Category: Mac Utilities

  • iA Writer 8.1.3 for Mac

    iA Writer 8.1.3 for Mac

    iA Writer 8.1.3 for Mac

    iA Writer 8.1.3 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 1, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 1, 2026

    iA Writer is a focused writing app for Mac from Information Architects. It stores your work as plain text Markdown files and keeps toolbars and clutter out of the way, so the words stay at the center. It suits bloggers, students, novelists and anyone who drafts long documents and wants a calm space to think on the page.

    Key Features

    • Focus Mode dims everything except the sentence or paragraph you are writing now
    • Authorship marks text you typed apart from text you pasted or generated elsewhere
    • Style Check flags filler words and repeated phrases so you can tighten your prose
    • Write in Markdown and preview links, images and tables inside the editor
    • Export finished work to PDF, Microsoft Word documents and HTML
    • Organize drafts in a document library and find them again with quick search

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page to get the Mac app, or Download from the official site.
    2. Install the app and open it, then choose a folder for your first documents.
    3. Create a new file and start writing in plain text with Markdown formatting.

    System Requirements

    The Mac App Store listing for iA Writer states that the app requires macOS 10.15 or later.

    FAQs

    Is iA Writer free?

    No. It is a paid app with a one time price per platform. A free trial of seven days is offered when you download it from the iA website.

    Where are my files stored?

    iA Writer works with plain text files in folders you choose, including iCloud Drive folders, so your documents stay readable in any other text editor.

    Can iA Writer publish to a blog?

    Yes. The Mac app can share drafts directly to platforms such as WordPress, Ghost and Micro.blog from inside the app.

  • Heptabase 1.117.1 for Mac

    Heptabase 1.117.1 for Mac

    Heptabase 1.117.1 for Mac

    Heptabase 1.117.1 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 1, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 1, 2026

    Heptabase is a visual knowledge base designed for understanding complex topics. Your notes live as cards, and you arrange those cards on whiteboards, draw connections between them and group ideas into a picture you can take in at a glance. That makes it a strong fit for researchers, students and writers who read a lot of papers, articles and books and need to see how everything fits together, rather than scrolling through one long list of notes on their Mac.

    Key Features

    • Notes kept as cards that you can open, reuse and link across boards
    • Whiteboards to arrange cards, draw connections and group ideas visually
    • Read PDFs and turn highlights into cards for your boards
    • Tags and a tag database to organize cards by topic and property
    • Sync across the desktop, web and mobile apps

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page, or get the Mac app from the official site: Download from the official site
    2. Open the downloaded file and move Heptabase into your Applications folder.
    3. Launch the app, sign in or create your account, and create your first whiteboard.

    FAQs

    Who is Heptabase made for?

    It is made for people who learn and research deeply, such as students, academics and writers who need to connect ideas from many sources into one clear picture.

    Is Heptabase free?

    Heptabase is a paid subscription service rather than a free app. Check the official site for the current plans and any trial offer for new users.

    Does Heptabase work offline?

    The desktop app stores your data locally, so you can keep working without a connection. Your changes sync to your other devices when you are back online.

  • FigCraft 0.17.0 for Mac

    FigCraft 0.17.0 for Mac

    FigCraft 0.17.0 for Mac

    FigCraft 0.17.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 1, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 1, 2026

    FigCraft is a free open source design tool from the ArtCraft team for people who lay out app screens, web pages and prototypes. It follows a workflow similar to Figma, with frames, components and styles, but it runs as a native Mac app and keeps your files on your own disk. The project is in alpha, so it suits curious designers and small experiments today while it grows toward daily production work.

    Key Features

    • Frames and auto layout for building screens that resize cleanly
    • Reusable components and variants for buttons, cards and full sections
    • Styles and variables that keep colors and text consistent across a file
    • Vector drawing tools for icons and custom shapes
    • Prototypes that link screens together for quick walkthroughs
    • Local files with no account needed and no telemetry sent anywhere

    How to Download

    1. Open the official project page: Download from the official site and find the newest release.
    2. Download the universal Mac disk image, open it, and move FigCraft into your Applications folder.
    3. Launch FigCraft from Applications and start a new design or open an existing file.

