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Mac utilities
The small apps that fix what macOS still gets wrong: windows that won't snap, a crowded menu bar, a clipboard with no memory, a mouse that scrolls the wrong way.
The top 3
Our highest-rated picks in Mac utilities right now.
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RaycastA free Spotlight replacement that also handles clipboard history, snippets and window snapping from 1 search bar.Free to start - 2
AlfredA keyboard launcher you buy once, with clipboard history, snippets and thousands of community workflows in the Powerpack.Free to start - 3
Keyboard MaestroHotkey-triggered macros that fill forms, move windows and fix copied text, for a one-time $36 instead of another subscription.$36 once
Best-of guides
Each one names 1 winner, the best free pick and who should choose something else.
Spotlight replacements for MacRaycastbeats 2 others
Window managers for MacRectanglebeats 7 others
Clipboard managers for MacPastebeats 3 others
Text expanders for MacTextExpanderbeats 2 others
System monitor and tune-up apps for MaciStat Menusbeats 3 others
External display apps for MacBetterDisplaybeats 2 others
Mouse and trackpad apps for MacBetterTouchToolbeats 5 others
Keyboard apps for MacKarabiner-Elementsbeats 4 othersAutomation apps for MacKeyboard Maestrobeats 3 others
Apps to keep your Mac awakeKeepingYouAwakebeats 2 others
Calculator apps for Mac and iPhoneSoulverbeats 2 othersAll 62 apps in Mac utilities
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RaycastA free Spotlight replacement that also handles clipboard history, snippets and window snapping from 1 search bar.Free to start
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AlfredA keyboard launcher you buy once, with clipboard history, snippets and thousands of community workflows in the Powerpack.Free to start
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Keyboard MaestroHotkey-triggered macros that fill forms, move windows and fix copied text, for a one-time $36 instead of another subscription.$36 once
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RectangleFree window snapping to halves, thirds and corners by shortcut or drag, the same job Magnet charges $4.99 for.Free, open source
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iStat MenusDetailed live stats for CPU, memory, temperatures, network and AirPods battery in your menu bar, for a one-time $11.99.$11.99 once
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AlDentePick a charge limit like 80% and stop a desk-bound MacBook from sitting at full charge all day, free for the basics.Free to start -
AltTabWindows-style switching that previews every open window, including minimized ones and those on other Spaces.Free to start -
BetterDisplayBrightness keys and virtual screens for any monitor free, with a one-time Pro upgrade that makes non-Apple displays look sharp.Free to start
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BetterTouchToolTurn any trackpad gesture, mouse button or key into your own shortcut, with a 45-day trial to build the setup.$15 once
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SoulverA notepad calculator where you write sums in plain words and every answer updates when you change a number.$59 once4.9
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BartenderRescues menu bar icons lost behind the notch and shows each one only when you actually need it.From $20 -
PasteA clipboard history that follows you across Mac, iPhone and iPad and can even search the text inside screenshots.From $3.994.2
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PopClipA tiny bar of actions above any text you select, so searching, translating or pasting plain text takes 1 click.$12 once -
MaccyA free, open-source clipboard history you search from the keyboard, with copied passwords kept out of it.Free, open source -
ItsyhomeApple Home and Home Assistant controls in the Mac menu bar, with a $12.99 Pro upgrade.Free to start -
StatsFree, open source menu bar graphs for CPU, memory, network, sensors and Bluetooth battery levels.Free, open source -
SwishSnap, close and minimize windows with trackpad swipes and pinches, for $16 once on 2 Macs.$16 once -
LunarKeyboard brightness control for any external monitor, with Pro keeping it in step with your MacBook's own screen.Free to start -
Mac Mouse FixTrackpad gestures and smooth scrolling for any third-party mouse, for $2.99 once after a generous trial.$2.99 once -
PastebotClipboard history plus saved snippets, text filters and paste-in-order stacks, for people who paste all day.$39 once -
PresentifyDraw over anything on your Mac screen and spotlight your cursor during calls, classes and recordings.$14.99 once -
PCalcA scientific calculator with RPN, hex and binary modes and a paper tape, on iPhone, Apple Watch and the Mac menu bar.$9.99 once4.7 -
Karabiner-ElementsRemap any key on your Mac for free, from a simple swap to community rules for Vim arrows and mouse keys.Free, open source
