13 Mac Apps I CAN’T Go a Day Without!

[@BrandonButch]

What's your most used Mac app? 🤔

[@CoreCraftedTech]

VN Video Editor

[@BrandonButch]

@@CoreCraftedTech why VN instead of iMovie or FCP?

[@_Mr_moo]

I love this app "notchnook" which turns your notch into a "dynamic island" and you can store files in there, its so useful and super aesthetic

[@BrandonButch]

@@_Mr_moo ooh nice! I'll check that out for when I'm using my MBA

[@CoreCraftedTech]

@@BrandonButch I only use VN for my KZbin Channel. I do use quite a bit of iMovie for other Videos.

[@BLTDFRNT]

Try Raycast instead of Alfred, I can't even compare the two given how mind blowing Raycast is, it's unreal

[@riftblaze]

way better in every way

[@BrandonButch]

@@BLTDFRNT I said in the video that I’ve used it. I prefer Alfred

[@Ishan2s]

Does it have Workflows?

[@BLTDFRNT]

@@Ishan2s I'm not very familiar with the concept of workflows. I think it’s something related to Alfred, but I never used it enough to 'love it.' I’ll Google it and get back to you. :) In the meantime, I highly recommend checking out Raycast and what it can do. They have some great videos on KZbin. I believe one of the reasons people stick with Alfred is due to their previous financial commitment-like if they've paid for a lifetime subscription. It makes switching to something else, even if it seems better and free, much harder. You know what I mean? But in the end, it all comes down to personal preference.

[@AScribblingTurtle]

Raycast = ❤

[@Andru]

This is a great list right here - not the same apps you see in these videos again and again. I found several that I’m downloading!

[@BrandonButch]

Thanks man! Glad you found some 🙌

[@Butterscotch_96]

LookAway should be a default feature on every OS.

[@martijnrosenbottel3616]

Agree

[@volodymyr.brodskyi]

will wait next release MacOS. Apple likes to take idea from developer. List of it is infinite

[@dandansfu]

@@volodymyr.brodskyi yeah they will first let developers do all the work and take a cut from subscription and few years later, take their ideas slowly so that they dont hurt the developers that dont hurt them at the end

[@User57655]

Sparkle looks like something Apple should be shipping as part of MacOS!

[@BrandonButch]

YES! I agree

[@TheFloatingBartender]

No one is talking how incredible you your videos are recently the editing is delicious

[@nexuslux]

Sparkle is way too expensive. Llamafile is free and uses local models.

[@BrandonButch]

@@TheFloatingBartender thanks man!!

[@BrandonButch]

@@nexuslux I’ll check it out!

[@kanasorta]

BRO DROPOVER IS CRAZY

[@rahulandesign]

This is pure extract, these apps. I have recently switched to MAC from being a windows user all my life, and have been scouring reddit for all apps, and i can confirm this video has some of the most reverred and useful apps packed into a lucid video. Well done Brandon!

[@samuelbreuer]

I've been using extensions and apps like that for years but you showed me a few that I didn't know - thank you!

[@PixelBomb]

This might be the most informative/helpful app video I've ever seen. Literally every single app is valuable and worth checking out. Subscribed!

[@johanhagen]

What's that To-Dos app shown at 0:32?

[@Glassed_in_Nature]

2:43 How do you have the folders on the top like that in finder?

[@rajeevmusic]

Which app do you use for remaining battery time on Mac?

[@Theboredsheep]

As much as I enjoy finally seeing Ice getting the attention it deserves (over things like bartender) you really undersold its capabilities, from a second menubar for macbooks with notches to changing the appearance of the bar, there are so many more features ! Great vid btw :)

[@BrandonButch]

@@Theboredsheep true! Thanks for pointing it out. I just didn’t want to spend too much time on the apps to reduce retention :)

[@otnima]

Thanks for pointing this out, I was using Dozer and thought it was just an exact copy. But after seeing your comment and all the extra stuff Ice can do, I've decided to give it a go.

[@ZobeirRaisi]

In 0:50, how did you sort the To-Dos list?

[@hiatusxhiatus]

wow, I've seen a lot of these types of videos and only this one has had actual useful apps, I downloaded 5

[@BrandonButch]

Awesome! Glad to hear it

[@OnurGraca]

Some of the apps are expensive especially if you live in Turkey like me but I downloaded 3 free apps that you recommend and I LOVE THEM! Thanks a lot for your recommendation and also the clear explaining for the apps. You are amazing, keep up the awesome work!