    FAQs

    Is FigCraft free?

    Yes. FigCraft is free and open source under the MIT or Apache 2.0 licenses, and you can download it from the official GitHub project without an account.

    Is FigCraft finished?

    No. The team describes FigCraft as alpha software that is still growing toward full daily work. It is best tested on copies of important files while its tools mature.

    Does FigCraft need an account?

    No. FigCraft runs on your Mac and saves plain files on your own disk. There is no account to create and no subscription to start designing.

  • NetWorker Pro 12.2.1 for Mac

    NetWorker Pro 12.2.1 for Mac

    NetWorker Pro 12.2.1 for Mac

    NetWorker Pro 12.2.1 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 1, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 1, 2026

    NetWorker Pro is a network monitor for Mac from developer Sascha Simon. It lives in your menu bar and shows what your connection is doing right now, which apps are sending and receiving, and how much traffic you have used over time. It suits home users on capped connections and anyone troubleshooting a slow network.

    Key Features

    • Live dashboard with download and upload speed shown on a running graph
    • Traffic per app, showing which process is using the line right now
    • List of open connections with the app, addresses, ports and state behind each one
    • Adapter details for Ethernet and WiFi, including DNS settings and signal information
    • Daily and monthly traffic history charts stored in a local database on your Mac
    • Menu bar widgets plus a floating panel that can stay on top of other windows

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page to get the app, or Download from the official site.
    2. Install the app and launch it, then look for its readout in your menu bar.
    3. Open the main window to explore per app traffic, connections and history.

    System Requirements

    The Mac App Store listing states that NetWorker Pro requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with an Apple M1 chip or later.

    FAQs

    Does NetWorker Pro collect my data?

    The developer states your traffic history lives in a local database on your Mac, and the only internet request the app makes is the public address lookup.

    Is NetWorker Pro a subscription?

    No. The Mac App Store listing describes it as a paid app with every feature included and no in app purchases.

    Can it block apps from going online?

    No. NetWorker Pro is a viewing tool that shows traffic and connections, but it does not act as a firewall or filter.

  • TG Pro 2.105 for Mac

    TG Pro 2.105 for Mac

    TG Pro 2.105 for Mac

    TG Pro 2.105 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 1, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 1, 2026

    TG Pro, short for Temperature Gauge Pro, is a Mac utility from Tunabelly Software that shows how hot your Mac is running and lets you take control of its cooling. It reads temperatures from sensors across the machine, covering the CPU, GPU, storage drives and battery, and it can check battery health and run hardware diagnostics. It suits anyone whose Mac gets loud or warm during heavy work.

    Key Features

    • Temperature readings for the CPU, GPU, drives, battery and many other sensors
    • Manual fan control plus Auto Boost rules that raise fan speed as things heat up
    • Battery health checks and built in hardware diagnostics
    • Alerts and logging when temperatures pass the limits you set
    • Runs natively on both Intel and Apple silicon Macs

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page, or get the app from the official product page: Download from the official site
    2. Open the downloaded file and move TG Pro into your Applications folder.
    3. Launch TG Pro and look for its icon in the menu bar to see live temperatures.

    System Requirements

    TG Pro 2.105 requires macOS 10.14 or later, and the vendor lists support for a wide range of Intel and Apple silicon Mac models.

    FAQs

    Is TG Pro free?

    The vendor offers a free download with nearly all features available. Hardware diagnostics are the main exception, and a full license is sold as a one time purchase with no subscription.

    Which Macs does TG Pro support?

    It supports Intel and Apple silicon Macs, from older models through the newest releases. The vendor keeps a full list of supported models on its website.

    Can TG Pro tell me if something is wrong with my Mac?

    It includes hardware diagnostics and watches for signs such as a failing battery or a fan problem, then reports what it finds.

