"IINA media player- https://iina.io"
"Iina."
#33
Homebrew
4.7
(3)
"Top recommendations."
"Not sure if this counts, but Homebrew."
"Homebrew"
#34
Scrivener
4.7
(3)
"* [Scrivener](https://www.literatureandlatte.com/) - Text editor & filebinder for (writing) projects"
"Writing software of choice."
"Ulysses → Scrivener (much cheaper and arguably better)."
#35
HazeOver
4.7
(3)
"I like it for focus."
"HazeOver because I have too many windows open."
"HazeOver (got a student license courtesy of GitHub)."
#36
PDF Expert
4.3
(3)
"I use **PDF Expert** to edit PDFs."
"For editing and annotating pdfs."
#37
Devonthink
4.0
(3)
"DevonThink."
"I would suggest Devinthink as well. It is notches and not easy to learn - I, myself, waited for bargain + I'm still going through all the options and possibilities it gives."
"Devonthink has been around for ever and is amazing, but has a bit of a learning curve"
#38
Vidi
3.7
(3)
"Vidi all the way"
"I still use Vidi. I know there are alternatives but it works so well for me."
"The app is a one time cost and works. However I would still recommend trying other options over Vidi since they are updated and offer more features."
#39
iStat Menus
5.0
(2)
"On your recommendation, I just bought iStats Menus for $11.99. Looks like tons of interesting stats on computer operations."
"IStat Menus"
#40
Warp
5.0
(2)
"Sweet terminal."
"Is by far the best Terminal client I‘ve ever used."
#41
Little Snitch
5.0
(2)
"* [Little Snitch](https://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/index.html) - Make internet connections visible"
"Best window manager in my opinion"
#42
Dropzone
5.0
(2)
"For moving files around, dropover is a good alternative."
#43
Elephas
5.0
(2)
"Elephas is a good app for students."
"Request you to consider https://elephas.app, an AI. knowledge assistant tool."
#44
PopApp
5.0
(2)
"It's a free popup tool for easy access to AI services."
"If you're into AI, check out PopApp. It's a free popup tool for easy access to AI services."
#45
Default Folder X
5.0
(2)
"One of my top five add ons for macOS since more than 25 years."
"Default Folder X."
#46
LinearMouse
5.0
(2)
"LinearMouse - doesn't need much explanation"
"For managing mouse acceleration curves."
#47
MYNDIFY
5.0
(2)
"Try MYNDIFY. It's an app dedicated to remind you what you tend to forget. Tried it and loved it."
"Try the MYNDIFY app. It's built to remind you of events, tasks, and insights pretty effectively."
#48
iTerm2
5.0
(2)
"I can’t life without iTerm2"
"The best of Terminal replacements hands down."
#49
Unclutter
5.0
(2)
"For having a quick way to see the clipboard history."
#50
iA Writer
5.0
(2)
"I personally use iA Writer on the daily basis and it works like a charm!"
"Markdown writing app"
#51
Itsycal
5.0
(2)
"Is also super cool, minimal and one of my most used apps."
"I'd add Itsycal."
#52
Lulu
5.0
(2)
"Free and open-source Mac App to control application firewalls."
"[LuLu] is a free alternative for LittleSnitch"
#53
DaVinci Resolve
5.0
(2)
"Davinci Resolve"
"You can try davinci resolve for video editing. Its a professional app for free basically."
#54
OpenIn
5.0
(2)
"OpenIn, UpNote, AltTab, Rocket, Alfred."
"OpenIn, OneSwitch, Daily, LensOCR, Maccy, Peek."
#55
Forklift
5.0
(2)
"Forklift! It's vastly better than Finder!"
"Forklift file manager, appcleaner right build in it."
#56
CleanMyMac X
5.0
(2)
"Cleanmymac x."
#57
SpaceLauncher
5.0
(2)
"SpaceLauncher: https://spacelauncherapp.com"
"I did not know Spacelauncher, that's soooo useful!"
#58
Setapp
5.0
(2)
"I absolutely love Setapp!"
"I’ve been a subscriber since the beta and I think it’s great."
#59
In Your Face
4.5
(2)
"Full-screen calendar notifications."
"I use an app called In Your Face on Mac that forces full screen notifications."
#60
Final Cut Pro
4.5
(2)
"Final Cut"
#61
CleanMyMac
4.5
(2)
"Cleanmymac"
"You can clean it and also see the stats in accurate form."
#62
Pixelmator
4.5
(2)
"Pixelmator pro"
"Pixelmator / Photomator for a cheaper image editor."
#63
Paste
4.5
(2)
"I can’t believe Paste is never included."
"Mastering your clipboard is a huge level-up in life."