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LoopA free, open-source window manager where 1 key and a flick of the mouse snap any window into place.Free, open source -
rcmdHold Right Command and tap a letter to jump to any app, free, with a €15 Pro for saved window sets.Free to start -
SuperchargeDozens of opt-in fixes for Finder, the Dock and Mission Control, from the developer behind Dato and Lungo.$20 once -
AtollA free, open-source Dynamic Island for MacBooks with media, stats and a clipboard.Free, open source -
DockDoorWindows-style live previews when you hover over a Dock icon, plus a window switcher, free and open source.Free, open source -
DockFlowSave Dock setups as presets and switch by hotkey, menu bar or Focus mode.From $14.99 -
HomerowClick any button, link or menu by typing a couple of letters, without touching the mouse or trackpad.$49.99 once -
MonitorControlMakes your keyboard's brightness and volume keys work on an external monitor, free and open source.Free, open source -
MoomSaved window layouts and 1-click snapping from the green button, for $15 once with no subscription.$15 once -
OwlOCRA Mac OCR app that copies text out of screenshots, scans and PDFs on-device, free for everyday use.Free to start -
ShojiA soft blur over every screen with one shortcut, so nobody reads your messages while you grab a coffee.$14 once -
TextExpanderShort abbreviations that expand into full replies, addresses and links on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Chrome, shared with your team.Free to start
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Hidden BarA free, open source divider that tucks rarely used menu bar icons out of sight until you click.Free, open source -
CoolDockA second Dock with live widgets for music, calendar, system stats and quick toggles.$14.99 once -
EspansoA free, open-source text expander for Mac, Windows and Linux that types snippets, dates and forms from short keywords.Free, open source -
LinearMouseFree, open-source mouse tuning for Mac with no acceleration, separate scroll directions and remapped buttons per app.Free, open source -
One SwitchHide desktop icons, keep your Mac awake and flip Dark Mode from one menu bar panel, $4.99 once.$4.99 once -
PieoneerA pie menu at your pointer for switching apps, launching files and controlling music.$14.99 once -
MosA free menu bar fix that makes any mouse wheel scroll as smoothly as a trackpad, tuned per app.Free -
NumiWrite math the way you'd say it and get answers line by line, with currencies, units and time zones built in.Free to start -
TypinatorA text expander you can still buy once, with typo fixing and snippets for dates, images and code.$49.99 once -
WorkspacesOne click opens every folder, file, app and website a project needs, and another cleans it all up.$19.99 once -
BatteriesEvery device's battery level in your Mac menu bar, with a warning before your iPhone or AirPods run out.$8.99 once -
HyperkeyTurns the Caps Lock key you never use into a hyper key for shortcuts no other app will fight over.Free -
KeepingYouAwakeA 1-click menu bar switch that stops your Mac from sleeping, free and open source.Free, open source
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LungoA $4 menu bar switch that keeps your Mac screen on for exactly as long as you set, then lets it sleep again.$4 once -
Rocket TypistSnippets, macros and AI rewrites that sync between Mac and iPhone, paid for once instead of every month.Free to start -
SnapsetSaves your apps, windows, browser tabs and folders as a set and brings them all back in one go.$35 once -
SupasteA local-first clipboard history with screenshot text search, a notch shelf and iCloud sync, for a single payment.$29 once -
UntrackerCleans tracking codes out of every link you copy on Mac, iPhone and iPad, for $0.99.$0.99 once -
CaffeineA free coffee cup in the menu bar that keeps your Mac awake through a movie, a download or a presentation.Free, open source -
ComojiColon emoji shortcuts, GIFs and stickers in Messages and almost any other text field, for free.Free -
Control My MacYour iPhone becomes a trackpad, keyboard and per-app shortcut grid for the Mac, free to start.Free to start -
MenuDartEvery app menu and menu bar icon in a searchable popup at your pointer, for $6.99 once.$6.99 once
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OnyXA free, long-running toolbox for Mac maintenance jobs and extra Finder and Dock settings, with no Terminal needed.Free -
TrellisWMA window manager that nests real Mac windows inside each other, with tabs and zoom.Free to start
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LassoDrag across a grid to give any window an exact size and spot, then save the layout to a shortcut.$10.99 once -
ShortapTurns the sides of your MacBook into 6 buttons for screenshots, music controls and Apple Shortcuts.From $5 -
KlackMechanical keyboard sounds for a quiet MacBook, with recordings of real switches like Cherry MX and NovelKeys Cream, for $4.99 once.$4.99 once
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