[@ChinmayH]

Thanks for this a lot of new apps which are super interesting. Curious to understand how you format your reminders to have those columns - Today, Tomorrow etc. ?

[@acontext]

LookAway is absolutely phenomenal and I've been looking for something like this! I've had eye surgery and fight constant eye strain and dehydration when using a screen at laptop distances (which is a lot of my work-I tend not to have a full desk setup available). Thank you for surfacing this great application!

[@dean-fx]

Clop was an insta-buy. Thank you for showing this off! Great tool to have in my pocket (well...not necessarily my pocket, but you know what I mean...)

[@manuelben98]

For the clipboard manager, Alfred and also window manager I consolidated all that with Raycast

[@BrandonButch]

Yeah I gave Raycast a try last year, wasn't a big fan

[@umberto.23]

please what's the screen protector with the white ancestral symbols on the corner at 0:39 called?

[@realslushy]

amazing video, paid for a lot of these apps after watching because they've helped me so much in my workflow

[@BrandonButch]

@@realslushy Thanks! glad you found some worthwhile apps!

[@ReviewswBryz]

The Apple-like UI editing in this video was exceptional!

[@BrandonButch]

@@ReviewswBryz thanks!! 🙌

[@azhariramadhan6386]

@@BrandonButch “Could I know what assets are used in each video segment? It looks interesting for an intro.”

[@SooDamGood]

How did Brandon open tabs inside the folder like that at 2:16? I have a Mac and I can't figure this out but seems so useful

[@dreezygambino7434]

Right click

[@BrandonButch]

CMD+T in Finder

[@TheMrTomkennedy]

Thanks for the tip on IINA, Brandon! Looks really good, much better than QT!!

[@truthstgang]

super aesthetic video!

[@I_Mackenzie]

Hey, thanks for sharing Brandon. I've been wanting a quick colour picker. Pica is perfect. Also, Yoink started playing up, so I'll give drop over a go.

[@Johan_490]

I love watching Brandon Butch videos and mac app videos…fire combo!! 🔥 can you make this a monthly/yearly series of cool iPhone/Mac apps you find?

[@siddhantsingh540]

How to get that kind of a to do list with today tomorrow this week reminders all on one page? 0:37. They are not auto sorted right in the columns according to the reminder date

[@felipeqmoraes]

Pastepal is SICK!

[@tonysilva2654]

I just installed Hand Mirror ... THANKS👍🏽

[@shashankkesarwani5761]

3:37 hand mirror 5:45 Ice 7:20 IINA 15:26 Pika

[@DanKapil]

this is honestly the first time a mac app video has had consistently great applications, well done!

[@lukaskubica8711]

really good tips

[@a88drnn]

the editing on this video is just amazing fr

[@losc5599]

clean shot for me!

[@nemesis3322]

Actual useful video, not video just to make a video, thx man

[@whistlerbrad]

Well done Brandon, these are some really good ones! 👏

[@Rex_Cosmos]

This is legitimately a great list!

[@videofrat3115]

From all these the only ones that i consider useful/essential are clop, cleanshot, bartender (or it seems you use ice as a replacement), for player i use vlc. For handmirror you dont need an app you can just open photo booth in your mac, it does the same thing. Also a great addition to your list would be aldente

[@dmanfafa]

🔥Using the rocket!!!

[@gnekich]

Great list; I'll give the Sparkle a try. I would add VDP (Virtual Display Pro) to the list, as it is just awesome, especially for ultra wide monitors & screen sharing.

[@colin-nekritz]

Finally, some MacOS content! 🙌 started to zone out from this channel due to all the iOS tripe.

[@BrandonButch]

🤝 More Mac content otw!

[@msbgone]

Great list, getting many of these to try or buy. I hope all work with the next MacOS update... thanks! Do more of these! I use uBar daily.... lame, I know.... Windows will not leave me fully! LOL...

[@LucioDaou]

Thank you so much for the tip on Ice. Simply amazing and straight to the point.

[@gatien3706]

Is there a way to hide the purple square for screen sharing in the menu bar with ICE or other way ??

