Top 500 Mac apps

56,736installs of LibreOffice in the last 30 days, the most of any everyday Mac app. Blender, Google Chrome and Obsidian are next.

Everyday Mac apps, ranked by installs

Sep 28 – Oct 28, 2026. 784,423 installs across 3,119 apps. Trend compares each app's share of installs with the two months before.

Top 500

Top 500 everyday Mac apps
#	App	Category	Installs, 30 days	Share	Trend
1	LibreOfficeFree cross-platform office suite, fresh version	Office & PDF	56,736	2.7%	+1%
2	Blender3D creation suite	Design & 3D	31,449	1.5%	+100%
3	Google ChromeWeb browser	Browsers	25,221	1.2%	−24%
4	ObsidianKnowledge base that works on top of a local folder of plain text Markdown files	Notes	20,417	0.97%	−6%
5	ClaudeAnthropic's official Claude AI desktop app	AI assistants	20,158	0.95%	+14%
6	VorssaintMenu bar toolkit with keep-awake, system monitor and volume mixer	Menu bar	14,963	0.71%	−11%
7	Mozilla FirefoxWeb browser	Browsers	13,945	0.66%	−3%
8	ChatGPTOpenAI's official ChatGPT desktop app	AI assistants	13,444	0.64%	−4%
9	StatsSystem monitor for the menu bar	System & hardware	12,307	0.58%	−6%
10	VLC media playerMultimedia player	Music & video	11,425	0.54%	−20%
11	BetterDisplayDisplay management tool	System & hardware	9,884	0.47%	−1%
12	RectangleMove and resize windows using keyboard shortcuts or snap areas	Windows	9,782	0.46%	−16%
13	MaccyClipboard manager	Clipboard	8,741	0.41%	−24%
14	RaycastControl your tools with a few keystrokes	Launchers	8,206	0.39%	−22%
15	SpotifyMusic streaming service	Music & video	7,965	0.38%	−11%
16	BraveWeb browser focusing on privacy	Browsers	7,827	0.37%	−15%
17	SlackTeam communication and collaboration software	Chat & meetings	7,279	0.34%	−5%
18	IINAFree and open-source media player	Music & video	7,114	0.34%	−8%
19	LocalSendOpen-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop	Cloud & transfer	7,049	0.33%	−8%
20	DiscordVoice and text chat software	Chat & meetings	7,006	0.33%	−20%
21	draw.io DesktopOnline diagram software	Design & 3D	6,962	0.33%	+15%
22	OBSOpen-source software for live streaming and screen recording	Screenshots	6,791	0.32%	+29%
23	1PasswordPassword manager that keeps all passwords secure behind one password	Security	6,698	0.32%	+20%
24	ZoomVideo communication and virtual meeting platform	Chat & meetings	6,315	0.30%	−1%
25	OpenMTPAndroid file transfer	Cloud & transfer	5,705	0.27%	+41%
26	Microsoft EdgeMulti-platform web browser	Browsers	5,591	0.26%	+2%
27	MacPackerArchive manager	Disk & cleanup	5,397	0.26%	+1813%
28	Google DriveClient for the Google Drive storage service	Cloud & transfer	5,244	0.25%	+22%
29	NotionApp to write, plan, collaborate, and get organised	Notes	5,115	0.24%	−7%
30	WhatsAppNative desktop client for WhatsApp	Chat & meetings	5,027	0.24%	−8%
31	BitwardenDesktop password and login vault	Security	5,024	0.24%	−10%
32	LinearMouseCustomise mouse behavior	System & hardware	4,890	0.23%	−10%
33	KekaFile archiver	Disk & cleanup	4,792	0.23%	−6%
34	InkscapeVector graphics editor	Design & 3D	4,550	0.22%	−12%
35	Microsoft TeamsMeet, chat, call, and collaborate in just one place	Chat & meetings	4,359	0.21%	+3%
36	SteamVideo game digital distribution service	Games	4,289	0.20%	−3%
37	IceMenu bar manager	Menu bar	4,123	0.19%	−27%
38	Windows AppConnect to Windows	VPN & network	4,028	0.19%	+13%
39	FigmaCollaborative team software	Design & 3D	3,966	0.19%	−9%
40	FreeMacSoft AppCleanerApplication uninstaller	Disk & cleanup	3,891	0.18%	−25%
41	FreeCAD3D parametric modeller	Design & 3D	3,839	0.18%	−3%
42	GIMPFree and open-source image editor	Design & 3D	3,816	0.18%	−14%
43	AltTabEnable Windows-like alt-tab	Windows	3,748	0.18%	−6%
44	calibreE-books management software	Notes	3,640	0.17%	−13%
45	OpenLogiLocal-first alternative to Logitech Options+ for HID++ devices	System & hardware	3,584	0.17%	−50%
46	AudacityMulti-track audio editor and recorder	Music & video	3,450	0.16%	−14%
47	Telegram for macOSMessaging app with a focus on speed and security	Chat & meetings	3,415	0.16%	+1%
48	MonitorControlTool to control external monitor brightness & volume	System & hardware	3,403	0.16%	+8%
49	HandySpeech to text application	Dictation	3,398	0.16%	+51%
50	ThawMenu bar manager	Menu bar	3,367	0.16%	−13%
51	PearcleanerUtility to uninstall apps and remove leftover files from old/uninstalled apps	Disk & cleanup	3,297	0.16%	−24%
52	KeePassXCPassword manager app	Security	3,070	0.15%	+22%
53	TransmissionOpen-source BitTorrent client	Cloud & transfer	3,052	0.14%	+9%
54	Hidden BarUtility to hide menu bar items	Menu bar	2,932	0.14%	+17%
55	GeminiNative desktop AI assistant from Google	AI assistants	2,798	0.13%	+18%
56	MoonlightGameStream client	Games	2,783	0.13%	+20%
57	CaffeineUtility that prevents the system from going to sleep	Menu bar	2,732	0.13%	−15%
58	MosSmooths scrolling and set mouse scroll directions independently	System & hardware	2,718	0.13%	−22%
59	Zen BrowserGecko based web browser	Browsers	2,641	0.12%	+3%
60	ShottrScreenshot measurement and annotation tool	Screenshots	2,559	0.12%	−2%
61	DockDoorWindow peeking utility app	Windows	2,475	0.12%	−1%
