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Writing Apps
Translate Like Me
Translate selected text instantly in any Mac app and make it sound like you. Supports multiple language pairs, global shortcuts, Claude, ChatGPT and Grok, with no telemetry.
Good apps don’t always come with a price tag. These menu bar gems are free — and worth your space.
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Meeting Apps
Horita
See your next meeting at a glance, with a countdown and one-click access to Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams. Works with your Mac calendars, stays private, and keeps distractions to a minimum.
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Security Apps
Yowl
Deter Mac theft with a loud alarm that detects movement, charger removal, or lid closure, locks the screen, takes photos, and sends alerts to your phone.
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Time Tracking Apps
Tally
Track where your time goes across apps and websites with clear day, week, and month views. Tally excludes idle time and keeps all your activity data securely on your Mac.
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Fun Apps
CatPod – Pixel Cat Companion
A playful pixel-art cat that roams your desktop, responds to your activity, and curls up during focus sessions. Includes customizable timers, daily streaks, milestones, and offline stats.
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Wallpaper Apps
Arras
This menu bar app lets you place photos directly on your desktop, then position, resize, and style them while preserving their natural proportions. It supports images, GIFs, and APNGs without forced cropping.
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Calculator Apps
Pro-portions
Solve proportions instantly by entering any three of four values. Results update as you type and are automatically copied to your clipboard, with support for expressions, keyboard shortcuts, and a floating window for quick calculations.
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Keyboard & Mouse Apps
Nocturne
This menu bar app automatically turns off your Mac’s keyboard backlight when you don’t need it, using flexible schedules or local sunrise and sunset times. Pause it anytime and restore the backlight whenever needed.
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Email & Contacts
Foxifier
Keep an eye on your inbox with Foxifier, where a friendly fox barks when new mail arrives and shows who sent it. Bilingual (English and Dutch), with plenty of themes, effects, animations, and customization options.