Organize knitting and crochet projects together
A project companion for knitting and crochet, bringing patterns, progress, and supplies into one place.
Overall, this listing offers a practical set of capabilities for everyday workflows and helps streamline daily use with a polished, intuitive experience.
Free Arc-style browser with Spaces and Split View
Crest is a free, open-source browser built for people leaving Arc. It brings Spaces, a vertical sidebar, Peek, and Split View to Apple silicon Macs, with iPad and iPhone apps too. - Vertical sidebar with pinned sites, nested folders, saved tabs, and Spaces you can dock left or right. - One-step import of Arc Spaces, tabs, folders, colors, icons, and passwords, plus Zen, Chrome, Safari, and Firefox. - Peek previews, Split View with 2 to 4 panes, and a Quick Window like Little Arc. - Chromium by default with WebKit per site, content blocking, and iCloud sync. - Early access and not independently security audited. Crest suits Arc users who want the same workflow on a free, open-source browser, and can live without Boosts.
AI agent browser with a vertical sidebar
Aside is a Chromium-based browser with a built-in AI agent that can browse, fill forms, and run tasks for you. It also has a vertical sidebar with pinned tiles, bookmarks, and tabs, so it works as an Arc-style browser. - Vertical tabs or horizontal tab cards, with Profiles you swipe between. - Agent tabs, routines, and a password vault the agent cannot read. - Split View, tab rename, and Tidy Tabs for AI grouping. - Imports history, cookies, and bookmarks from other browsers. - Free plan, Pro at $20 a month, and Max at $200 a month. Aside suits Arc users who want an AI agent in their browser and can accept a closed-source app.
Arc-style sidebar browser on real Chromium
Ardia is a free, open-source Mac browser that recreates Arc's sidebar on current Chromium. It imports Arc spaces, pinned tabs, and themes, and builds in the full uBlock Origin. - Vertical sidebar with pinned tabs, folders, and swipeable profiles. - One-click import from Arc, Dia, Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and more. - Split view with up to three panes. - Little Ardia quick window and picture-in-picture video. - Full uBlock Origin built in, with iCloud-based encrypted sync. Ardia suits Arc users who want the same layout without AI, on an actively updated browser.
Fast WebKit browser with zero telemetry
Orion is a free Mac browser from Kagi built on WebKit, the engine behind Safari. It blocks ads and trackers, collects no telemetry, and can run many Chrome and Firefox extensions. - Native WebKit speed and battery life. - Built-in ad and tracker blocking with zero telemetry. - Supports many Chrome and Firefox extensions. - Vertical tabs, profiles, and deep customization. - Optional Orion+ supporter plan for early builds. Orion suits Mac users who want Safari-level efficiency with more control.
Private Chromium browser that blocks ads by default
Brave is a free, open-source Chromium-based browser that blocks ads and trackers out of the box. It supports Chrome extensions and includes Leo, a private AI assistant. - Brave Shields block ads, trackers, and fingerprinting. - Vertical tabs and tab groups. - Chrome Web Store extension support. - Leo AI assistant, free with an optional Premium plan. - Sync across Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android. Brave suits people who want Chrome compatibility with stronger privacy defaults.
Calm, open-source browser with vertical tabs
Zen is a free, open-source browser based on Firefox, built around a vertical tab sidebar, workspaces, and split view. It is the closest open-source match to Arc's layout. - Vertical tabs with pinned Essentials and Workspaces. - Split view for up to four tabs side by side. - Compact mode hides the toolbar for a clean window. - Glance opens links in a quick preview. - Supports Firefox add-ons and Mozilla privacy features. Zen suits people who loved Arc's sidebar and want an open-source, community-built browser.
Highly customizable browser with built-in tools
Vivaldi is a free Chromium-based browser focused on customization. It includes tab stacks, vertical tabs, tab tiling, workspaces, and built-in mail, calendar, and notes. - Vertical tabs, tab stacks, and workspaces. - Tab tiling to view several pages at once. - Built-in ad and tracker blocker. - Mail, calendar, feed reader, and notes included. - Works with Chrome Web Store extensions. Vivaldi suits power users who want to tune every part of their browser.
