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Best productivity apps for Mac

Updated Nov 8, 2026, from what MacPip lists today.

Risposta breve

MacPip elenca 36 app per Mac nella categoria «Produttività» e una persona ne ha verificate 15.14 di esse hanno una versione gratuita.27 di queste si acquistano con una licenza una tantum.7 di queste sono in abbonamento.There is no single best productivity app for everyone, so MacPip does not rank them.Se la vuoi gratis, inizia da Caddie.

Apps a person checked come first, newest check first. Never ordered by payment.

Productivity is the biggest shelf on MacPip, with 36 apps. That is also why "best productivity app" is a slightly odd question: a Pomodoro timer, a bookmark manager and a menu bar dashboard are all productivity apps, and none of them replaces the others.

So read this page as a map. The table shows every app with its price and how it charges. The profiles below show what each one actually does, so you can find the one that removes your own daily friction, not someone else's.

27 of these apps sell a one-time license and 14 have a free version, so there is plenty here that never becomes another monthly bill.

What these 36 apps offer, by their listings. An app can offer several, so the bars do not add up to 36.
Versione gratuita14 di 36
Pay once27 di 36
Abbonamento7 di 36
Native to Apple silicon22 di 36
Open source3 di 36
Funziona offline10 di 36
Verificate da una persona15 di 36
One-time price in US dollars, as each listing states it, lowest first (the 15 lowest of 18). 18 apps have no plain dollar one-time price and are left out. Launch prices count where the listing says so.
Droppy$9.99
Snug$14.99
SnapDog$14.99