[@Chi_Tech]

These videos lately 🔥🔥🔥

[@MrBertishier]

Thanks for the overview! I’m going to give Clop a try

[@jain007neeraj]

This video was worth the time 🔥

[@happybackchiropractic]

Wow… Gold! Thx for sharing! 🙌🏻

[@BrandonButch]

Absolutely! Hope you found an app or 2 to download!

[@osei_chris]

🚀 Thanks you

[@adrian8773]

Thanks for the tips! Subscribed and liked!

[@bannzoldyck2234]

any recommendations on a pdf editing application to change some words within the pdf file?

[@ChaudharyHamadAzmatJalil]

Which site is the most suitable to download these apps as they are not avb on my app store?

[@brady.walczak]

Links in description brotha

[@TylerVlogsDaily]

what are some external webcams that arent too large for macbook pro? razer kiao is agood one i heard

[@petrmalik1700]

What a great video. I only like videos I wanna save for later. I have saved 34 in my entire life. Yours is 35th. ❤

[@mast3r860]

Great video!

[@HassanShahin-j2u]

Thanks for the great review of the macOS apps! I was wondering if you could share more information about the safety and privacy of these apps. Are these apps safe to install in terms of security (no malware or malicious activity)? How do these apps handle user data? Do they collect any personal information, and if so, how is it stored and used? Are there any privacy policies or terms of service from the developers that I should be aware of before using these apps? Looking forward to your thoughts on this!

[@Vro_fudzilla]

10 Mac apps I just downloaded and purchased full version. Now my Mac is super productive. Thanks a lot Brandon 💌

[@DeanWillpower]

Hey brandon I would much appreaciate if you could tell me where can I find how to make that Apple like transition with text?

[@IT-Cowboy]

🔥Yep, had to try. Love this. Great video!

[@gentleytsen8463]

Nice video 👍

[@Darex1337]

How is the cursor so smooth?

[@Abdullah-zl9ub]

Paste vs Pastepal vs raycast/alfred? Cleanshot vs shottr?

[@nasmith67]

Thanks for the Pika mention. I have been needing something like this since I'm not venturing into web development in Wordpress and not all builders are created equal, and offer the CORE functionality of making a website accessible. I did find that it does not always give the correct color codes once I open the inspector of a web page and compare. Wonder why this is...

[@xAreg]

Hyped for the Event tomorrow! Can I get a hey? 😄

[@BrandonButch]

HEY! I'm hyped as well

[@xAreg]

Great, thank you 😃🙌

[@Naguura_Ravenclaw]

Amazing video as always Brandon ! see ya tomorrow for your live of the apple event ;)

[@MahmoudAyoub-yz5cz]

👍 thanks

[@TreyStegall]

Video should be titled 13 random apple utilities I might use for 5 minutes.

[@_Mr_moo]

Great and informative video! (Doing a great job keeping up with content, even with a severe lack of IOS Beta releases lol)

[@BrandonButch]

Thanks! Did you find any apps to download?

[@_Mr_moo]

@@BrandonButch I absolutely love the look of Clop and Cleanshot X, they'll make my life so much easier, thank you so much for the recommendations!!

[@Abdullah-zl9ub]

Why alfred over Raycast? Pastepal vs paste please? Rocket vs Raycast emoji search..? Confusing 😅

[@PCJISNOW17]

These apps seem cool. If only I had a MacBook 😭. Anyways glad to see your making some more unique videos this week. Keep it up Brandon and can’t wait for the Apple event tomorrow!!!

[@UrbanBDKNY]

Paste PAL sounds great. I also like cleanshot and Pika

[@Mycarbroke27]

Where can I get these apps

[@megapangolin1093]

App Store

[@arijit020]

Mirror seems redundant .. as we can always use a camera ?

[@PiusOkwuego]

I'll check-out what 'Sparkle' can do for me.

[@PauloAlvarenga-pf4rp]

The DropOver one is just pure magic

[@wverbrug1]

Hey Brandon I have a question on how I can make a shortcut that automatically mutes my iPhone when I’m in school so the sound doesn’t play. I have the iPhone SE 2022 so i still have a physical mute switch. How would I make a shortcut that mutes the sound when I’m at a specific location or connected to a specific WiFi

[@dweb619]

is rocket pro a one time charge?

[@BrandonButch]

@@dweb619 yes

[@hopje123]

Ice! Thanks

[@gregf9160]

I found Ice helpful.

