Good apps don’t always come with a price tag. These menu bar gems are free — and worth your space.
Good apps don’t always come with a price tag. These menu bar gems are free — and worth your space.
Stasis replaces the standard battery indicator with something far more informative, offering real-time power metrics, adjustable charge limits, and direct control over charging behavior so you can extend your MacBook’s battery lifespan without relying on Apple’s mysterious optimization logic.
Petal is a dictation app that runs entirely on-device, supporting Qwen3 ASR and Voxtral alongside Whisper. With a simple push-to-talk workflow and optional Smart Mode that cleans up filler words into polished prose, it keeps everything local, transparent, and subscription-free.
Adoro is a lightweight focus timer built for zero friction. Start a quick Pomodoro, tag sessions, and gain useful productivity insights without accounts or ads. It even syncs with AuraFi to automatically play and pause music as you work..
Cue keeps your day focused with a simple, distraction-free task list that lives one click away. Add tasks, set reminders, and move between days effortlessly, all wrapped in a clean, native macOS design that stays ready whenever you are.
Lazy Stats keeps CPU, memory, storage, thermals, battery, and network activity in clear view, with smart health summaries and focused diagnostics that help you catch trouble before your fans start screaming.
FineTune gives you precise control over your Mac’s audio, letting you adjust volume per app, route sound to multiple devices, fine-tune with a 10-band EQ, and even boost output up to 400%.
Default Tamer routes links to the right browser automatically, based on the app, domain, or URL pattern. Work, personal, and testing browsers stay neatly separated, while everything runs locally with no tracking.
Skreen[me] turns everyday screenshots and code snippets into polished visuals in seconds. Capture with a shortcut, add gradients, shadows, and annotations.
WLEDControl puts your WLED lights within easy reach, letting you adjust brightness, pick colors, trigger effects, and organize devices in seconds. The clean interface keeps everyday lighting control fast, simple, and pleasantly friction-free.
Vigil keeps an eye on your Mac, showing in real time which apps are using your camera or microphone, complete with proper names and icons. It runs fully offline, and respects your privacy.