62	ProtonVPNVPN client focusing on security	VPN & network	2,472	0.12%	+12%
63	Cloudflare WARPFree app that makes your Internet safer	VPN & network	2,461	0.12%	+19%
64	LibreWolfWeb browser	Browsers	2,417	0.11%	−13%
65	Grok BotAI teammates that work across your apps and tools	AI assistants	2,335	0.11%	+78%
66	PureMacOpen-source application manager and system cleaner	Disk & cleanup	2,312	0.11%	−8%
67	Ungoogled ChromiumGoogle Chromium, sans integration with Google	Browsers	2,287	0.11%	+17%
68	Microsoft WordWord processor	Office & PDF	2,260	0.11%	+18%
69	AlfredApplication launcher and productivity software	Launchers	2,248	0.11%	−18%
70	ArcChromium based browser	Browsers	2,236	0.11%	−20%
71	UpscaylAI image upscaler	AI assistants	2,214	0.10%	+33%
72	SignalInstant messaging application focusing on security	Chat & meetings	2,140	0.10%	−12%
73	Mounty for NTFSRe-mounts write-protected NTFS volumes	Disk & cleanup	2,094	0.099%	−21%
74	Microsoft ExcelSpreadsheet software	Office & PDF	2,019	0.095%	+10%
75	PhotoCraftImage editor	Design & 3D	2,009	0.095%	–
76	LuLuOpen-source firewall to block unknown outgoing connections	VPN & network	1,993	0.094%	+10%
77	CompositorPhotoshop alternative	Design & 3D	1,916	0.091%	+1361%
78	FineTunePer-application volume mixer, equalizer, and audio router	Music & video	1,886	0.089%	−8%
79	AnyDeskAllows connection to a computer remotely	VPN & network	1,849	0.087%	+4%
80	The UnarchiverUnpacks archive files	Disk & cleanup	1,820	0.086%	−5%
81	Scroll ReverserTool to reverse the direction of scrolling	System & hardware	1,786	0.084%	+5%
82	Mozilla ThunderbirdCustomizable email client	Chat & meetings	1,785	0.084%	+4%
83	noTunesSimple application that will prevent iTunes or Apple Music from launching	Music & video	1,708	0.081%	+5%
84	MarkEditMarkdown editor	Notes	1,700	0.080%	−17%
85	FluidVoiceOffline voice-to-text dictation app with AI enhancement	Dictation	1,691	0.080%	−32%
86	HandBrakeOpen-source video transcoder	Music & video	1,691	0.080%	−25%
87	HeliumChromium-based web browser	Browsers	1,683	0.080%	+4%
88	ZoteroCollect, organise, cite, and share research sources	Notes	1,683	0.080%	+2%
89	OneDriveCloud storage client	Cloud & transfer	1,659	0.078%	−54%
90	Microsoft PowerPointPresentation software	Office & PDF	1,624	0.077%	+12%
91	Bambu Studio3D model slicing software for 3D printers, maintained by Bambu Lab	Design & 3D	1,618	0.076%	+27%
92	PdfCraftPDF editor	Office & PDF	1,604	0.076%	–
93	Microsoft OutlookEmail client	Chat & meetings	1,597	0.075%	+4%
94	Wispr FlowVoice-to-text dictation with AI-powered auto-editing	Dictation	1,539	0.073%	+6%
95	DuckDuckGoWeb browser focusing on privacy	Browsers	1,521	0.072%	−21%
96	Mac SaiSystem cleaner, optimiser, and malware scanner	Disk & cleanup	1,508	0.071%	+109%
97	KeepingYouAwakeTool to prevent the system from going into sleep mode	Menu bar	1,501	0.071%	−9%
98	KeyCastrOpen-source keystroke visualiser	Screenshots	1,498	0.071%	−4%
99	Tor BrowserWeb browser focusing on security	Browsers	1,497	0.071%	−11%
100	AnkiMemory training application	Notes	1,476	0.070%	−7%
101	AlDenteMenu bar tool to limit maximum charging percentage	System & hardware	1,466	0.069%	+5%
102	Microsoft OfficeOffice suite	Office & PDF	1,466	0.069%	−9%
103	ClopImage, video and clipboard optimiser	Clipboard	1,454	0.069%	+491%
104	OmniWMTiling window manager	Windows	1,412	0.067%	+578%
105	GrandPerspectiveGraphically shows disk usage within a file system	Disk & cleanup	1,397	0.066%	−10%
106	Prism LauncherMinecraft launcher	Games	1,395	0.066%	+14%
107	SkimPDF reader and note-taking application	Office & PDF	1,360	0.064%	+9%
108	Adobe Acrobat ReaderView, print, and comment on PDF documents	Office & PDF	1,354	0.064%	+0%
109	Epic Games LauncherLauncher for Epic Games games	Games	1,320	0.062%	+28%
110	KDE ConnectCommunicate with your handheld devices	Cloud & transfer	1,302	0.062%	+98%
111	TextreamTeleprompter that highlights scripts in real time as you speak	Dictation	1,298	0.061%	+467%
112	DropboxClient for the Dropbox cloud storage service	Cloud & transfer	1,263	0.060%	−12%
113	JellyfinMedia system	Music & video	1,257	0.059%	+15%
114	DiaWeb browser	Browsers	1,235	0.058%	+85%
115	CryptomatorMulti-platform client-side cloud file encryption tool	Security	1,224	0.058%	+5%
116	Draw ThingsRun Stable Diffusion locally	AI assistants	1,186	0.056%	+26%
117	WeChat for MacFree messaging and calling application	Chat & meetings	1,164	0.055%	−7%
118	ONLYOFFICEDocument editor	Office & PDF	1,161	0.055%	+8%
119	VivaldiWeb browser with built-in email client focusing on customization and control	Browsers	1,160	0.055%	−3%
120	EasydictDictionary and translator app	Notes	1,157	0.055%	+8%
121	Background MusicAudio utility	Music & video	1,147	0.054%	−11%
122	MoleDeep clean, analyze, and optimize app	Disk & cleanup	1,112	0.053%	−36%
123	macshotScreenshot and screen recording tool	Screenshots	1,102	0.052%	−10%
124	CrispMenu bar display manager: DDC brightness, HiDPI, presets, virtual displays	System & hardware	1,074	0.051%	+112%
125	CapCutVideo editing and image design platform	Music & video	1,052	0.050%	+17%
