Best Mac apps of the year 2021?

Productivity Mac Window Manager

Maestral Landing Page
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Maestral

Open source Dropbox client for macOS and Linux.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Dropbox #File Management #File Sharing And Backup 45 social mentions
Hookshot Landing Page

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Hookshot

Cursor movement window snapping on macOS

For me the game-changer that is least well-known is https://hookshot.app/ -- it's a window snapper that is by the creator of Rectangle, but it adds one superb feature: hold down a modifier (I use Ctrl+Command) and flick the mouse in a given direction, and it repositions the window under the mouse. Given a bunch of open windows, makes it super easy to set up the right pair side by side in a 50/50 or 67/33 split for example.

#Window Manager #OSX Tools #OSX Window Manager 23 social mentions
Command E Landing Page
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Command E

NOTE: Command E has been discontinued.

Work Way Faster
Pricing:
- Free
- Free Trial
15M investment, and Privacy Policy - this company is definitely targeting to be acquired by some large company. Seems like they want to get to the point where https://getcommande.com got (acquired by DropBox), which usually is not good.

#Productivity #Chrome Extensions #App Launcher 7 social mentions
Ferdi Landing Page
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Ferdi

NOTE: Ferdi has been discontinued.

Ferdi helps you organize how you use your favourite apps by combining them into one application
Pricing:
- Open Source
- Free
Https://getferdi.com/ - Ferdi has been a lifesaver, helping me access WhatsApp, Slack, Skype, Telegram, Github, and a whole bunch of other resources from a single app. It even has a native Apple Silicon version.

#Messaging #Group Chat & Notifications #Productivity 25 social mentions
Charmstone Landing Page

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Charmstone

The quicker switcher launcher for macOS

I would also like to recommend another app from the developer of Hookshot (also of Rectangle): Charmstone. Although I like Hookshot more, someone may find it more useful. It can be an app launcher, app switcher, and mini dock at the same time.

#iPhone #Mac #Productivity 10 social mentions
Soulver 3 for Mac Landing Page

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Soulver 3 for Mac

A smart notepad with a built in calculator

#Calculator #Advanced Calculator #Productivity 30 social mentions
Paw.cloud Landing Page

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Paw.cloud

Paw is a REST client for Mac.

#API Tools #APIs #Web Service Automation 42 social mentions
Magnet Window Manager Landing Page

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Magnet Window Manager

Magnet Developers

#Window Manager #OSX Tools #OSX Window Manager 68 social mentions
Dash for macOS Landing Page
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Dash for macOS

Dash is an API Documentation Browser and Code Snippet Manager. Dash searches offline documentation of 200+ APIs and stores snippets of code. You can also generate your own documentation sets.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Software Development #Productivity #API Tools 85 social mentions
Kaleidoscope Landing Page

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Kaleidoscope

Easily spot the differences in text and image files. Review changes in seconds with the world's most advanced iOS and Mac diff tool.

#File Management #Merge Tools #Diff And Merge Tools 20 social mentions
CleanShot X Landing Page

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CleanShot X

Capture your Mac’s screen like a PRO ⚡️

#Screenshot Annotation #Screenshots #Image Annotation 76 social mentions
Paletro Landing Page

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Paletro

Enable command palette (⇧⌘P) in any application on macOS

#Productivity #Mac #User Onboarding And Engagement 14 social mentions
Airflow.app Landing Page

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Airflow.app

The ultimate way to watch your videos on Chromecast, Apple TV and AirPlay 2 enabled TVs.

Best Mac app ever - Airflow https://airflow.app.

#Video & Movies #Watch Movies Online #Movie Streaming 27 social mentions
Unclutter Landing Page

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Unclutter

Unclutter is an app that is designed to help Mac users bring order to their desktop. Among other features, this powerful piece of software provides quick access to a user's notepad and clipboard.

Unclutter for having a quick way to see the clipboard history and for notes that I refer to often.

#Clipboard Manager #Mac #Bookmarks 10 social mentions
Contexts Landing Page

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Contexts

Switch between application windows effortlessly — with Fast Search, a better Command-Tab, a Sidebar or even a quick gesture. Free trial available.

App doesn't get big updates anymore but still works great for me in Monterey. I think it's one of the most underrated apps out there. https://contexts.co.

#Mac #Window Manager #Productivity 59 social mentions