Put a turntable on your desktop
A desktop turntable visualization that connects to Spotify and Apple Music. Requires macOS Sonoma or later. - Show current album artwork and track information - Choose display sizes and backgrounds - Keep controls available in the menu bar
Hide sensitive details before sharing screenshots
A Mac utility that detects and obscures sensitive information in screenshots and copied images, processing them on device. - Redact passwords, API keys, and personal details - Process screenshots and copied images - Keep image processing on your Mac
Explore stars and planets through augmented reality
A personal planetarium for identifying objects in the sky from Apple devices. - Identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites - Explore sky objects with augmented reality - Save and share locations using Sky Tags
Back up your Apple Music library
A backup tool for protecting Apple Music libraries and playlists. Restore missing library entries or transfer a backup to another device. - Back up songs, playlists, and music videos - Revisit older library snapshots - Use Ultra for automatic backups and CSV export
Capture, edit, organize, and share in one
Shotbase is a comprehensive tool designed to capture and manage all your screen-based content effortlessly. With features like stunning screenshot capabilities, recording options that include cinematic effects, and an intuitive organizational structure powered by local AI, you can easily keep your multimedia assets organized and accessible. Shotbase not only allows you to capture specific areas, windows, or full screens on your Mac but also enables you to edit and enhance your captures with backgrounds, frames, and annotations. The integrated AI ensures your captures are automatically named and tagged for easy searching, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their productivity and creativity in one seamless workspace.
For Easily Distracted Minds
DeskMinder is a productivity software application designed for Mac users who struggle with distractions. It provides a straightforward interface for creating desktop pop-up reminders and tasks, helping users manage urgent to-dos, short breaks, and fleeting ideas. With features like full-screen notifications and Apple Reminders integration, DeskMinder aims to enhance focus and time management for i - With features like easy-to-create desktop pop-ups for reminders and tasks, it simplifies the process of staying on top of urgent to-dos, short breaks, or fleeting ideas. - Users can benefit from full-screen notifications, Apple Reminders integration, and flexible widget placement, making it ideal for anyone requiring a little extra help to maintain focus. - The app includes additional shortcuts for quick reminder setups and customizable widget options, along with a history tracking feature to monitor daily progress. Designed specifically for Mac users, DeskMinder aims to facilitate better time management and productivity for those with attention challenges, providing a seamless user experience without unnecessary complexity.
Satisfying sound with every keystroke
Klack is a macOS application designed to enhance the typing experience through high-fidelity sound for each keystroke. It provides features such as immersive spatial audio, instant feedback, and customizable sound options, making it suitable for writers, developers, and anyone who values an engaging typing environment. The app is easily accessible from the menubar and offers extensive configuratio - Provides immersive spatial audio for enhanced typing feedback. - Allows customization of keystroke sounds, pitch variations, and volume settings. - Features a menubar interface for quick access to configuration options. - Supports instant feedback with each keystroke for a more engaging experience. - Designed for writers and developers seeking auditory feedback while typing. Klack enhances the typing experience on Mac by providing high-fidelity sound for each keystroke.
TypoTab, the ultimate AI writing assistant for
TypoTab is a macOS application that functions as an AI-driven writing assistant. It enhances writing efficiency by providing tools for grammar correction, text rephrasing, and content generation, all accessible from the menu bar without needing to switch applications. This tool is designed for writers, students, and professionals looking to streamline their writing process and improve productivity - Provides grammar correction and text rephrasing directly from the menu bar. - Allows text refinement in any application without switching contexts. - Offers customizable actions to meet individual writing needs. - Streamlines repetitive writing tasks for improved efficiency. - Supports a wide range of applications, enhancing workflow across platforms. TypoTab is a macOS application that enhances writing efficiency by providing grammar correction, text rephrasing, and content generation directly from the menu bar. It allows users to refine text in any application without switching contexts, offering customizable actions to suit individual writing needs.
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