QuitApp for Mac
Mac UtilitiesLeave enough apps open and even a fast Mac starts to feel crowded. QuitApp is a small free utility that watches the apps you choose and quits them once they have sat idle for a time you set. Each app gets its own timeout, so a heavy editor can close soon after use while lighter tools are allowed to linger longer in the background. Updated Aug 16, 2026.
Key Features
- Automatic quitting of apps after a period of inactivity
- Separate timeout duration for every app you add
- Lightweight design that stays out of your way while it works
- Helps free memory held by apps you no longer need
- Simple setup with no accounts or complicated preferences
How to Download
- Visit Download from the official site and find QuitApp among the free Mac tools.
- Download the app and move it into your Applications folder.
- Open QuitApp, add your apps and set a timeout for each one.
System Requirements
QuitApp is a small native Mac utility with modest needs. A Mac running a current version of macOS is enough, and because it works in the background it asks for very little memory of its own.
FAQs
Will QuitApp close an app while I am using it?
No. The timer counts inactivity, so an app you are actively using keeps running. Only apps left idle beyond the timeout you chose are quit.
Can different apps have different timeouts?
Yes, that is the point of the tool. You set the duration per app, which lets short tasks close quickly while reference apps stay open longer.
What happens to unsaved work in an app it quits?
Quitting follows the normal app behaviour, so apps will generally ask about unsaved documents. Even so, pick sensible timeouts for apps where you draft long documents.
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