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Reddit / r/MacApps·u/jurekbarth·May 8, 2026

Castly: simple Mac screen recording with webcam, mic, and local saving

Hey r/macapps, I built Castly, a simple Mac screen recording app focused only on recording. Problem: I wanted a screen recording app that also captures the webcam, so product demos and similar videos feel more alive. At the same time, I wanted something lightweight and easy to use, without editing, timelines, or extra workflow complexity. Castly lets you record the full screen, a window, or an area, optionally includ

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Creative & mediaUnsolved

User requires the app to be built with native Swift for performance, as they had poor performance with apps using other frameworks.

PerformanceSlow performancePoor qualityImprove reliability

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Reddit / r/MacApps·u/wcjiang·Jul 4, 2026

Audioer v2.3 Released: Local Offline Batch Audio Format Converter

One-click convert all audio files to MP3! Supports mutual conversion between multiple formats. Simply drag files into the app, adjust settings, and click to convert. Supported formats: .aac, .ac3, .aif, .aiff, .aifc, .amr, .au, .caf, .dts, .eac3, .flac, .m4a, .mp2, .mp3, .mp4, .mka, .mov, .ogg, .opus, .ra, .rm, .spx, .tta, .voc, .vob, .wav, .webm, .wma, .w64, .m4r. Problem: Most audio converters have issues: online t

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User wants reliable batch processing of hundreds of audio files without issues.

PerformanceSlow performanceInstabilityTime costSave time

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Reddit / r/MacApps·u/parolaccia_·Jul 17, 2026

Onirica: generate and edit images with AI, locally

Hi everyone, I want to share with you my app, Onirica: it lets you generate, edit, restore images fully offline on your Apple Silicon Mac (one-time $12.99) Problem Most AI image tools need a subscription and send your prompts and photos to a cloud server. I wanted something private and one-time-purchase, so I built Onirica: a native Mac app that generates, edits and restores images with a full AI model that runs enti

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Creative & mediaPartially solved

Optimize memory usage to reduce swapping on Macs with 8-16GB RAM

PerformanceHigh resource usageImprove reliability

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Reddit / r/MacApps·u/peazley·Jun 3, 2026

AeroWindow: an app to watch maps

[Problem] I wanted my Mac to feel more like wall art than a desktop. macOS scenic screensavers are nice but only run when you walk away. I wanted something playing while I'm working — satellite maps moving slowly across the screen, the way the ground passes when you're looking out an airplane window. [Comparison] I don't know if "better" applies because I'm not sure what you'd compare it to. Most map apps want you to

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Creative & mediaUnsolved

User wants AeroWindow to throttle rendering or pause on battery and stop when covered to conserve battery and GPU.

PerformanceHigh resource usageOther

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Reddit / r/MacApps·u/ambanmba·May 29, 2026

AnalogTV - a physics-accurate full composite signal chain simulator (camera tube -> CRT phosphor)

Problem: You want the Analog TV aesthetic on your Mac - to play games, watch movies, create content. You don't want cheap filters, you want the full simulation of the signal chain from base principles. Comparison: Filter apps that overlay fake "CRT Effects" over the top of your images Pricing: $4.99 App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/analog-tv-simulator/id6761325301 Web: https://analogtv.net (TestFlight version

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Creative & mediaUnsolved

Provide performance information and optimization for Apple Silicon Macs to ensure real-time preview at higher resolutions.

PerformanceSlow performanceSave timeImprove reliability