Compared

AppChe cosa faPrezzoGratis o a pagamentoApple siliconOpen sourceRealizzato daVerificata
DroppyA Dynamic Island, File Tray and clipboard history for your Mac$9.99 once for 2 Macs, 3-day free trialUna tantumSì, e anche su Intel, secondo il suo creatoreNoJordy Spruit8 nov
CaddieTasks, notes, calendar and AI agents in one Mac appFree while in betaVersione gratuitaNon indicatoNoHarsha Garlapati3 nov
Blook - Private Bookmark ManagerA self-hosted, private, and lightweight bookmark manager built for everyday use.Free, one-time in-app upgradeVersione gratuitaUna tantumNon indicatoNoDavid Dai3 nov
ToolboxCompress video, sign PDFs, remove backgrounds, transcribe, free up storage and more.$19 once (launch), then $49.99Una tantumNon indicatoNoNon indicato3 nov
ByeCtrlClickByeCtrlClick blocks the context menu that opens when you Control-click. Productivity App$5Una tantumSì, e anche su Intel, secondo il suo creatoreNoAlexander Ils3 nov
AuratorAurator turns your voice into clean text in every app on your MacFrom $29 once, 7-day free trialUna tantumNon indicatoNoNon indicato3 nov
AureonSay what you need. Aureon routes it to your Mac apps.$6.99+/mo · 7-day trialAbbonamentoNon indicatoNoInAureon3 nov
CuewakeLeave it here. Find it when you’re back.$9Una tantumSì, solo Apple silicon, secondo il suo creatoreNoDanny3 nov
Slap AlertA Mac menu bar app for founders that celebrates every sale.Free for scripts, $19 once, 7-day trialVersione gratuitaUna tantumSì, e anche su Intel, secondo il suo creatoreNoNon indicato3 nov
EZ SaveA private file organizer for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android.Gratis, Pro $2.99/mo or $17.99/yrVersione gratuitaAbbonamentoNon indicatoNoDigital Sauce Pty Ltd.3 nov
NotesXDNative macOS notes, tasks and transcriptions app with Active ListeningGratis, Pro disponibileVersione gratuitaAbbonamentoNon indicatoNoNon indicato31 ott
SnugSnug tiles every window the moment it opens14,99 USD una tantumUna tantumNon indicatoNoMacMuse31 ott
OtterdockOtterdock groups apps, files, folders and links into Mac Dock groups.Free, one-time Pro upgradeVersione gratuitaUna tantumNon indicatoNosavetimefor.fun31 ott
PixtamerBatch-convert, compress, resize and rename images into web-ready files, all on your Mac.Gratuito e open sourceVersione gratuitaNon indicatoSìSidhant Sinha31 ott
MightyBench49 private tools for video, audio, images, PDFs and on-device AI, in one native Mac app.$19Una tantumNon indicatoNoSidhant Sinha31 ott
Keystone | Habit TrackerApp di produttività per Mac$3.99Una tantumSì, e anche su Intel, secondo il suo creatoreNoGalip OZTURKIn sospeso
PasteNotchClipboard history, right in your Mac’s notch$4.99 once; Cloud $4.99/mo; 14-day trialUna tantumAbbonamentoSì, e anche su Intel, secondo il suo creatoreNoVladimir BabicIn sospeso
ScreenVerbThe screenshot app built around AI. Capture, mark up, and paste AI answers in three keys.Gratis, Pro disponibileVersione gratuitaUna tantumSì, solo Apple silicon, secondo il suo creatoreNoDavid TranIn sospeso
Proof TakeCheck recordings and voiceovers against your script$29 one-time, 14-day free trialUna tantumSì, solo Apple silicon, secondo il suo creatoreNoNon indicatoIn sospeso
DraftKeyTab autocomplete and draft rewriting in any Mac app4,99 USD una tantumUna tantumSì, solo Apple silicon, secondo il suo creatoreNoAura TechnologiesIn sospeso
TokenBarUsage limits and weekly reset countdowns for Claude, Codex, Cursor, Gemini, Copilot15 USD una tantumUna tantumNon indicatoNoAura TechnologiesIn sospeso
TaskglassTaskglass is a native macOS app that shows what's slowing$5 once (launch), then $9Una tantumSì, e anche su Intel, secondo il suo creatoreNoJunaidIn sospeso
ActionClipTurn selected text into actions and create your own Mac workflowsGratis, Pro from $12 onceVersione gratuitaUna tantumSì, solo Apple silicon, secondo il suo creatoreNoAdvait VaidyaIn sospeso
MacVisorVirtualization Platform for Apple Silicon Macs$59 for 1 Mac, $79 for 2 MacsUna tantumSì, solo Apple silicon, secondo il suo creatoreNoScaleNinja SoftwareIn sospeso
TrailbackThe productivity app that remembers everything9 USD una tantumUna tantumSì, e anche su Intel, secondo il suo creatoreNoPavan GKIn sospeso
LokalBotYour personal context engine.Gratuito e open sourceVersione gratuitaSì, solo Apple silicon, secondo il suo creatoreSìNon indicatoIn sospeso
RibbonThe Mac window manager where nothing ever shrinks15 USD una tantumUna tantumSì, e anche su Intel, secondo il suo creatoreNoChethan Kumar S NIn sospeso
NotchNook ProThe original notch app for Mac, taken to the next level.19 USD una tantumUna tantumAbbonamentoSì, solo Apple silicon, secondo il suo creatoreNoNotchNook teamIn sospeso
Pocket ScreenKeep reference windows visible while you work on a Mac.Free tier; optional Unlimited upgradesUna tantumAbbonamentoNon indicatoNoMasaki Iino / Toybird LabsIn sospeso
SnapDogMac screenshot & screen recording: annotation editor, OCR, scrolling capture, MP4/MOV/GIF14,99 USD una tantumUna tantumNon indicatoNoIan TrimbleIn sospeso
DabbitDabbit is a pixel-exact, color-managed color picker for macOS.From $19 once, 5-day free trialUna tantumSì, solo Apple silicon, secondo il suo creatoreNoMichael AndreuzzaIn sospeso
AfterimageFind anything you've seen on your Mac's screen in seconds; recordings never leave this Mac$14.99 once, 30-day free trialUna tantumSì, e anche su Intel, secondo il suo creatoreNoEren ÖzgürIn sospeso
SonderSonder is a free, open-source markdown editor for Mac.Gratuito e open sourceVersione gratuitaSì, e anche su Intel, secondo il suo creatoreSìNon indicatoIn sospeso
JellyDrawDraw on your Mac screen. Drawings stick to the window they're on.Free, with Pro at $9.99 one-timeVersione gratuitaUna tantumSì, solo Apple silicon, secondo il suo creatoreNoJellyDrawIn sospeso
Raydo Agent OSThe AI agent operating system for real workFree, Cloud from $20/moVersione gratuitaAbbonamentoSì, solo Apple silicon, secondo il suo creatoreNoRolitt Inc.In sospeso
GanderOne Quick Look app for every file a developer opensGratisVersione gratuitaSì, e anche su Intel, secondo il suo creatoreNoNon indicatoIn sospeso

12 of them, up close

The 12 below come first in the table: apps a person checked, newest check first. The other 24 are in the table above.

