Utility Software for Mac

NeoFinder is a digital asset management and disk cataloging application for Mac from developer Norbert M. Doerner, formerly known as CDFinder and marking 30 years of continuous development. Version 9.3 adds VisionaryAI Tagger support, a new Sharing Menu, Catalog Affinity (.af) functionality, and XiNET WebNative DAM support, and the app catalogs virtually any storage type with full Adobe XMP metadata editing and network-wide catalog sharing.

ForkLift is a dual-pane file manager and file transfer client for Mac from BinaryNights, LLC, connecting to FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, and major cloud services while offering metadata-powered batch renaming and built-in file comparison. Version 4.7.5 restores arrow-key row navigation and fixes several transfer and file-view bugs.

Radio Silence is an invisible, always-active outbound firewall for Mac from developer Juuso Salonen that blocks individual apps from accessing the internet, backed by a real-time network connection monitor. Version 3.4 adds clear inbound/outbound distinction to the connections list.

Reeder is a Mac content-reading app from developer Silvio Rizzi that unifies RSS feeds, videos, podcasts, and social media posts into a single synced timeline. Instead of unread counts, it tracks your exact reading position across devices via iCloud, and lets you build custom filters, save links, and turn any tag into a shareable public feed.

SuperDuper! is a long-trusted Mac backup and disk cloning application from Shirt Pocket that creates fast, bootable copies of a Mac's drive using its signature Smart Update engine. Version 4 adds a rebuilt plain-English interface, Turbocharged incremental backups, flexible scheduling, and support for backing up to encrypted disk images on external or network drives.

Color Folder Pro is a macOS utility that lets users instantly recolor folder icons using solid colors, gradients, custom images, or a library of 700+ built-in templates. It supports batch editing across multiple folders and one-click updates for an entire folder and its subfolders, making large-scale visual organization fast and simple.

Filepane is a macOS file management utility from MyMixApps that turns drag-and-drop into a fast, type-aware action panel for files, images, and text. It handles image editing and format conversion, PDF creation, video/audio trimming, metadata wiping, and quick moves to favorite folders, all triggered by simply dragging content across the screen.

Matte is a native macOS app from developer Jose Saez for recording, editing, and exporting polished app demo videos, supporting iOS Simulator, live device, and window/screen recording. Version 1.6.1 improves video export efficiency and fixes an Intel Mac export crash, and the app includes device frames, on-device auto captions, a multitrack timeline, and 4K/transparent video export.

Version Tracker is a native macOS app that tracks and updates over 100,000 packages across 48 sources including Homebrew, the Mac App Store, npm, pip, Cargo, VS Code extensions, and more from a single local dashboard. It verifies code signing, notarization, and CVE vulnerabilities for every tracked app, runs entirely on-device with no telemetry, and version 1.2.3 focuses on eliminating false "phantom" update reports.

TG Pro is a temperature monitoring and fan control utility for Mac from Tunabelly Software, offering extensive sensor coverage across CPU, GPU, logic board, and more, plus manual and automatic fan control. Version 2.103 adds full support for M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max Macs, alongside reliability and performance improvements.

Wipr 2 is a Safari ad, popup, and tracker blocker for Mac from independent developer Kaylee Calderolla, funded entirely by users with a strict no-acceptable-ads policy. It uses Safari's native content-blocking API, updates its blocklist automatically twice a week, collects no user data, and offers the optional Filtr add-on for network-level blocking across all apps on a device.

Workspaces is a project-based launcher for Mac from Apptorium that lets you organize apps, files, folders, and URLs into named workspaces so you can open everything for a project with a single click. Version 2.2 includes a redesigned Settings window, a menu bar context menu for quick launching, an in-app What's New window, and several reliability fixes.

Magic Battery is a Bluetooth battery monitoring utility for Mac from developer Sascha Simon that tracks charge levels, predicts when devices will run out, and estimates charging completion time from the menu bar. It supports Apple and Logitech input devices, AirPods, Beats, Bose and Sony headphones, and the Mac’s internal battery itself. All done locally – no data collection.

Speedio is a Mac menu bar utility for testing your download speed, upload speed and latency. The single-threaded testing algorithm is designed to reflect real-world browsing performance. It supports scheduled automatic testing, and exports reports in .txt/.csv format. It can also run tests through Ookla, Netflix, AT&T and Google’s Fiber Speed Test.

Refolder is an AI-based folder organizer for Mac by MacPaw, distributed via Setapp. It watches folders and suggests where to put files. Refolder can sort files automatically or on approval. All moves are previewed before they occur, and completely reversible via instant undo. AI processing is available on-device through Apple Intelligence or via the Setapp AI+ Gateway.

RadarScope is a professional weather radar application from Base Velocity, LLC (DTN) displaying NEXRAD radar data in native format for the United States, United States Territories, Canada, Guam, Denmark, Finland and Germany with storm tracks, severe weather warnings and Spotter Network/mPING integration. Version 5.6 adds a day 3 SPC outlook probabilistic category, and fixes several bugs. Optional Pro subscriptions unlock lightning, satellite, forecast model, and archival radar data.

Quantumult X is a Mac network configuration and debugging tool from Cross Utility Ltd, targeting developers and users who require in-depth proxy control. It supports Shadowsocks and other proxy protocols, rule-based traffic filtering, HTTP request/response logging, MitM HTTPS decryption, and plain-text configuration profiles for precise, scriptable routeing behaviour.

DockFlow is a macOS Dock management utility by Appit Studio that enables users to save and switch between multiple Dock presets for different workflows such as coding, design or meetings. It works with the native macOS Dock, does not require any special permissions, and supports hotkeys, Apple Shortcuts, and Focus mode automation.

PCalc is a feature-rich scientific calculator for Mac from developer James Thomson (TLA Systems Ltd.), offering optional RPN mode, a fully customizable button layout editor, extensive unit conversions and constants, and a menu bar widget. Version 4.11.5 fixes a display issue with the menu bar widget, continuing the app's decades-long track record of steady, reliable updates.

AltTab Pro is a MacOS Alt-Tab switcher in Windows style per window by Louis Pontoise. The free core app shows live thumbnail previews of all your open windows and Spaces, while the optional Pro tier adds instant search, multiple switcher styles, and up to nine independent shortcut profiles. Version 11.5.0 is about 50% smaller and has fixed some bugs with window order and crashes.

System Dashboard Pro is a Mac system monitoring tool by developer Sascha Simon that shows live processor, GPU, memory, network, storage, battery and temperature data on one customisable screen. Each panel can be individually switched on or off, and you can get temperature/fan readings using a free Sensors plugin.

Text Workflow is a Mac utility created by developer Georgios Trigonakis that tidies up messy AI and web text and allows users to chain 50+ actions into reusable, one-click workflows. Version 2.8.1 adds a Compare Text feature that shows additions and removals between two versions of text, and includes performance and stability improvements. All processing is done on the device and no text is ever sent to a server.

Bartender 6.6.2 is a menu bar management utility for macOS from Applause Group, Inc. that lets users hide, group, style, and automate their menu bar items. Built for macOS Tahoe and Sequoia, it adds notch-aware access, custom styling, presets, and trigger-based automation to keep the menu bar organized on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

Structured is a visual daily planner for Mac that maps tasks, calendar events, and routines onto a single timeline instead of a plain list, making time blocking simple and intuitive. Version 4.5.3 improves Structured Cloud sync speed and reliability and includes additional bug fixes and performance improvements.