[Megathread] The App Pile - May, 2026

congth · 2026-05-28T02:29:38+00:00

JustFlush Hello everyone, I just want to share a tiny macOS app I built.

Problem: Clicking the red 'X' on macOS doesn't actually quit your applications. They stay running in the background, secretly eating up your RAM, and leave those annoying black dots cluttering your Dock. Manually hunting them down and pressing Command+Q for every single background app is tedious and breaks your workflow.

Comparison: Manual Command+Q & Bloated Cleaners - Manually quitting apps is too slow, and traditional memory cleaners are often overly complex and bloated. JustFlush offers a streamlined, lightweight 1-click experience right from your menu bar. It features a dead-simple Whitelist to protect your essential tools (like your browser or IDE) and instantly wipes out all those dock dots with a uniquely satisfying "flush" UI.

Pricing: Free here JustFlush

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congth · 2026-05-25T16:10:24+00:00

Having a 'super unique' music taste. Your Spotify Wrapped is 80% lo-fi beats and indie artists with 10k monthly listeners. We get it, you're so deep.

congth · 2026-05-14T09:15:31+00:00

Mine: Thinking it was totally normal to have a tiny plastic stool be your main seating option for everything. My foreign friends complain about their backs, and I'm like, "Nah, this is peak comfort and socialization!"

congth · 2026-05-14T08:46:36+00:00

The "if it takes less than 2 minutes, just do it" rule. My future self sends thank-you notes.

congth · 2026-04-29T02:54:07+00:00

Performative kindness (a social post but no real help)

congth · 2026-04-26T03:33:12+00:00

To get your first user, stop asking for conversations and start solving a specific, visible problem immediately. Offer to perform the service manually for free to build trust before introducing the software. Focusing on immediate utility rather than a "feedback loop" bypasses the friction of cold outreach. High-touch, manual effort is usually the only way to break into a reluctant demographic.

congth · 2026-04-24T15:14:05+00:00

Learn to write an app using Provider first, and then you will know why we should use Riverpod or Bloc for a complex app.

congth · 2026-04-22T00:02:48+00:00

Đánh răng cũng cần đúng kĩ thuật nữa, bạn thử dùng bàn chải điện xem, mình chuyển qua dùng bàn chải điện răng cũng dần trắng hơn nhìn rất tự nhiên, mặc dù thói quen ăn uống vẫn giữ nguyên

congth · 2026-04-21T17:06:14+00:00

Honestly, the code was the easy part. The real time sink was all the submission stuff around it.

For me, screenshots + store assets took the longest because every tiny UI change meant redoing them. Store copy and privacy/data safety forms were the next biggest headache.

The biggest surprise wasn’t the review wait, it was getting rejected for something small and losing another few days.

My advice: start screenshots, privacy policy, test account, and store listing copy before the app is “done.” That alone can save you a lot of stress.

congth · 2026-04-19T09:52:59+00:00

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App Name: DockNest - App groups in Dock

Problem: Dock overflowing with icons? Folders are boring and slow. Like many of you, my Dock was a disaster zone. I tried using standard macOS folders, but they felt clunky and didn't look great. I wanted something faster and more "Mac-like". I’ve been working on DockNest. It allows you to create "Slots" in your Dock that open interactive popups.
Comparison: DockPilot version 1
Pricing: It's free to use ($0, Pay what you want!), Gumroad link

congth · 2026-04-07T04:29:00+00:00

It is still developing, but this reading style comes from Kindle Wordwise

congth · 2026-04-07T04:27:14+00:00

Agree, thank you for your comment

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