126	Macs Fan ControlControls and monitors all fans on Apple computers	System & hardware	1,037	0.049%	−26%
127	AffinityImage editing and design software	Design & 3D	1,029	0.049%	−11%
128	OperaWeb browser	Browsers	1,018	0.048%	+10%
129	WordCraft NEWWord processor	Office & PDF	1,008	0.048%	New
130	GeminiDisk space cleaner that finds and deletes duplicated and similar files	Disk & cleanup	990	0.047%	−2%
131	NordVPNVPN client for secure internet access and private browsing	VPN & network	989	0.047%	−6%
132	TyporaConfigurable document editor that supports Markdown	Notes	986	0.047%	−8%
133	Orca SlicerG-code generator for 3D printers	Design & 3D	984	0.047%	+28%
134	VoiceInkVoice to text app	Dictation	954	0.045%	+12%
135	TeamViewerRemote access and connectivity software focused on security	VPN & network	922	0.044%	−19%
136	OpenClawPersonal AI assistant	AI assistants	919	0.043%	−29%
137	RadixDisk space analyzer	Disk & cleanup	899	0.042%	−2%
138	OnyXVerify system files structure, run miscellaneous maintenance and more	Disk & cleanup	887	0.042%	−28%
139	Mac Mouse FixMouse utility to add gesture functions and smooth scrolling to 3rd party mice	System & hardware	882	0.042%	−23%
140	LightCraftPhoto library manager and raw image developer	Design & 3D	871	0.041%	–
141	KritaFree and open-source painting and sketching program	Design & 3D	870	0.041%	+2%
142	Telegram DesktopDesktop client for Telegram messenger	Chat & meetings	832	0.039%	−5%
143	DisplayLink USB Graphics SoftwareDrivers for DisplayLink docks, adapters and monitors	System & hardware	830	0.039%	+13%
144	MacWhisperSpeech recognition tool	Dictation	814	0.038%	−4%
145	GranolaAI-powered notepad for meetings	AI assistants	812	0.038%	+19%
146	OpenWhisprPrivacy-first voice-to-text dictation with AI agents	Dictation	806	0.038%	+122%
147	Markdown PreviewMarkdown previewer with bundled Quick Look extension	Notes	794	0.038%	−17%
148	VectorCraft NEWVector editor	Design & 3D	793	0.037%	New
149	HighballTool to run Windows games	Games	792	0.037%	+626%
150	EspansoCross-platform Text Expander written in Rust	Launchers	790	0.037%	−20%
151	ItsycalMenu bar calendar	Tasks & calendar	786	0.037%	−39%
152	GridCraft NEWSpreadsheet editor	Office & PDF	785	0.037%	New
153	ArtCraft NEWVideo crafting engine	Music & video	782	0.037%	New
154	MuseScoreOpen-source music notation software	Music & video	775	0.037%	+28%
155	MacDown 3000Markdown editor with live preview and syntax highlighting	Notes	773	0.037%	−4%
156	BetterTouchToolTool to customise input devices and automate computer systems	Launchers	745	0.035%	−18%
157	LosslessCutTrims video and audio files losslessly	Music & video	729	0.034%	+18%
158	ClipyClipboard extension app	Clipboard	723	0.034%	−9%
159	WPS OfficeAll-in-one office service platform in Chinese	Office & PDF	718	0.034%	+41%
160	StremioOpen-source media center	Music & video	698	0.033%	−8%
161	AmethystAutomatic tiling window manager similar to xmonad	Windows	678	0.032%	−1%
162	Proton MailClient for Proton Mail and Proton Calendar	Chat & meetings	675	0.032%	+8%
163	iStats MenusSystem monitoring app	System & hardware	671	0.032%	+6%
164	SuperwhisperDictation tool including LLM reformatting	Dictation	658	0.031%	−16%
165	FilmCraft NEWVideo editor	Music & video	652	0.031%	New
166	Purge NEWClears caches and junk files by moving them to the Trash	Disk & cleanup	647	0.031%	New
167	MiddleClickUtility to extend trackpad functionality	System & hardware	635	0.030%	−4%
168	LunarAdaptive brightness for external displays	System & hardware	628	0.030%	−18%
169	AsideWeb browser with built-in AI assistant	Browsers	626	0.030%	+41%
170	LoopWindow manager	Windows	626	0.030%	−17%
171	MKVToolNixGUI including a set of tools to create, alter and inspect Matroska files (MKV)	Music & video	616	0.029%	−18%
172	eqMacSystem-wide audio equaliser	Music & video	614	0.029%	−3%
173	Roblox StudioRoblox IDE to build your experiences	Games	609	0.029%	+116%
174	Android File TransferTransfer files from and to an Android smartphone	Cloud & transfer	608	0.029%	−40%
175	Open DesignLocal-first, agent-native design tool	Design & 3D	603	0.029%	−22%
176	ImageOptimTool to optimise images to a smaller size	Design & 3D	602	0.028%	−10%
177	KeyboardCleanToolBlocks all Keyboard and TouchBar input	System & hardware	600	0.028%	−8%
178	Input Source ProTool for multi-language users	System & hardware	594	0.028%	+78%
179	BartenderMenu bar icon organiser	Menu bar	589	0.028%	−13%
180	Yandex.BrowserWeb browser	Browsers	588	0.028%	+65%
181	MeetingBarShows the next meeting in the menu bar	Tasks & calendar	585	0.028%	−3%
182	KeyCluFind shortcuts for any installed application	Launchers	584	0.028%	−24%
183	RobloxOnline multiplayer game platform	Games	583	0.028%	−1%
184	PrusaSlicerG-code generator for 3D printers (RepRap, Makerbot, Ultimaker etc.)	Design & 3D	582	0.028%	+31%
185	MinecraftSandbox construction video game	Games	572	0.027%	−0%
186	WorkBuddyAI agent for everyday office work	AI assistants	569	0.027%	+569%
187	ActivityWatchTime tracker	Tasks & calendar	565	0.027%	+36%