Droppy

A Dynamic Island, File Tray and clipboard history for your Mac

Pay onceApple siliconVerificata il 8 nov
Droppy on a Mac

From its maker: Droppy brings files, clipboard history and everyday controls to your Mac's notch or a floating Dynamic Island. Gather files in the File Tray, find text, links, images and files you copied, control music and arrange shelf widgets for your daily tools.

Prezzo
$9.99 once for 2 Macs, 3-day free trial
Needs
macOS 14 Sonoma o successivo

Droppy on MacPip More Notch apps

Caddie

Tasks, notes, calendar and AI agents in one Mac app

Versione gratuitaVerificata il 3 nov
Caddie on a Mac

From its maker: Caddie brings tasks, notes, calendar and meeting notes together on Mac, with hold-fn dictation, a coach in the notch, booking links and a hub for Claude Code and Codex via https://usecaddie.app/mcp. Supports teams.

Prezzo
Free while in beta
Needs
macOS 13.3 o successivo

Caddie on MacPip More Productivity apps

Toolbox

Compress video, sign PDFs, remove backgrounds, transcribe, free up storage and more.

Pay onceVerificata il 3 nov
Toolbox on a Mac

From its maker: Compress video, sign PDFs, remove backgrounds, transcribe, free up storage and more. 94 native tools that run on your Mac.

Offerta
62% di sconto
Prezzo
$19 once (launch), then $49.99
Needs
macOS 15 o successivo

Toolbox on MacPip More Productivity apps

ByeCtrlClick

ByeCtrlClick blocks the context menu that opens when you Control-click. Productivity App

Pay onceApple siliconVerificata il 3 nov
ByeCtrlClick on a Mac

From its maker: ByeCtrlClick blocks the context menu that opens when you Control-click, system-wide and in every app. Right-click keeps working.

Prezzo
$5
Needs
macOS 15 Sequoia o successivo

ByeCtrlClick on MacPip More Productivity apps

Aurator

Aurator turns your voice into clean text in every app on your Mac

Pay onceVerificata il 3 nov
Aurator on a Mac

From its maker: Aurator turns your voice into clean text in every app on your Mac, writes whole messages for you, and coaches you to speak better from your own words. Private by default, cloud by choice.

Prezzo
From $29 once, 7-day free trial
Needs
macOS 26 o successivo

Aurator on MacPip More Productivity apps

Aureon

Say what you need. Aureon routes it to your Mac apps.

AbbonamentoVerificata il 3 nov
Aureon on a Mac
Realizzato da InAureonSito web

From its maker: Aureon is an AI intent layer for Mac. Speak or type a passage; it finds the intents and creates events, reminders, tasks and notes in Calendar, Reminders, Notes, Things, Notion, Todoist and more.

Prezzo
$6.99+/mo · 7-day trial
Needs
macOS 14 o successivo

Aureon on MacPip More Productivity apps

Cuewake

Leave it here. Find it when you’re back.

Pay onceApple siliconFunziona offlineVerificata il 3 nov
Cuewake on a Mac
Realizzato da DannySito webOn X

Cuewake lets you attach notes, checklists, links and files to Mac apps and webpages, so your next step is waiting when you come back to them. It is a one-time purchase at $9, needs no account, works offline and runs natively on Apple silicon. It needs macOS 14 Sonoma or later.

Prezzo
$9
Needs
macOS 14 Sonoma o successivo
Its maker says it replaces
Apple Notes, Apple Reminders

Cuewake on MacPip More Notch apps

Slap Alert

A Mac menu bar app for founders that celebrates every sale.

Versione gratuitaPay onceApple siliconVerificata il 3 nov
Slap Alert on a Mac

Slap Alert is for founders who like to see a sale land. It watches Stripe, Paddle, RevenueCat, Polar or Dodo Payments with a read-only key, and Shopify orders arrive by webhook. For every new sale, a pixel monkey slaps a sticky note on your screen with who paid and how much, and win cards mark milestones like your first $1k. It is free for scripts, or $19 once with a 7-day trial.

Prezzo
Free for scripts, $19 once, 7-day trial
Needs
macOS 14 Sonoma o successivo

Slap Alert on MacPip More Messaging and Social apps

EZ Save

A private file organizer for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android.