[@jeremyw013]

HOW DO YOU PREFER ALFRED OVER RAYCAST???

[@BrandonButch]

@@jeremyw013 many, many reasons. Lol

[@jeremyw013]

@@BrandonButch i’m going to need a full-length video on this 😂😂😂

[@BrandonButch]

@@jeremyw013 🤣🤣 maybe one day. I think it’s really just personal preference/what works best in my workflow versus others’

[@jeremyw013]

@@BrandonButch i respect that 😂😂 i definitely prefer raycast over alfred but whatever works best for you

[@amanullahharoon8210]

I am watching you from Germany.

[@xAreg]

Same here

[@FormByFirelight]

From Belgium 🇧🇪

[@CuriousLog2979]

Good job

[@TomMAnderson87]

@@FormByFirelight Do Belgium people speak any German?

[@FormByFirelight]

@@TomMAnderson87 the ones who live in the “german side”, yes

[@pavel_rogojin]

Brandon, what's the best screen recording app for Mac, the built in doesn't record sound

[@giantbear829]

Sparkle is a great tool for the deepstate

[@KELLYDAZE]

Brandon, off topic question. I’ve been searching online without success for the following question. Is there anyway to have my iPhone 15 chime at the top of the hour like an old school Casio LED watch? Would be very useful for job related need. Thanks for any reply. 🤙🏼

[@BrandonButch]

You can do that with Shortcuts! Check out these threads: www.reddit.com/r/shortcuts/comments/13wha6z/how_to_setup_an_hourly_beep_sound_on_your_device/ www.reddit.com/r/shortcuts/comments/10pyod3/a_shortcut_that_plays_a_ping_every_hour_dont_ask/

[@KELLYDAZE]

@@BrandonButch Thanks. I’ll try. I have NEVER created one. I’m OG lol.

[@BrandonButch]

@@KELLYDAZE haha it's easier than it looks. I'll have a tutorial on Shortcuts later this year as well

[@KELLYDAZE]

@@BrandonButch Yeah man reading it now. Hopefully I can make it happen. Thanks again for a place to start. 🤙🏼

[@meh991]

Is there a free version of Sparkle? I really like it but I cant pay for it rn.

[@dan9700]

I love iina used it for years, but infuse is better for true HDR

[@Natalienicole3333]

Sparkle can’t find?

[@3cho4lph4]

Dope!

[@Legion-404]

is there an iTunes music manager? during a recent update my music library was reset.

[@BrandonButch]

Hmm not that I'm aware of. Do you mean strictly for downloaded music?

[@Legion-404]

@@BrandonButch yes before singles would be added to the album they were apart of, now its separate. i also had songs for both the normal and deluxe version which i merged together and now their separated.

[@anthonyfata6091]

I have lately switched to mac and i can't find an app that shows the data transfer speed from my external SSD when i copy and paste files

[@DREALKING_2023]

I would like to talk about the iPados cause I feel like we are missing one big feature no one seems to be talking... Which is, remember back in the day windows; where we had a login page at the beginning where we had a guest login page. Like we have in Netflix now and even in Disney and etc. it would be nice to have such on the iPad where the owner is the admin and you can have others log in like in the PlayStation console. And with inclusion of a Dex similar apple feature.

[@toan.2764]

THAT'S CRAZY I JUST GOT A MACBOOK PRO TODAY

[@BrandonButch]

nice!! M3?

[@toan.2764]

@@BrandonButch used M1 Pro for 1.1k, abit scratched up but nothing too serious!

[@PeterSunidis]

I use Alfred for many years!

[@ErnestAboagye-Mensah]

Wait, random question, but is iPhone Mirroring coming with the public release of Sequoia?

[@BrandonButch]

@@ErnestAboagye-Mensah yep!

[@HantuKepalaBuntung]

How is ICE compared to HIDDENBAR ?

[@propix]

Careful, Clop will hardcore replace the program you open videos with so a double click will automatically reduce filesize insted of open the file. Then when you have enough of it and uninstall it, apple will refuse to open files even if you reassign quicktime as standard program for mp4 for example..... Sucks!

[@mattjamesss1]

Yay brandon my airpods max comes in tomorrow:)

[@kidking99]

Is Ice safe to use? I keep seeing online that it’s a Chinese app that isn’t safe