188	Proton PassDesktop client for Proton Pass	Security	565	0.027%	−9%
189	NetNewsWireFree and open-source RSS reader	Notes	564	0.027%	+2%
190	Yubico AuthenticatorFull-featured companion app to the YubiKey	Security	564	0.027%	+8%
191	OmniDiskSweeperFinds large, unwanted files and deletes them	Disk & cleanup	563	0.027%	−12%
192	Marta File ManagerExtensible two-pane file manager	Disk & cleanup	558	0.026%	−17%
193	SF SymbolsTool that provides consistent, highly configurable symbols for apps	Design & 3D	553	0.026%	−13%
194	WhatCableMenu bar app for USB-C cable diagnostics	System & hardware	549	0.026%	−34%
195	WebexVideo communication and virtual meeting platform	Chat & meetings	547	0.026%	+30%
196	Jellyfin Media PlayerJellyfin desktop client	Music & video	544	0.026%	−7%
197	TodoistTo-do list	Tasks & calendar	543	0.026%	+10%
198	Orion BrowserWebKit based web browser	Browsers	542	0.026%	−24%
199	ZettlrOpen-source markdown editor	Notes	541	0.026%	−25%
200	Microsoft OneNoteDigital note taking app	Notes	540	0.026%	+2%
201	AerialApple TV Aerial screensaver	Design & 3D	537	0.025%	+13%
202	SquirrelRime input method engine	System & hardware	534	0.025%	−16%
203	ParaViewData analysis and visualization application	Design & 3D	530	0.025%	+40%
204	ShotcutVideo editor	Music & video	530	0.025%	+43%
205	ArtCraft Launcher NEWInstaller and updater for the Craft App Suite	Other	528	0.025%	New
206	MotrixOpen-source download manager	Cloud & transfer	521	0.025%	−10%
207	QuickLook VideoThumbnails, static previews, cover art and metadata for video files	Music & video	521	0.025%	−12%
208	OpenSuperWhisperWhisper dictation/transcription app	Dictation	519	0.025%	−59%
209	CleanShotScreen capturing tool	Screenshots	515	0.024%	−25%
210	coconutBatteryTool to show live information about the batteries in various devices	System & hardware	510	0.024%	−29%
211	OpenPencilOpen-source design editor compatible with Figma	Design & 3D	508	0.024%	−6%
212	Godot EngineC# scripting capable version of Godot game engine	Design & 3D	497	0.023%	+3%
213	Tencent MeetingCloud video conferencing	Chat & meetings	496	0.023%	−3%
214	DaisyDiskDisk space visualiser	Disk & cleanup	491	0.023%	−30%
215	UnnaturalScrollWheelsTool to invert scroll direction for physical scroll wheels	System & hardware	484	0.023%	−12%
216	Mullvad VPNVPN client	VPN & network	482	0.023%	−15%
217	Google Japanese Input Method EditorJapanese input software	System & hardware	481	0.023%	+49%
218	Grammarly DesktopGrammarly for desktop	Notes	481	0.023%	+11%
219	Elgato Stream DeckAssign keys, and then decorate and label them	System & hardware	478	0.023%	+8%
220	CapScreen recording software	Screenshots	477	0.023%	+34%
221	LatestUtility that shows the latest app updates	System & hardware	475	0.022%	−22%
222	Perplexity AIAI-powered answer engine with Personal Computer agent	AI assistants	475	0.022%	−13%
223	BuzzTranscribe and translate audio	Dictation	472	0.022%	−10%
224	XnViewMPPhoto viewer, image manager, image resiser and more	Design & 3D	472	0.022%	+18%
225	ParsecRemote desktop	VPN & network	470	0.022%	+6%
226	CADCraftComputer-aided design and drafting tool	Design & 3D	467	0.022%	–
227	Notion CalendarCalendar for professionals and teams	Tasks & calendar	467	0.022%	−0%
228	DeckCraft NEWPresentation editor	Office & PDF	465	0.022%	New
229	Microsoft Auto UpdateProvides updates to various Microsoft products	Office & PDF	460	0.022%	−25%
230	DroppyDrag and drop file shelf	Clipboard	459	0.022%	+422%
231	Malwarebytes for MacScan and remove malware, spyware, and viruses	Security	457	0.022%	+7%
232	SnipasteSnip or pin screenshots	Screenshots	456	0.022%	−17%
233	ElementMatrix collaboration client	Chat & meetings	452	0.021%	+11%
234	KdenliveFree and Open Source Video Editor	Music & video	452	0.021%	+6%
235	JoplinNote taking and to-do application with synchronisation capabilities	Notes	451	0.021%	−11%
236	NVIDIA GeForce NOWCloud gaming platform	Games	451	0.021%	+0%
237	OpenDisplaySecond-display utility for iPhone and iPad over USB and Wi-Fi	System & hardware	451	0.021%	+233%
238	ChatGPT ClassicOpenAI's previous ChatGPT desktop app	AI assistants	450	0.021%	−53%
239	Cherry StudioDesktop client that supports multiple LLM providers	AI assistants	450	0.021%	−38%
240	REAPERDigital audio production application	Music & video	450	0.021%	+27%
241	Baidu NetDiskCloud storage service	Cloud & transfer	446	0.021%	−8%
242	SnapzyNative screenshots, recording, annotation, and editing from the menu bar	Screenshots	442	0.021%	−16%
243	FeishuProject management software	Chat & meetings	441	0.021%	−25%
244	Heroic Games LauncherGame launcher	Games	441	0.021%	−8%
245	Proton Mail BridgeBridges Proton Mail to email clients supporting IMAP and SMTP protocols	Chat & meetings	441	0.021%	+18%
246	Plex Media ServerHome media server	Music & video	440	0.021%	−8%
247	UU RemoteNetEase UU remote desktop access and control tool	VPN & network	438	0.021%	+6%
248	BeeperUniversal chat app powered by Matrix	Chat & meetings	433	0.020%	+29%
249	MusicBrainz PicardMusic tagger	Music & video	433	0.020%	−0%
250	EXORun AI models locally across multiple devices	AI assistants	431	0.020%	+8%