  • SoundCraft 0.19.0 for Mac

    SoundCraft 0.19.0 for Mac

    SoundCraft 0.19.0 for Mac

    SoundCraft 0.19.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 1, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 1, 2026

    SoundCraft is a free open source audio workstation from the ArtCraft team for recording, editing and mixing music and sound on a Mac. It follows the workflow of a classic studio program, with multitrack timelines, MIDI arranging and effects, and it runs natively without a subscription. The project is in pre alpha, so it fits home studios, students and testers who enjoy trying new tools while they mature.

    Key Features

    • Multitrack audio recording, editing and mixing in one window
    • MIDI arranging for melodies, chords and drum parts
    • Mixing tools with routing and automation for levels and effects
    • A set of built in effects and virtual instruments to shape your sound
    • Support for CLAP plugins so you can extend the studio
    • Free and open source with Mac builds signed and notarized

    How to Download

    1. Open the official project page: Download from the official site and find the newest release.
    2. Download the universal Mac disk image, open it, and move SoundCraft into your Applications folder.
    3. Launch SoundCraft from Applications and start a new project or open the demo song.

    System Requirements

    SoundCraft needs macOS 11 or later. The Mac download is a universal build for Apple silicon and Intel Macs, signed and notarized by the developers.

    FAQs

    Is SoundCraft free?

    Yes. SoundCraft is free and open source under the MIT or Apache 2.0 licenses. You can download it from the official GitHub project without an account or a subscription.

    Is SoundCraft ready for professional work?

    The team labels SoundCraft pre alpha. Recording, editing and mixing already work, but some features are still in development, so test it on copies of your projects.

    Does SoundCraft open Pro Tools sessions?

    No. SoundCraft does not open Pro Tools session files. It is an independent workstation with its own project format.

  • Mac FoneLab for iOS 10.2.72 for Mac

    Mac FoneLab for iOS 10.2.72 for Mac

    Mac FoneLab for iOS 10.2.72 for Mac

    Mac FoneLab for iOS 10.2.72 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 1, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 1, 2026

    Mac FoneLab for iOS is a data recovery program from Aiseesoft that runs on your Mac and works with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. It is made for the moment a photo, a message thread or a contact disappears, and it lets you scan the device or a backup and preview what can still be brought back before you restore anything.

    Key Features

    • Recover data directly from an iOS device connected to your Mac
    • Restore items from an iTunes backup file stored on your computer
    • Restore items from an iCloud backup when a device is lost or damaged
    • Handles photos, messages, contacts, call history, notes and voice memos
    • Preview found items first, then choose only the ones you want to save
    • Scans and recovers while keeping the current data on your device in place

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page to get the Mac installer, or Download from the official site.
    2. Install the program on your Mac and connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
    3. Pick a recovery mode, run a scan, preview the results and save what you need.

    FAQs

    Is Mac FoneLab for iOS free?

    No. It is a paid program from Aiseesoft. Check the official product page for the current license options before you buy.

    Can it recover data without a backup?

    It offers a direct device scan for that situation, although results depend on whether the lost data has been overwritten since. A recent backup gives you the best chance of a full recovery.

    Which devices does it work with?

    It is built for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The program runs on your Mac while the device stays connected by cable during the scan.

  • Adobe DNG Converter 19.0 for Mac

    Adobe DNG Converter 19.0 for Mac

    Adobe DNG Converter 19.0 for Mac

    Adobe DNG Converter 19.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 1, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 1, 2026

    Adobe DNG Converter is a free tool from Adobe that turns camera specific raw files into DNG files, a more universal raw format. It suits photographers who shoot in raw and want their photos to stay readable in photo tools for years to come, even as camera models and software change over time.

    Key Features

    • Convert single photos or whole folders of raw files in one go
    • Keep key camera settings and photo data stored inside the DNG file
    • Choose how the converted files are named as they are saved
    • Pick a compatibility level to suit the photo software you use
    • Work with raw files from a wide range of supported cameras

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page or visit Download from the official site to get the Mac installer.
    2. Open the downloaded file and follow the setup steps shown on screen.
    3. Open the app, choose a folder of raw photos, choose where to save, and start the conversion.