#64
Wonder Wallpaper
4.5
(2)
"Contains high-definition 4k wallpapers, as well as video wallpapers, clock wallpapers, weather wallpapers, etc."
"Wonder Wallpaper is a wallpaper software for Mac. It contains high-definition 4k wallpapers, as well as video wallpapers, clock wallpapers, weather wallpapers, etc."
#65
Hazel
4.5
(2)
"For workflow you also have Hazel."
"Automated file sorting."
#66
BetterSnapTool
4.5
(2)
"Bettersnaptool."
#67
Timing
4.5
(2)
"If the subscription wasn’t so high outside of Setapp I’d go with Timing."
#68
Dropover
4.5
(2)
"DropOver"
#69
Mos
4.5
(2)
"A lightweight tool used to smooth scrolling."
"A lightweight tool used to smooth scrolling."
#70
Ulysses
4.5
(2)
"I use Ulysses extensively."
"There's a markdown writing app called Ulysses that's pretty good."
#71
SideNotes
4.5
(2)
"SideNotes for quick, elegant notes."
"Is a convenient sidebar."
#72
ClipMenu
4.5
(2)
"You forgot ClipMenu."
"You forgot [ClipMenu]"
#73
Cork
4.5
(2)
"I'd recommend the homebrew GUI management tool."
"I’d recommend everyone who doesn’t want to use it through the terminal to look into Cork."
#74
Presentify
4.5
(2)
"For annotating anything on screen and whiteboard."
"Www.presentifyapp.com maybe?"
#75
Notability
4.5
(2)
"Notability for notes. iPad has iOS app and iCloud syncing."
"Either GoodNotes or Notability and one of the many templates available in this subreddit."
#76
Fusion
4.0
(2)
"I’m preferring Fusion more these days though (on Mac, iPad, and AppleTV)"
"Fusion. Omni (AppleTV). Streamer. Stremio. Vidi."
#77
Wipr
4.0
(2)
"Wipr - Ad block"
"If you’re going to use Safari, I recommend AdGuard or Wipr (I use the former; it’s more comprehensive)."
#78
LibreOffice
4.0
(2)
"An excellent alternative to the Microsoft suite of apps is Libre Office."
"LibreOffice."
#79
Dato
4.0
(2)
"Dato: https://apps.apple.com/pl/app/dato/id1470584107?l=pl&mt=12"
"Dato One time payment Light App created by Sindre Sorhus"
#80
Timemator
4.0
(2)
"Timemator if you want to track your time and see where you spend the most time."
"Timemator is a cheaper OTP."
#81
Due
4.0
(2)
"Due – Super persist"
"Https://apps.apple.com/us/app/due-reminders-timers/id390017969"
#82
Proxyman
4.0
(2)
"Proxyman Debug network request"
"Debug HTTP requests/responses"
#83
ILovePDF
5.0
(1)
"ILovePDF"
#84
1Password
5.0
(1)
"1Password"
#85
Day One
5.0
(1)
"- [Day One](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/day-one-is-popular-for-a-reason) - the preeminent journaling app"
#86
Drafts
5.0
(1)
"- [Drafts](https://amerpie.lol/2024/05/09/use-cases-for.html) - a text automation app"
#87
Lightroom
5.0
(1)
"Lightroom and photoshop are always on my computers. They are some of The best apps ever made."
#88
Find Any File
5.0
(1)
"* [FindAnyFile](https://apps.tempel.org/FindAnyFile/) - Advanced search tool (*freemium*)"
#89
Loop
5.0
(1)
"* [Loop](https://github.com/MrKai77/Loop) - Window management (*free*)"
#90
QSpace Pro
5.0
(1)
"* [QSpace Pro](https://qspace.awehunt.com/en-us/index.html) - Finder replacement"
#92
Aerospace
5.0
(1)
"Just recently imstalled and started using Aerospace. It has been a game changer. Also ditched iTerm2 for Wezterm."
#93
Collate
5.0
(1)
"Try [Collate](https://collate.one) - free and unlimited PDF reader, summarizer and Q&A"
#94
Timery
4.0
(1)
"If you mean a timetracker, Timery worked well for me."
#95
Wallcal
4.0
(1)
"Https://wallcal.app/"
#96
Calendar 366
4.0
(1)
"Perhaps: https://nspektor.com/en/calendar366/mac"
#97
Toggl Track
4.0
(1)
"Toggl track free plan lets you log time in a calendar view or integrates with your personal calendar."
#98
Trello
4.0
(1)
"I want to say Trello would be good for you."
#99
nocal
4.0
(1)
"I launched an app called nocal recently which you might like. Free to use!"
#100
Fanny
3.0
(1)
"Memory cleaner ram Usage . Fanny"
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