251	Proton DriveClient for Proton Drive	Cloud & transfer	429	0.020%	−19%
252	BetterCmdTabReplacement for the built-in Cmd+Tab app switcher	Windows	426	0.020%	−40%
253	iMazingiPhone management application	Cloud & transfer	425	0.020%	−4%
254	CameraControllerControl USB Cameras from an app	System & hardware	419	0.020%	+27%
255	PlexHome media player	Music & video	408	0.019%	−33%
256	Stirling PDFPDF utility	Office & PDF	408	0.019%	+17%
257	RevPDF EditorPDF editor for annotation and editing	Office & PDF	407	0.019%	+129%
258	DeskPadVirtual monitor for screen sharing	System & hardware	404	0.019%	+3%
259	WallspaceLive wallpaper app	Design & 3D	403	0.019%	−45%
260	WeasisFree DICOM viewer for displaying and analyzing medical images	Design & 3D	402	0.019%	+48%
261	Kid3Audio tagger focusing on efficiency	Music & video	394	0.019%	−7%
262	Cua Driver NEWBackground desktop automation driver for AI agents	AI assistants	390	0.018%	New
263	ChatboxDesktop app for GPT-4 / GPT-3.5 (OpenAI API)	AI assistants	388	0.018%	−19%
264	SoundCraft NEWDigital audio workstation	Music & video	387	0.018%	New
265	Microsoft 365 CopilotAI-first productivity assistant for Microsoft 365	AI assistants	385	0.018%	+20%
266	IPTVnatorOpen Source m3u, m3u8 player	Music & video	384	0.018%	+19%
267	ZeroTier OneMesh VPN client	VPN & network	384	0.018%	−5%
268	VesktopCustom Discord App	Chat & meetings	383	0.018%	−19%
269	KapOpen-source screen recorder built with web technology	Screenshots	380	0.018%	−17%
270	LoomScreen and video recording software	Screenshots	380	0.018%	−3%
271	MistUtility that automatically downloads firmwares and installers	Disk & cleanup	379	0.018%	−28%
272	QQInstant messaging tool	Chat & meetings	378	0.018%	−15%
273	Swift QuitEnable Windows-like program quitting when all windows are closed	Windows	378	0.018%	+29%
274	Crest NEWOpen-source web browser	Browsers	377	0.018%	New
275	DownieDownloads videos from different websites	Music & video	375	0.018%	−35%
276	AdGuardStand alone ad blocker	VPN & network	374	0.018%	−4%
277	Royal TSXRemote management solution	VPN & network	373	0.018%	+4%
278	CleanMyMacTool to remove unnecessary files and folders from disk	Disk & cleanup	372	0.018%	−5%
279	GPG SuiteTools to protect your emails and files	Security	368	0.017%	−11%
280	Little SnitchHost-based application firewall	VPN & network	367	0.017%	−17%
281	JanOffline AI chat tool	AI assistants	358	0.017%	−12%
282	Jump Desktop ConnectRemote desktop app	VPN & network	357	0.017%	+19%
283	VCMIOpen-source engine for Heroes of Might & Magic III	Games	357	0.017%	−8%
284	LogseqPrivacy-first, open-source platform for knowledge sharing and management	Notes	356	0.017%	−21%
285	RecordlyCreator-focused screen recorder with auto-zoom, cursor effects, and more	Screenshots	352	0.017%	+343%
286	f.luxScreen colour temperature controller	System & hardware	350	0.017%	−6%
287	BatteryApp for managing battery charging. (Also installs a CLI on first use.)	System & hardware	349	0.016%	−2%
288	Synology DriveSync and backup service to Synology NAS drives	Cloud & transfer	347	0.016%	+11%
289	DeepLAI-powered translator	AI assistants	346	0.016%	−1%
290	0 A.D.Real-time strategy game	Games	344	0.016%	+19%
291	Sweet Home 3DInterior design application	Design & 3D	342	0.016%	+9%
292	PritunlOpenVPN client	VPN & network	341	0.016%	+17%
293	CleanMyMac CLICommand-line interface for CleanMyMac	Disk & cleanup	340	0.016%	−78%
294	VeraCryptDisk encryption software focusing on security based on TrueCrypt	Security	340	0.016%	−13%
295	Rectangle ProWindow snapping tool	Windows	336	0.016%	+1%
296	VeraCrypt Fuse-TDisk encryption software focusing on security based on TrueCrypt	Security	335	0.016%	+30%
297	MattermostOpen-source, self-hosted Slack-alternative	Chat & meetings	334	0.016%	−4%
298	RawTherapeeRAW photo processor	Design & 3D	333	0.016%	+2%
299	CanvaDesign tool	Design & 3D	332	0.016%	−4%
300	EffectCraft NEWMotion graphics and visual effects compositor	Music & video	332	0.016%	New
301	KopiaUIBackup/restore tool	Disk & cleanup	329	0.016%	+18%
302	TradingView DesktopCharting and social-networking for investment traders	Office & PDF	327	0.015%	−17%
303	DesignCraftPage layout and publishing tool	Office & PDF	323	0.015%	–
304	Remote Desktop ManagerCentralises all remote connections on a single platform	VPN & network	322	0.015%	+39%
305	Amnezia VPNVPN client	VPN & network	321	0.015%	−23%
306	BetterCaptureScreen recorder	Screenshots	321	0.015%	+0%
307	HalloyIRC client	Chat & meetings	320	0.015%	+3%
308	HOPView and edit HWP documents	Office & PDF	320	0.015%	+10%
309	GqrxSoftware-defined radio receiver powered by GNU Radio and Qt	Music & video	314	0.015%	−22%
310	CometWeb browser with integrated AI assistant	Browsers	312	0.015%	−16%
311	SoundSourceSound and audio controller	Music & video	312	0.015%	−16%
312	ForkLiftFinder replacement and FTP, SFTP, WebDAV and Amazon s3 client	Cloud & transfer	311	0.015%	−15%
313	UpdatestUtility that shows the latest app updates	System & hardware	310	0.015%	+19%
314	FigCraftInterface design and prototyping tool	Design & 3D	309	0.015%	–