Versione gratuitaAbbonamentoVerificata il 3 nov
EZ Save on a Mac

From its maker: A private file organizer for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android. Save links, photos, videos, documents and notes into folders, stored in your own iCloud and encrypted on your device.

Prezzo
Gratis, Pro $2.99/mo or $17.99/yr

EZ Save on MacPip More Productivity apps

NotesXD

Native macOS notes, tasks and transcriptions app with Active Listening

Versione gratuitaAbbonamentoVerificata il 31 ott
NotesXD on a Mac

From its maker: Native macOS meeting notes app with Active Listening, real-time transcription, always-on AI chat, and Google Calendar integration.

Prezzo
Gratis, Pro disponibile
Needs
macOS 14 o successivo

NotesXD on MacPip More Productivity apps

Snug

Snug tiles every window the moment it opens

Pay onceVerificata il 31 ott
Snug on a Mac
Realizzato da MacMuseSito webOn X

From its maker: Snug tiles every window the moment it opens, with layouts for big and ultrawide displays and scenes that come back when you dock.

Prezzo
14,99 USD una tantum
Needs
macOS 15 o successivo

Snug on MacPip More Productivity apps

Before you add another app

macOS already does a lot. Spotlight launches apps and does quick sums, Focus modes silence notifications, Stage Manager groups windows, and Notes and Reminders cover simple lists. A new app earns its place when it does one job clearly better for you than these, or does a job they skip.

How to choose a productivity app

  • Name the friction first. "I lose my place when I switch apps" and "I never partono dal the hard task" need different tools.
  • Prefer one job done well. Apps that try to be everything tend to become the thing you manage instead of your work.
  • Check where your data lives. Local files and plain formats are easier to leave than an account on someone else's server.
  • Mind the bill. 24 of these apps have a one-time price and no subscription at all. See Setapp alternatives: Mac apps you buy once for every one of them across MacPip.

Related lists

Focus and planning live next door: see the best note taking apps, clipboard and text apps and the best window manager for Mac. For a short starter set, see must-have Mac apps.

Quale scegliere

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What is the best productivity app for Mac?

There is no single best one for everyone. MacPip lists 36: Droppy, Caddie, Blook - Private Bookmark Manager, Toolbox, ByeCtrlClick, Aurator, Aureon, Cuewake, Slap Alert, EZ Save, NotesXD, Snug and 24 more. If you want it free, look at Caddie. If you would rather pay once than subscribe, look at Droppy. If you want it to run natively on Apple silicon, look at Cuewake. If you need it to work offline, as its maker says it does, look at Cuewake. If you want open source code, look at Pixtamer.

Esistono app gratuite della categoria «Produttività» per Mac?

Sì. Con una versione gratuita su MacPip: Caddie, Blook - Private Bookmark Manager, Slap Alert, EZ Save, NotesXD, Otterdock, Pixtamer, ScreenVerb, ActionClip, LokalBot, Sonder, JellyDraw and 2 more.

Quali app per Mac della categoria «Produttività» hanno un prezzo una tantum?

Con un'opzione una tantum, così puoi evitare l'abbonamento: Droppy, Blook - Private Bookmark Manager, Toolbox, ByeCtrlClick, Aurator, Cuewake, Slap Alert, Snug, Otterdock, MightyBench, Keystone | Habit Tracker, PasteNotch and 15 more.

Which productivity apps run natively on Apple silicon?

Secondo i loro creatori o secondo la nostra verifica: Droppy, ByeCtrlClick, Cuewake, Slap Alert, Keystone | Habit Tracker, PasteNotch, ScreenVerb, Proof Take, DraftKey, Taskglass, ActionClip, MacVisor and 10 more.

Quali app della categoria «Produttività» sono state verificate da una persona?

Ognuna ha un report con la data sulla sua pagina: Droppy, Caddie, Blook - Private Bookmark Manager, Toolbox, ByeCtrlClick, Aurator, Aureon, Cuewake, Slap Alert, EZ Save, NotesXD, Snug and 3 more.

Come ordina MacPip queste app?

Prima ci sono le app che una persona ha verificato, con la verifica più recente in cima, poi le altre in base a quando sono state aggiunte. Il pagamento non cambia mai l'ordine, e le righe sponsorizzate sono etichettate e tenute separate.

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