Office Suites (180 programs)
- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Adds a sense of urgency to writing. Helps remove distractions from your computer. Time limits of 5 minutes, 15 and 30 minutes. Suitable for fiction writers.CONS: Makes stopping to research almost impossible. Doesn’t reward you for finishing early. Losing writing work is upsetting and an unfitting punishment. People cannot use the bathroom without losing work.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Saves significant effort and time. Works as advertised. Customizable signatures. Plain and simple user interface.CONS: Getting the signature setup right initially could be tough. Not for editing PDFs. Not a multi-utility tool. Needs a 64-bit computer to work.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Easy to use. Standalone application. User-friendly interface. Batch conversion supported.CONS: Could bog down at times. Doesn’t convert encrypted PDFs. Doesn’t convert scanned PDFs. Doesn’t support multiple output file formats.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Synchronise and save your contacts with one app. Add notes and other details to contacts. Can be used with cloud-based storage services. Simple and intuitive layout.CONS: Application is resource intensive. Synchronising contacts can lead to duplicated entries. Limited help functionality. Getting to know your way around the app can take some time.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Converts to Pages, Keynote and Numbers formats. Plenty of options for fine tuning. Allows multiple files to be converted at once. Includes iOS display optimization.CONS: Occasional issues with formatting. Slow conversion of large documents. Places edit-ability over layout preservation. Does not completely bypass password protection.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Simple functionality. Works as advertised. Familiar interface. Uses little disk or memory space.CONS: Not a free tool. Random file conversion issues. No money-back guarantee. No trial version.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Organized and clutter-free. Perfect stickies alternative. Easy to browse with Finder. Themes for customization.CONS: App icon does not show up in the dock. Notes snapping to the edge of the window could take time. Cutesy characters would not be to everyone’s liking. Not the most responsive customer support.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Simple to use. Tracks time efficiently. Helps increase productivity. Monthly and yearly overviews.CONS: Difficult to track more than one task at a time. No function for categorising tasks. Tasks cannot be paused and continued. Relatively expensive.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: See how many words you have written in real-time. All of the icons are self-explanatory. Click to view a breakdown of your word count. A pop-up appears if you hit your writing target.CONS: Encouraging word-count targets often leads to writer burnout. Counts all words you write, including deleted words. May encourage quantity-over-quality when writing. Doesn't have auto-grammar checking like with LibreOffice Writer.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Colorful and easy to use. Works with both touchscreen and mouse clicks. Easy to install and quick to load. A simple program suitable for beginners.CONS: Not sophisticated enough for professional or hobby projects. Needs a less regimented drag-and-drop system. Could use far more editing tools and options. Makes it difficult to express larger or more complex ideas.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: User-friendly tools. Dual screen presentation mode. Live view website mode. Compatible with most presentation file formats.CONS: Some video formats may not be compatible with the application. Getting to know your way around the interface can take some time. The application can freeze unexpectedly at times. Not compatible with all devices.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Easy to use. Supports multiple tabs. Easy sharing options. Pleasant and simple UI.CONS: Doesn’t let you view or open DRM-encrypted EPUBs. Isn’t updated regularly enough. Developer support could be better. Requires a 64-bit computer.
PDF - Compress, Reduce and Optimize
- Paid
Emailing a PDF to Another Person Should No Longer Be a Hassle
- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: All compression happens locally or within app. Multiple customization options. Quick preview option. Batch compression supported.CONS: Large file compression could slow down the process. Could hamper computer performance momentarily. Needs a 64-bit system. User interface is a bit overwhelming.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Save extracted attachments from the Winmail.dat files. Resend the entire decoded file to another location. Processing time is very fast. Supports batch extraction.CONS: Some attached files cannot be extracted. Have to save the converted file to use the file. Could use file editing functions. Needs more supported file types.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Allows multiple blogs to be edited from one place. Works with WordPress, Tumblr, Blogger and more. Lets users preview their posts and upload them. Includes spell checker and other useful writing aids.CONS: Sometimes struggles with multi-layer authentication. Formatting bar only caters for HTML and rich text. Too complicated for those with simple blogging needs. Archive feature is not compatible with all platforms.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Quick access via menu bar. Customizable design and fonts. Add sounds and images to your notes. Create new notes using text from any application.CONS: Limited OS compatibility. Printing notes can be tricky. No iCloud syncing option. No search and index function.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Not as complicated as its many professional competitors. Tinker with your invoices and quickly preview your changes. Not as expensive as its leading professional competitors. Time sheet management functions are intuitive and intelligently designed.CONS: Changing the master settings doesn't adjust saved invoices. Cannot manually change invoice designs. The GUI has a flat and dated design. User interface colour choices are bold and ugly.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Access clipboard data at any time. Data can be pasted into almost all applications. Saved data is available even after the system reboots. The application features configurable hotkeys.CONS: Getting used to the app navigation can take some time. Not all applications can be used with the app. No updates since 2011. The application can prevent your system from rebooting.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Customizable fonts and text sizes. Both text and image stamps can be added. Can add stamps to protected PDF documents. Supports multiple document formats.CONS: User interface appears dated. Getting used to the program can take some time. Limited features for advanced users. Program has not been updated recently.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Extremely polished interface. Great for multitasking. Integrates with very popular services. Very feature-rich.CONS: Doesn't support every service. Some Actions require installation. A little bit of a learning curve. Not as useful for single-task workflows.