315	Free Download ManagerDownload accelerator and organiser	Cloud & transfer	308	0.015%	−5%
316	SparkEmail client	Chat & meetings	307	0.015%	+6%
317	SolLauncher & command palette	Launchers	306	0.014%	−10%
318	WPS OfficeAll-in-one office suite	Office & PDF	302	0.014%	−15%
319	PaintbrushImage editor	Design & 3D	301	0.014%	−15%
320	Super ProductivityTo-do list and time tracker	Tasks & calendar	301	0.014%	+6%
321	WinBoxAdministration tool for MikroTik RouterOS	VPN & network	300	0.014%	−6%
322	blipSend any size file between devices	Cloud & transfer	299	0.014%	−26%
323	PDF ExpertPDF reader, editor and annotator	Office & PDF	298	0.014%	−25%
324	SurfsharkVPN client for secure internet access and private browsing	VPN & network	297	0.014%	−5%
325	HappPlatform for building proxies to bypass network restrictions	VPN & network	294	0.014%	−11%
326	Mullvad BrowserWeb browser focused on privacy and on minimizing tracking and fingerprinting	Browsers	294	0.014%	−26%
327	QCADFree, open source application for computer aided drafting in 2D	Design & 3D	294	0.014%	−14%
328	WorkBuddy AIAI agent for everyday office work	AI assistants	294	0.014%	+730%
329	AirStatsMenu bar system monitor	System & hardware	293	0.014%	+154%
330	BlueStacksMobile gaming platform	Games	289	0.014%	−21%
331	OpenDiskDisk space analyser	Disk & cleanup	288	0.014%	+280%
332	TofuE-reader software	Notes	288	0.014%	−17%
333	Chrome Remote DesktopRemotely access another computer through the Google Chrome browser	VPN & network	287	0.014%	+19%
334	Commander OneTwo-panel file manager	Disk & cleanup	287	0.014%	+2%
335	CaffeineUtility that prevents the system from going to sleep	Menu bar	284	0.013%	+8%
336	Company PortalApp to manage access to corporate apps, data, and resources	System & hardware	280	0.013%	+26%
337	Adobe Acrobat Pro DCView, create, manipulate, print and manage files in Portable Document Format	Office & PDF	273	0.013%	−21%
338	OpenSCSmart card libraries and utilities	Security	269	0.013%	+4%
339	OnlySwitchSystem and utility switches	Menu bar	268	0.013%	−8%
340	Reminders MenuBarSimple menu bar app to view and interact with reminders	Tasks & calendar	267	0.013%	−40%
341	WiFiman DesktopNetwork monitoring and troubleshooting tool	System & hardware	267	0.013%	−12%
342	AtollDynamic Island for the MacBook notch	Menu bar	265	0.013%	−39%
343	HotMenu bar application that displays the CPU speed limit due to thermal issues	System & hardware	265	0.013%	−29%
344	Nimble CommanderDual-pane file manager	Disk & cleanup	265	0.013%	+37%
345	Home AssistantCompanion app for Home Assistant home automation software	Other	263	0.012%	+2%
346	MiroOnline collaborative whiteboard platform	Design & 3D	262	0.012%	+2%
347	BLEUnlockLock/unlock Apple computers using the proximity of a bluetooth low energy device	System & hardware	261	0.012%	−27%
348	Mac Performance MonitorMenu bar performance monitor with recorded history and analytics	System & hardware	260	0.012%	+240%
349	PintaSimple Gtk# Paint Program	Design & 3D	260	0.012%	−2%
350	SetappCollection of apps available by subscription	Other	260	0.012%	−29%
351	Sonos S2Control your Sonos system	Music & video	260	0.012%	+6%
352	NAPS2Document scanning application	Office & PDF	258	0.012%	+24%
353	TickTickTo-do & task list manager	Tasks & calendar	257	0.012%	−13%
354	GyroflowVideo stabilization using gyroscope data	Music & video	256	0.012%	+100%
355	Markpad NEWMarkdown viewer and editor	Notes	255	0.012%	New
356	TiledFlexible level editor	Design & 3D	252	0.012%	+59%
357	foobar2000Audio player	Music & video	251	0.012%	−2%
358	MacParakeetLocal speech-to-text, transcription, and meeting recording	Dictation	251	0.012%	−27%
359	Okta VerifyIdentity verification provider	Security	251	0.012%	+26%
360	PikaColour picker for colours onscreen	Design & 3D	250	0.012%	−24%
361	ViberCalling and messaging application focusing on security	Chat & meetings	250	0.012%	−5%
362	ExcalidrawZExcalidraw client	Design & 3D	249	0.012%	−12%
363	GeekbenchTool to measure the computer system's performance	System & hardware	249	0.012%	−19%
364	KodiFree and open-source media player	Music & video	248	0.012%	+5%
365	TypelessAI voice dictation that turns speech into polished text	Dictation	248	0.012%	−20%
366	Disk DrillData recovery software	Disk & cleanup	245	0.012%	−8%
367	TransmitFile transfer application	Cloud & transfer	245	0.012%	−4%
368	XMindMind mapping and brainstorming tool	Notes	244	0.012%	−18%
369	CurseForgeDownload and manage your addons and mods	Games	243	0.011%	+29%
370	OpenClipInstant actions for selected text	Launchers	243	0.011%	+223%
371	Open Video DownloaderCross-platform GUI for youtube-dl made in Electron and node.js	Music & video	242	0.011%	−6%
372	MDHeroMarkdown viewer and editor	Notes	240	0.011%	+1593%
373	SpokenlyDictation and transcription app with AI-powered editing	Dictation	239	0.011%	+12%
374	HyperkeyConvert your caps lock key or any of your modifier keys to the hyper key	Launchers	237	0.011%	−31%
375	Carbon Copy ClonerHard disk backup and cloning utility	Disk & cleanup	236	0.011%	−7%