    System Requirements

    The vendor lists macOS Ventura version 13 or later, with an Apple M1 or later chip or a multicore Intel processor.

    FAQs

    Is Adobe DNG Converter free to use?

    Yes. Adobe offers the converter as a free download, and you do not need a paid plan to convert raw files to DNG.

    Will converting to DNG change my photos?

    The converter creates new DNG files from your raw photos. Your original camera files stay as they are unless you choose to remove them yourself.

    Who should use this app?

    It helps photographers who keep large raw photo collections and want a single open format that many editing apps can open.

  • ProFind 1.43 for Mac

    ProFind 1.43 for Mac

    ProFind 1.43 for Mac

    ProFind 1.43 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 1, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 1, 2026

    ProFind is an advanced file search app for Mac users who need more than Spotlight gives them. Made by zeroonetwenty, it searches by name, date, size, tags and file content, and it can look inside hidden folders, packages and network volumes that Spotlight often skips. It suits anyone who keeps large archives and wants answers in seconds instead of digging through Finder windows by hand.

    Key Features

    • Search by name, date, size, tags or file content in one window
    • Find files in hidden folders, packages and on network volumes
    • Image search that finds photos from a plain description of what they show
    • Natural language queries for people who dislike building search filters
    • Custom indexing that can include external and network drives
    • A visual query editor for building precise searches with clicks

    How to Download

    1. Open the official product page: Download from the official site and download the app.
    2. Open the downloaded file and move ProFind into your Applications folder.
    3. Launch ProFind, allow it access to the folders you want to search, and run your first search.

    System Requirements

    ProFind 1.43 needs macOS 12 Monterey or later. Some tools inside the app, such as the visual query editor, need macOS 14 or later.

    FAQs

    Is ProFind free?

    ProFind is a paid app with a small one time purchase, sold by its developer and through the Mac App Store. Check the official page for trial and license options.

    Can ProFind search where Spotlight cannot?

    Yes. ProFind can search hidden folders, app packages, external drives and network volumes, using its own index instead of relying only on Spotlight.

    Can ProFind find photos by description?

    Yes. On macOS 12 and later it can search images by describing what is in them, which helps when you cannot remember a file name.

  • Free Download Manager (FDM) 6.36.0 for Mac

    Free Download Manager (FDM) 6.36.0 for Mac

    Free Download Manager (FDM) 6.36.0 for Mac

    Free Download Manager (FDM) 6.36.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 1, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 1, 2026

    Free Download Manager, often shortened to FDM, is a free download accelerator and organizer for Mac. It takes over large or unreliable downloads, splits files into segments where the server allows it, and keeps everything in one tidy list. It suits anyone who regularly pulls down big installers, media files or torrent content and wants more control than a browser gives.

    Key Features

    • Accelerated downloads that can resume after an interruption or a lost connection
    • Built in support for torrent files and magnet links
    • Organize downloads with priorities, traffic limits and smart file management
    • Separate Mac builds for Apple Silicon and Intel machines on the download page
    • Browser integration through official extensions for Chrome and Firefox
    • Create downloads on a Mac or PC remotely from the Android app

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page to get the Mac build for your machine, or Download from the official site.
    2. Open the downloaded file and install FDM in your Applications folder.
    3. Paste a link or drop a torrent file into FDM and start your first download.

    FAQs

    Is Free Download Manager really free?

    Yes. The official site states that FDM is completely free and carries no ads, and the full feature set is available at no cost.

    Is FDM open source?

    The legacy release of FDM is open source. The current generation is distributed as a free app from the official site, so get it only from there or from an official app store listing.

    Can FDM resume a broken download?

    Yes, where the server supports resuming. FDM keeps the partial file and continues from where the transfer stopped instead of starting the whole file again.