11 Mac Apps I Wish I Found Soo

Bloom (Finder Alternative) #

• Multiple Panels: Allows viewing multiple file paths simultaneously within the same window.
• Workspaces: Users can save specific sets of open folders into "Leisure" or "Work" workspaces for quick access.
• Enhanced Search: Features a powerful search bar using "Tab" to navigate directories and refined filtering (e.g., searching for "iPhone" then "Online").
• Archive Preview: View the contents of a ZIP file without unzipping it.
• Portal: A floating window pinned above all other apps that allows for persistent drag-and-drop file management.
• Customization: Offers extensive options for themes, colors, fonts, and date formats.

Media Mate #

• iOS-Style HUDs: Replaces the default macOS volume and brightness indicators with fluid, iPhone-like visuals.
• Virtual Notch: Adds a "Now Playing" notch to the top of the display, even on notchless Macs.
• Layout Options: Users can choose between classic, circular, notch, or iOS styles and position icons anywhere on the screen.

Launch OS #

• Launchpad Alternative: Recreates a modern version of the Launchpad with a fast, fluid interface.
• Viewing Modes: Supports both a traditional paged layout and a modern continuous scroll view.
• Quick Access: Can be triggered via hotkeys, trackpad gestures, or by clicking a Hot Corner.

Moonlock #

• Malware Protection: Features real-time scanning to monitor for viruses and threats in the background.
• Network Inspector: Acts as a "spy detector" to block apps from sending data to specific countries.
• System Hardening: Audits system settings to improve encryption and privacy permissions.
• Built-in VPN: Includes a VPN service to mask IP addresses and locations.

CCC Corners #

• Hot Corner Utility: Launches or hides specific apps by moving the cursor to screen corners.
• No Permissions Required: Functions without needing accessibility permissions, appealing to privacy-conscious users.
• Modifier Support: Allows triggers to be tied to keys (like Option + Corner) to prevent accidental activation.
• Secondary Actions: Users can set a second trigger to minimize or quit the app.

Boring Notch #

• Functional Notch: Adds utility to the MacBook notch (or creates a virtual one) with music controls, calendar views, and file drop-zones.
• Boring Mirror: An optional feature that opens a small webcam preview within the notch area.
• Battery/Status HUDs: Displays live battery indicators and iPhone-style Live Activities.

Peggy #

• Drag-and-Drop Converter: A lightweight dock app that instantly converts images to JPEGs.
• PDF Support: Converts multi-page PDFs into individual JPEG files automatically by dragging the file onto the dock icon.

Updatist #

• Centralized Updates: Scans all installed apps—including Homebrew, GitHub projects, and App Store apps—to check for updates in one list.
• Local Detection: Works locally to find updates even for manually installed or obscure applications.
• Batch Updating: Allows downloading and installing all available updates with a single button.

Numei #

• Natural Language Calculator: Understands shorthand like "K" for thousands, "M" for millions, and "W/D" for weeks and days.
• Date Math: Can calculate dates in the future or past (e.g., "today + 75 days").
• Clean Interface: Results are displayed inline and can be copied with a single click.

rCommand #

• Letter-Based Switching: Reimagines the Command+Tab function by letting users switch to apps based on their first letter (e.g., Right Command + R for Reminders).
• Cycle Function: If multiple apps start with the same letter, pressing the combo again cycles through them.

Launching & Music Decoy #

• Launching: A "wheel launcher" that pops up at the cursor location to switch between running or user-defined apps.
• Music Decoy: A simple background utility that prevents the Apple Music app from launching when the "Play" media key is pressed accidentally.

Summary #

This video outlines 11 specialized Mac applications designed to enhance productivity, security, and aesthetics. Key highlights include Bloom, a highly customizable Finder replacement with multi-panel support; Moonlock, a comprehensive security suite for malware protection and privacy; and Numei, a calculator that processes natural language and date math. Other apps focus on UI improvements, such as Media Mate for iOS-style volume controls and Boring Notch for adding functionality to the camera notch. The list is rounded out by utility tools like Peggy for quick image conversion and Music Decoy to manage Apple Music's intrusive behavior.