376	DeskreenTurns any device with a web browser into a secondary screen	System & hardware	235	0.011%	+27%
377	MEGAcmdCommand-line access to MEGA services	Cloud & transfer	235	0.011%	+28%
378	AionUiUnified GUI for command-line AI agents	AI assistants	233	0.011%	−46%
379	kimiAI chat assistant from Moonshot	AI assistants	233	0.011%	−40%
380	TolariaMarkdown knowledgebase manager	Notes	231	0.011%	−33%
381	WaterfoxWeb browser	Browsers	231	0.011%	−16%
382	Google Earth ProVirtual globe	Design & 3D	228	0.011%	−50%
383	JigglerKeep your computer awake	Menu bar	228	0.011%	+40%
384	OpenRAReal-time strategy game engine for Westwood games	Games	228	0.011%	+7%
385	ReadestEbook reader	Notes	228	0.011%	+12%
386	LibationAudible audiobook manager and liberator	Music & video	223	0.011%	+3%
387	BluesnoozePrevents your sleeping computer from connecting to Bluetooth accessories	System & hardware	222	0.010%	−26%
388	VicinaeApplication launcher and command palette	Launchers	222	0.010%	+11%
389	MuesliLocal-first dictation and meeting transcription	Dictation	221	0.010%	−6%
390	MeetilyMeeting transcription and analysis application	Dictation	220	0.010%	+5%
391	OsaurusLLM server built on MLX	AI assistants	219	0.010%	−40%
392	CopyClipClipboard manager	Clipboard	218	0.010%	−28%
393	FlycutClipboard manager for developers	Clipboard	218	0.010%	−20%
394	DollUtility to show apps badges from the dock in the menu bar	Menu bar	217	0.010%	+91%
395	SwiftcordNative Discord client	Chat & meetings	216	0.010%	–
396	TRexEasy to use text extraction tool	Screenshots	215	0.010%	+31%
397	LinphoneSoftware for communication systems developers	Chat & meetings	212	0.010%	−21%
398	BilibiliOfficial bilibili video streaming and sharing platform	Music & video	210	0.0099%	+0%
399	Floorp browserPrivacy-focused Firefox-based browser	Other	208	0.0098%	−10%
400	CloudCompare3D point cloud and mesh processing software	Design & 3D	206	0.0097%	−12%
401	Microsoft Office BusinessProOffice suite	Office & PDF	206	0.0097%	−5%
402	Rclone UIGUI for Rclone	Cloud & transfer	205	0.0097%	+59%
403	DriveDXDrive health diagnostic & monitoring tool	System & hardware	204	0.0096%	−22%
404	LaunchOSLaunchpad alternative	Launchers	204	0.0096%	−23%
405	LibreOffice StillFree cross-platform office suite, stable version recommended for enterprises	Office & PDF	204	0.0096%	−24%
406	BloomFile manager	Disk & cleanup	202	0.0095%	−6%
407	Nektony App Cleaner & UninstallerUninstaller and cleaning assistant	Disk & cleanup	201	0.0095%	−11%
408	Ente AuthDesktop client for Ente Auth	Security	200	0.0095%	+1%
409	GameHubCompatibility layer for running Windows and Steam games	Games	200	0.0095%	−10%
410	qFlipperCompanion app for Flipper Zero devices	System & hardware	200	0.0095%	+11%
411	TurboVNCRemote display system	VPN & network	200	0.0095%	+5%
412	WeChat WorkMessaging and calling application	Chat & meetings	200	0.0095%	+6%
413	OpenInEditor-LiteFinder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Editor	Other	198	0.0094%	+85%
414	Brave OriginPrivacy-focused web browser	Browsers	197	0.0093%	−20%
415	Tungsten EdgeWindow-oriented taskbar that replaces the Dock	Launchers	197	0.0093%	+371%
416	HorosMedical image viewer	Design & 3D	196	0.0093%	−20%
417	TIDALMusic streaming service with high fidelity sound and hi-def video quality	Music & video	196	0.0093%	−23%
418	Garmin ExpressUpdate maps and software, sync with Garmin Connect and register your device	System & hardware	195	0.0092%	+14%
419	Jump DesktopRemote desktop application	VPN & network	193	0.0091%	+7%
420	Ledger WalletWallet desktop application to maintain multiple cryptocurrencies	Security	191	0.0090%	−19%
421	MediaInfoDisplay technical and tag data for video and audio files	Music & video	190	0.0090%	−3%
422	Screen StudioScreen recorder and editor	Screenshots	190	0.0090%	+17%
423	DotMenu bar calendar with meeting reminders	Tasks & calendar	188	0.0089%	−13%
424	RsyncUIGUI for rsync	Cloud & transfer	187	0.0088%	−21%
425	FerdiumMulti-platform multi-messaging app	Chat & meetings	186	0.0088%	−7%
426	NumiCalculator and converter application	Tasks & calendar	186	0.0088%	−11%
427	Tencent Lemon CleanerCleanup and system status tool	Disk & cleanup	186	0.0088%	−16%
428	TintTailwind CSS colour picker	Other	186	0.0088%	+19%
429	doubaoAI chat assistant	AI assistants	184	0.0087%	+1266%
430	Forel NEWRule-based file automation	Launchers	184	0.0087%	New
431	Proxy Audio DeviceSound and audio controller	Music & video	184	0.0087%	+58%
432	Bitfocus CompanionStreamdeck extension and emulation software	System & hardware	183	0.0086%	−13%
433	The low-tech guys ClingInstant fuzzy finder for files including system and hidden files	Launchers	182	0.0086%	+16%
434	FreeFileSyncFolder comparison and synchronization software	Cloud & transfer	181	0.0086%	−38%
435	MeshLabMesh processing system	Design & 3D	181	0.0086%	−14%
436	NeodiskRead-only disk space visualiser	Disk & cleanup	180	0.0085%	−22%
437	LarkProject management software	Chat & meetings	179	0.0085%	+2%
438	Capso NEWScreenshot and screen recording tool	Screenshots	178	0.0084%	New
439	tldraw offlineEditor for .tldr files	Design & 3D	178	0.0084%	−1%
