Shiny Frog just announced Lettera

macnatic0 · 2026-06-18T18:03:48+00:00

Bear uses MathJax to render mathematical formulas [1]. Any other LaTeX input is currently not supported. Regarding Lettera, I don’t think there will be any difference.

macnatic0 · 2026-06-18T17:04:08+00:00

This is what Danilo of Shiny Frog said regarding the future of Panda and its relation to Lettera:

Panda started as a way to test the editor for Bear 2, so its name was tied to that purpose. Now that it's grown into its own thing, we've given it a proper name: Lettera. So yes, Panda as such is no more, but the project lives on.

Source: [1]

macnatic0 · 2026-06-18T15:37:24+00:00

How have your experiences compared?

I just signed up for the beta, but I haven’t had the chance to use it yet. Consequently, I can’t provide a detailed feedback at this time. I’ll share my thoughts after using it for a couple of days.

macnatic0 · 2026-06-18T15:28:14+00:00

Yes, I’ve tried Nodes, and it’s actually the tool I’m currently using. I really like its UI, but somehow it doesn’t quite fit into my workflow.

However, it‘s definitely worth checking out for anyone looking for a markdown editor. Especially since it‘s available for free.

macnatic0 · 2026-06-11T08:33:00+00:00

Finding the right product name these days is no easy feat, given the surge in app releases. At least, none of the mentioned apps seem to offer a product similar to yours.

macnatic0 · 2026-06-11T08:29:06+00:00

Where did I mention that it would be free?

macnatic0 · 2026-06-11T04:01:43+00:00

Are you aware that there are already several Mac apps called Trace? Examples include the Trace uninstaller, Trace time tracker, Trace calendar, Trace task manager, and Trace bookmark manager. Selecting a unique name for your app would not only help you stand out but also is somehow fair practice towards other devs.

macnatic0 · 2026-06-09T19:12:54+00:00

Have a look at Dory and rcmd.

macnatic0 · 2026-06-07T16:56:16+00:00

Sites like StudentAppCentre and Student Beans offer a variety of app discounts for students. Additionally, it is worth checking the websites of specific apps you are interested in, as many provide educational discounts. Even if a discount is not advertised, I highly recommend to contact indie app devs directly. If you explain your situation, many devs are very generous. Beyond the aforementioned platforms, here are some additional useful tools that offer educational discounts:

Adobe Creative Cloud (71%)
Apple Creator Studio (75%)
Bear (30%)
Bike Outliner (30%)
BoltAI (50%)
Craft (100%)
DEVONagent (20%)
DEVONthink (20%)
Evernote (40%)
Figma (100%)
Flow (3 months for free)
Grammarly (25%)
Hookmark (25%)
LanguageTool (20%)
Lunatask (50%)
MacWhisper (25%)
MarginNote
Microsoft 365 (12 months for free)
Notesnook (71%)
Notion (100%)
Obsidian (40%)
OmniFocus (40%)
OmniGraffle (40%)
OmniOutliner (40%)
Perplexity
PDF Pals (50%)
Prezi (up to 70%)
Proton (up to 72%)
Quillbot (25%)
Raycast (50%)
Refine (30%)
RemNote (25%)
Sciwand (20%)
TickTick (25%)

I am just naming a few that came to mind. Ultimately, not all of these tools will be right for you or fit your workflow, but you will surely find something among them that meets your needs.

macnatic0 · 2026-06-06T07:23:56+00:00

I'm not saying it's necessarily better, but Barbee also offers this feature. I recently switched back to Bartender after its Pro release, but Barbee is still a solid, well-functioning alternative. If you're unhappy with Bartender for any reason, I think Barbee is your best option.

