Updated Nov 8, 2026, from what MacPip lists today.
MacPip lists 9 one-time purchase developer tools for Mac, and a person has checked 2 of them.4 of them have a free version.All of them sell a one-time license.1 of them is paid by subscription.There is no single best one-time purchase developer tool for everyone, so MacPip does not rank them.If you want it free, start with Quotchi.
Apps a person checked come first, newest check first. Never ordered by payment.
| App | What it does | Price | Free or paid | Apple silicon | Open source | Made by | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quotchi | Track Claude, Codex and Gemini limits from your menu bar | Free, Pro $5 once (launch price) | Free versionOne-time | Not stated | No | Thomas Kanze | Nov 3 |
| SpaceWise | SpaceWise safely cleans developer disk clutter like node_modules and Docker caches. | $7.99 | Free versionOne-time | Universal | No | Not stated | Oct 30 |
| BucketMate | Modern S3 client with a clean UI and powerful multi-provider tools. | From $29 once, free trial | One-time | Yes, and Intel, its maker says | No | David Tran | Pending |
| TokenBar | Usage limits and weekly reset countdowns for Claude, Codex, Cursor, Gemini, Copilot | $15 once | One-time | Not stated | No | Aura Technologies | Pending |
| MacVisor | Virtualization Platform for Apple Silicon Macs | $59 for 1 Mac, $79 for 2 Macs | One-time | Yes, Apple silicon only, its maker says | No | ScaleNinja Software | Pending |
| Switchy | Mac controls, deploys, 2FA codes and Claude/Codex limits in your menu bar. | $4.99 once, 7-day free trial | One-time | Yes, Apple silicon only, its maker says | No | Vladimir Babic | Pending |
| Super High Fives | An open-source colour picker app for macOS | Free and open source | Free versionOne-time | Not stated | Yes | Not stated | Pending |
| Nexus Shell | Native SSH terminal, SFTP and Docker | Basic SSH free; Pro: see website/Apple | Free versionOne-timeSubscription | Yes, Apple silicon only, its maker says | No | Nexus Shell, AI-assisted marketing | Pending |
| Keep Mac Awake | Keeps your MacBook awake with the lid closed, so agents and long jobs keep going | $9 once | One-time | Yes, Apple silicon only, its maker says | No | Keep Mac Awake | Pending |
Track Claude, Codex and Gemini limits from your menu bar
Made by Thomas KanzeWebsiteOn XFrom its maker: Quotchi keeps Claude Code, Codex and optional Gemini usage visible in the Mac menu bar. It shows remaining limits, reset times and which tool has room, with widgets, alerts at custom thresholds and an optional run-out estimate.
SpaceWise safely cleans developer disk clutter like node_modules and Docker caches.
From its maker: SpaceWise safely cleans developer disk clutter: node_modules, Docker caches, Xcode DerivedData, and AI models for macOS and Windows.
Modern S3 client with a clean UI and powerful multi-provider tools.
Made by David TranWebsiteGitHub repoOn XFrom its maker: BucketMate is a fast, native S3 client for Mac, with iOS and web versions too. Connect AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, Google Cloud Storage, DigitalOcean Spaces, Wasabi, MinIO, Supabase, Hetzner, Tigris and any S3-compatible endpoint in one place.
Usage limits and weekly reset countdowns for Claude, Codex, Cursor, Gemini, Copilot
From its maker: Keep Claude, Codex, Cursor, Gemini, and Copilot usage limits and weekly reset countdowns in your Mac menu bar, so a usage cap doesn't cut off a work session. Built on Peter Steinberger's free MIT-licensed CodexBar.
Virtualization Platform for Apple Silicon Macs
From its maker: MacVisor turns an Apple Silicon Mac into a virtualization host for developers, admins, and teams who need desktop and always-on headless VMs. What it does: - Runs macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows 11 VMs natively on Apple Silicon - Takes live or disk snapshots, makes instant linked clones, and manages backups and reusable templates.
Mac controls, deploys, 2FA codes and Claude/Codex limits in your menu bar.
Made by Vladimir BabicWebsiteOn XSwitchy gathers everyday Mac switches into one menu bar panel: Dark Mode, Keep Awake, mic mute, Do Not Disturb and DNS. It also follows deployments on Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare and Railway, keeps 2FA codes behind Touch ID, and shows when Claude and Codex limits reset. It is $4.99 once for up to 3 Macs, with a 7-day trial, on Apple silicon with macOS 14 or later.
An open-source colour picker app for macOS
From its maker: An open-source colour picker app for macOS Pika (pronounced pi·kuh, like picker) is an easy to use, open-source, native colour picker for macOS.
Native SSH terminal, SFTP and Docker
From its maker: Native SSH workspace for Apple Silicon Macs, macOS 14.2+. - Tabbed SSH terminals and saved connections - Local/remote SFTP files and remote editing - Docker/Compose management and live server monitoring Basic SSH is free for personal non-commercial use; broader tools need Pro/trial.
Keeps your MacBook awake with the lid closed, so agents and long jobs keep going
Made by Keep Mac AwakeWebsiteOn XKeep Mac Awake keeps a MacBook with Apple silicon awake with the lid closed, with no external display, so builds, downloads and AI coding agents keep running while you are away. Sessions start from the menu bar or a command and end on time, and a watchdog restores normal sleep if something stops. No account and no analytics. It is $9 once and needs macOS 26 Tahoe or later.
Look for recent updates, Apple silicon builds, and whether it can be installed and updated without manual steps.
There is no single best one for everyone. MacPip lists 9: Quotchi, SpaceWise, BucketMate, TokenBar, MacVisor, Switchy, Super High Fives, Nexus Shell, Keep Mac Awake. If you want it free, look at Quotchi. If you would rather pay once than subscribe, look at SpaceWise.
Yes. With a free version on MacPip: Quotchi, SpaceWise, Super High Fives, Nexus Shell.
By their makers' word or by our check: BucketMate, MacVisor, Switchy, Nexus Shell, Keep Mac Awake.
Each has a dated report on its page: Quotchi, SpaceWise.
Apps a person has checked come first, newest check first, then the rest by when they were added. Payment never changes the order, and sponsored rows are labeled and kept apart.
