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24 alternatives to apps4macs

Mac apps for devs and powerusers

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. apps4macs launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Mac CLi▲226

   OS X command line tools for developers

   2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Apple Developer▲197

   A dedicated mobile app for the developer community

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   DevMate▲92

   The ultimate tool to distribute Mac apps

   2014 · devmate.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Setapp▲377

   Get 100+ curated Mac apps in a single subscription.

   2017 · setapp.com · its alternatives →

5. 5DA
   DevUtils.app – Developer Utilities for macOS▲241

   This is a project I've been working on since the start of Covid-19. I built an app so that I don't have to put data into online tools like JWT debugger, JSON formatter, URL decoder, etc... https://devutils.app The app works entirely offline and is open-source. I'm selling the pre-built version of the app to earn some revenue for my time. If you want to try the app but can't afford the price or don't have XCode to build the app, drop me an email (my profile), I'll be happy to provide you a free build. I would love to hear all the feedback/suggestions. Thanks!

   2020 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Setapp for iOS▲233

   A curated suite of apps on iPhone and iPad

   2020 · setapp.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Mac Developer Survey 2021▲79

   Discover the most popular tools & technologies on Mac

   2021 · git-tower.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   whatdevsneed▲174

   Discover new developer tools, no ads, no tracking

   2021 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Create a custom macOS app from a group of websites▲170

   Create custom, lightweight macOS apps from websites - kofigumbs/multi

   2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    MacGap▲166

    Build native OS X apps with web technologies

    2014 · macgapproject.github.io · its alternatives →

11. 11
    My Mac OS setup and applications▲12

    All the tools and apps any Web Developer should use on a Mac

    2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Macgyver▲108

    API marketplace for developers by developers

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Microsoft PowerApps▲107

    Build mobile apps visually

    2016 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Zcode▲147

    Build iPhone and Mac native apps with LLMs

    Mar 2026 · zcodeapp.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    BrewMyMac▲89

    The coolest way to install apps and customize your Mac

    2022 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    MacDeveloper▲6

    Beta test Mac apps, earn free licenses for your feedback

    2016 · macdeveloper.net · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Tooly▲12

    Developer tools

    2024 · gettooly.app · its alternatives →

18. 18
    The Hub▲84

    Github activity in your Mac's menubar

    2015 · thehubapp.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    App Reports▲71

    Mac tool to view an app's detailed information

    2017 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Setapp | Powerful apps for Mac & iOS▲9

    Power up your workflow with 240+ apps on Setapp

    2023 · my.setapp.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    My wonderful world of macOS▲6

    List of amazing applications and tools

    2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Developer Tools Pro▲3

    Ultimate Developer Companion for MacOS, Windows and iPad

    May 2026 · devtpro.app · its alternatives →

23. 23
    A.4.One > Developer tools, one app▲5

    Small utilities that speed up daily dev work

    Dec 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    A comprehensive (and growing) list of Retina Mac Apps▲21

    2012 · retinamacapps.com · its alternatives →

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