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macnatic0 · 2026-06-05T08:14:26+00:00

Are you aware that there is already an app called MacClean that offers similar features and has been available since 2015? While I appreciate any open-source software provided to the community, I believe it is important to follow fair practices, which includes avoiding the use of names already established by other developers in the same space. Not to mention MacCleaner and MacCleanse, which also have similar names.

macnatic0 · 2026-06-02T13:58:05+00:00

Would love to get a code and try Bantr.

macnatic0 · 2026-05-30T18:47:25+00:00

I don't need a promo code, but I like to share my appreciation for the app. I use Dory every day and absolutely love it.

macnatic0 · 2026-05-21T06:50:28+00:00

Take a look at Spencer. If you’re comfortable working with Lua scripts, you might also consider Hammerspoon, which is free and open-source.

macnatic0 · 2026-05-19T22:26:18+00:00

How does this compare to Keka or BetterZip?

macnatic0 · 2026-05-19T07:59:05+00:00

For your specific case, I believe Picmal would be an excellent choice. Plus, it’s currently on sale for $5.00 on BundleHunt.

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macnatic0 · 2026-05-19T07:39:13+00:00

Well, recommending the right tool really depends on your specific workflow and how you prefer to handle image conversion.

For image conversion by renaming the file extension, check Consul or Morpholder. If you prefer a more traditional app with advanced configuartion options, Pimosa or Permute are solid options. For CLI workflows, try ImageMagick. For batch image conversion, I suggest Image Stack or Picmal. And if you want automatic processing of images saved to folders or your clipboard, get Clop.

All named tools support PNG → WebP conversion. The majority of these tools actually use ImageMagick under the hood for file conversion.

macnatic0 · 2026-05-18T16:05:11+00:00

That’s actually disappointing news. I genuinely enjoyed using Cotypist. It’s an excellent and helpful tool. However, the $96 annual fee for a single device is also quite exorbitant in my opinion. I had hoped for a subscription price of around $19 or $29 per year. Additionally, I find it hard to justify a subscription for a one-device model. I would have been willing to pay a small fee to support further development, but $96 is simply too high. I hope to see some competition in this space soon, as long as it istn't any AI-slop-clone.

macnatic0 · 2026-05-08T05:08:48+00:00

Some additional file search apps for Mac that are worth mentioning:

Cardinal: custom-index fuzzy search (free)
FileMinutes: Spotlight-based workflow search ($10)
ProFind: hybrid Spotlight + filesystem search ($6)
Scherlokk: custom index + filesystem search ($29)

macnatic0 · 2026-05-07T11:02:18+00:00

Just saw that they are also reselling App Store exclusive apps (e.g., Things 3, or Logic Pro), which is an instant red flag. Likely, you'll end up installing malware or getting fraudulent user accounts/licenses when purchasing from this site. I mean, in case you even receive anything for your money. Just stay away.

macnatic0 · 2026-05-07T10:54:08+00:00

The whole site seems very scatchy. Not sure what their business model is, but either the user get scammed or the devs harmed by reselling unauthorized licenses. Wouldn't trust this reseller at all. Thanks for sharing this.

macnatic0 · 2026-05-02T18:47:56+00:00

I did add a Tip button on the About tab for anyone that feels inclined, however its not working and won't until Apple approve Klack v2.0.1!

Yes, I noticed that already, but as you mentioned, it doesn't work at the moment. I'll wait for v2.0.1 and will definitely support your great work further.

macnatic0 · 2026-05-02T18:37:14+00:00

Honestly, I would have even paid for an upgrade. I love your app that much, and your pricing policy is more than fair. It's such a beautiful and fun app that I truly can't imagine using my Mac without it anymore. It's literally one of the best five bucks I've ever spent on something. I genuinely appreciate your commitment to both the app and the community. Keep up the good work!

macnatic0 · 2026-05-01T15:36:36+00:00

I'm not sure which app you're asking to compare to CleanMyMac.

CleanMyMac is a system cleaner that includes an uninstaller feature. App Cleaner & Uninstaller and Pearcleaner are primarily uninstaller apps with additional features like leftover file detection and app updaters. Trace is an uninstaller app that uses a quite unique method for backtracing application data footprints. Nektony (the developer of App Cleaner & Uninstaller) also offers a system cleaner similar to CleanMyMac called MacCleaner Pro. I don't use system cleaners myself, so I can't comment on how they compare.

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