Links to free Mac apps
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Free Mac apps
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- Animation
- Audio
- Automation
- Backup
- Calculator
- Calendar
- Clipboards
- Compression
- Converters
- Deletion
- Drawing
- Education
- File Sharing
- Finance
- FTP
- Functionality
- Graphics Tools
- Health
- iTunes
- Journals
- Launchers
- Maintenance
- Markdown
- Media Hubs
- Media Players
- Menu Bar Apps
- Menu Bar Managers
- Messaging
- Miscellaneous
- News
- Notes
- Outliners
- Painting
- Photo Editing
- Screenshots
- Search
- Security
- System Monitors
- Terminal
- Text Editors
- Text Tools
- Three Dimensional
- Timers
- To-Do
- Utilities Misc
- Video
- Web Browsing
- Window Management
- Word Processors
- Workflows
Keycastr
Share your keystrokes in screencasts and presentations, or while collaborating with others. Can also show mouse clicks.
Freeter
Organize your projects and workflows by gathering everything you need in one place — all with quick access. Features widgets for opening files, embedding web apps, searching the web, making to-do lists, and more.
DockDoor
Use control-tab to go through all your open windows, including those that are minimized, and choose the one you want. You can also preview windows by hovering over their apps in the dock.
CapsLockNoDelay
The caps lock key won’t work unless you hold it down for about half a second. For some people, this is half a second too long. If you’re one of them, this app is for you.
Pencil2D Animation
Lightweight, easy-to-use tool for 2D hand-drawn animations. Sketch, ink and paint on the go with raster and vector workflows.
Displaperture
Now that macOS has rounded corners on the icons, windows and folders, why not also on your display?
Tomito
A pomodoro timer with customizable sessions and breaks. Stats show daily and weekly progress. Widget keeps remaining time visible.
ClipBook
Stores everything you copy and lets you access it when needed. Unlimited history can be cleared at any time. Everything can be done from the keyboard. Searchable full content preview.
Applite
Free and open source app has a graphical interface for those who prefer Homebrew for installing, updating, uninstalling and managing their Mac apps.
Apparency
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the security features that macOS checks when you open an app: gatekeeper, notarization, hardening, entitlements and more.
Menu Bar Splitter
Organize your menu bar by adding dividers. Add as many as you want and rearrange them as you please. Choose from four built-in icons or any image on your Mac.
Ice
Hide menu bar items, then show them again by hovering, clicking, scrolling or swiping. Includes an always-hidden section and ability to automatically hide. Can also hide application menus when there is overlap, customize menu bar appearance, and set up hot keys.