440	LuantiVoxel game-creation platform	Games	177	0.0084%	+28%
441	MacDroidConnect to your Android devices	Cloud & transfer	177	0.0084%	−10%
442	QQ音乐Chinese music streaming application	Music & video	177	0.0084%	−17%
443	AnytypeLocal-first and end-to-end encrypted notes app	Security	176	0.0083%	−26%
444	Camo StudioUse your phone as a high-quality webcam with image tuning controls	System & hardware	175	0.0083%	+6%
445	ClickUpProductivity platform for tasks, docs, goals, and chat	Tasks & calendar	175	0.0083%	−7%
446	FolxDownload manager with a torrent client	Cloud & transfer	175	0.0083%	−9%
447	KiwixApp providing offline access to Wikipedia and many other web sites	Notes	175	0.0083%	+78%
448	xbarView output from scripts in the menu bar	Menu bar	175	0.0083%	−48%
449	FantasticalCalendar software	Tasks & calendar	174	0.0082%	−26%
450	GenOffice NEWOpen-source AI office suite	Office & PDF	171	0.0081%	New
451	MEGAsyncSyncs files between computers and MEGA Cloud drives	Cloud & transfer	171	0.0081%	−36%
452	NeoHtopHtop on steroids	System & hardware	171	0.0081%	−83%
453	PopClipUsed to access context-specific actions when text is selected	Launchers	170	0.0080%	−43%
454	TypeWhisperSpeech-to-text and AI text processing	Dictation	170	0.0080%	−25%
455	UltiMaker Cura3D printer and slicing GUI	Design & 3D	170	0.0080%	+7%
456	GOG GalaxyGame client	Games	169	0.0080%	−11%
457	MacToolsMenu bar toolbox	Menu bar	169	0.0080%	−72%
458	Audio HijackRecords audio from any application	Music & video	168	0.0079%	−8%
459	CogAudio player	Music & video	168	0.0079%	+32%
460	FlowVisionWaterfall-style image viewer	Design & 3D	168	0.0079%	−2%
461	WhichSpaceMenu bar utility for viewing and switching Spaces	Menu bar	168	0.0079%	+5%
462	BarrierOpen-source KVM software	System & hardware	167	0.0079%	−36%
463	CalendrMenu bar calendar	Menu bar	167	0.0079%	−3%
464	RuSwitcherKeyboard layout switcher	System & hardware	167	0.0079%	+520%
465	YouTube MusicApp wrapper for music.youtube.com	Music & video	167	0.0079%	−1%
466	Modrinth AppMinecraft modding platform	Games	166	0.0078%	+13%
467	BetterMouseUtility improving 3rd party mouse performance and functionalities	System & hardware	165	0.0078%	−35%
468	Cardinal SearchFastest file searching tool	Launchers	165	0.0078%	+4%
469	HomerowKeyboard shortcuts for every button on your screen	Launchers	165	0.0078%	−43%
470	AlcoveUtility to add Dynamic Island like features to notch area	Menu bar	164	0.0078%	−44%
471	BetterZipUtility to create and modify archives	Disk & cleanup	164	0.0078%	−46%
472	Music DecoyMusic app blocker utility	Music & video	164	0.0078%	+44%
473	QDirStatDisk utilisation visualiser	Disk & cleanup	164	0.0078%	−11%
474	Thorium ReaderEpub reader	Notes	163	0.0077%	+8%
475	JDK Mission ControlTools to manage, monitor, profile and troubleshoot Java applications	System & hardware	161	0.0076%	−16%
476	Better ShotScreen capturing and editing tool	Screenshots	160	0.0076%	−6%
477	QMK ToolboxToolbox companion for QMK Firmware	System & hardware	159	0.0075%	−18%
478	ScribusFree and open-source page layout program	Office & PDF	159	0.0075%	−14%
479	GitifyGit notifications on your menu bar	Menu bar	158	0.0075%	+7%
480	MacsyZonesWindow management utility	Windows	158	0.0075%	+21%
481	DingTalkTeamwork app by Alibaba Group	Chat & meetings	157	0.0074%	−28%
482	MiraiInference engine for AI models	AI assistants	156	0.0074%	+244%
483	SpacemanView Spaces / Virtual Desktops in the menu bar	Menu bar	156	0.0074%	+11%
484	DusklightReverse-engineered reimplementation of Twilight Princess	Games	155	0.0073%	+82%
485	FlashSpaceVirtual workspace manager	Windows	154	0.0073%	−10%
486	GnuCashDouble-entry accounting program	Office & PDF	154	0.0073%	+32%
487	LTspiceSPICE simulation software, schematic capture and waveform viewer	Design & 3D	154	0.0073%	+23%
488	AsanaManage team projects and tasks	Tasks & calendar	153	0.0072%	+3%
489	Jabra DirectOptimise and personalise your Jabra headset	System & hardware	153	0.0072%	+14%
490	PixPinScreenshot tool	Screenshots	153	0.0072%	−21%
491	PlexampMusic player focusing on visuals	Music & video	153	0.0072%	+2%
492	Derivative TouchDesignerTool for creating dynamic digital art	Design & 3D	153	0.0072%	+110%
493	GPG Suite (without GPG Mail)Tools to protect your files	Chat & meetings	152	0.0072%	−8%
494	RiveDesign tool that creates functional graphics	Design & 3D	152	0.0072%	+110%
495	AnarlogAI notepad for meetings	Chat & meetings	151	0.0071%	+92%
496	PaperDesign tool for creating interfaces and prototypes	Design & 3D	151	0.0071%	+20%
497	Insta360 StudioVideo and photo editor	Design & 3D	150	0.0071%	−14%
498	MixxxOpen-source DJ software	Music & video	150	0.0071%	+21%
499	PhospheneCustom video wallpapers for the desktop and lock screen	Design & 3D	150	0.0071%	−9%
500	SupaSidebarArc-like sidebar to save links, files and folders from any browser	Launchers	150	0.0071%	+12%

Install counts come from Homebrew, a free tool many Mac users install apps with, so they describe those people, not every Mac owner. How we count Developer tools are ranked separately.