Hype - Create animated HTML5 content
Version: 4.1.17 released on April 22
- Sonoma: Fixed a macOS 14.4 issue where elements may not show changes or render
- Letter and word spacing animations will be smoother
- Fixed issue where exiting a symbol may not apply changes from inspector text fields still being edited
- Possible fix for invalid characters being inserted into a text element when hitting escape in the Inner HTML editor pop over
Permute - Convert audio, images, and videos
Version: 3.11.9 released on April 23
Improved: Support for JPEG XL (macOS 14+).
Changed: Shortcut for file conversion now provides output files.
Fixed: Issues converting certain files into HEVC.
Fixed: Issues converting certain files into HAP.
Fixed: Issues with certain MP3 tracks.
Fixed: Issue where the audio track language metadata was not kept during conversion.
Downie - Download YouTube videos
Version: 4.7.11 released on April 23
New: pandavideo.com.br
Improved: arte.tv, cnn.com, crunchyroll.com, kaltura.com, mtv.com, qq.com, tidal.com, tiktok.com, youtube.com.
Focus - Block websites and social media
Version: 2.1.0 released on April 22
Fixes bug with helper not starting properly.
NotePlan - One space for all your work
Version: 3.11.1 released on April 25
We have made a couple of improvements in this release by fixing a list of annoying bugs and crashes, enjoy!
IMPROVEMENTS
- Command Bar Navigation: Hit CMD+Return on folders in the command bar to reveal them in the sidebar instead of opening in the command bar.
- Weekly References: Quotes will show up now in the weekly references view at the top of calendar notes. Use them to add your thoughts on your goals and weekly tasks.
- Editor Clarity: Inactive editors in split view will now show a faded title on the top left to indicate they are not active.
- Date Detection: Typing dates? Our command bar now recognizes ISO formats automatically.
FIXES
- Synced Lines and folded text: If you maintained synced lines inside the same note and some were folded "away", they stopped syncing. This is fixed now.
- System Stability: Fixed various system hangs and crashes.
- UI Consistency: "Event List" in the right sidebar will now remember to show up after a restart, and auto-complete forms will close properly when you expect them to (when typing >today).
- Time Accuracy: Improved detection of time blocks (12-1pm for example), fixed timezone mix-ups (when traveling), and more.
- Filter Fixes: From synced lines showing up correctly to ensuring events display right even with smaller fonts, as well as switching between views. Also, an empty monthly note showed up when the yearly note was part of the results.
- Interface Enhancements: Fixed the gray overlay in plugin settings and made sure filter selections work smoothly.
- Sync: Fixed creation date was reset after receiving a synced file
PLUGIN API
- Logging: We've cut down on excessive logging from plugins and enhanced logs for HTML views.
- CommandBar: Added a third "searchText" parameter to showOptions and showInputs, so you can supply a default value.
If you are happy with the app, please rate it, or even leave a review. This is a great way to support us, indie developers. Thanks a lot!
TablePlus - Query, edit, and manage databases
Version: 6.0.0 released on April 23
- Uprade SQLite driver.
CameraBag Pro - Edit photos and videos
Version: 2024.1.0 released on April 26
Added new AI Upscale feature which uses a deep learning network (running locally on your computer) to magically increase the resolution of your images by 4X
BetterTouchTool - Save time with custom actions
Version: 4.496 released on April 22
- Another small update adressing a few regressions from the previous release.
Version: 4.493 released on April 22
- Experimenting with AI generated translations. This version contains English, German, Korean, French, Chinese (Simplified) and Japanese. They will definitely not be perfect. I'd appreciate any feedback on this. I'll soon provide a link where users can submit edits to the translations.
- New Floating Menu Actions: "Update Floating Menu-ITEM Properties" and "Update Floating Menu Properties".
- Floating Menu: Option to trigger action on item hover start and item hover end:

- Floating Menu: Option to animate hover transition (it's located under Design Light => Background)
- Floating Menu: Modifier Based Visibility now has an option to require "at least" some specific modifiers (but will still show if additional modifiers are pressed). This allows for creating menus that show some items by default, and show additional items when holding modifier keys.
- Floating Menu: Option to position items absolutely, overlaying other items"
- Added predefined actions "Transform Clipboard Contents With Java Script" and "Transform Clipboard Contents With ChatGPT"
- Added predefined action "Resize Active Window To Specific Position & Size"
- Added predefined action "Close Floating Menu Submenu"
- Added new trigger "Variable Value Did Change" in Automations, Named & Other Triggers
- Fixed issue with predefined action "Transform & Copy Selection With Java Script"
- Fixed issue with preset import sometimes missing some items
- Fixed issue with "Close All Notifications" action on non-english systems.
- Fixed issue where the BTTLastTerminalCommandResult variable was not populated after running a terminal command
- Image / Icon picker now shows bigger previews of previously selected images
- Finalizing the code for the upcoming new BetterTouchTool Remote iOS app. (The floating menus will be the base for the new remote app, that's why there are currently many changes for these)
BusyCal - Sync your tasks with calendar
Version: 2024.2.1 released on April 22
🆕 New Office 365 Account Type: Enhanced syncing with Microsoft Graph APIs now available (as public beta). Migrate to this improved connection under Preferences > Accounts for better performance with Outlook. Note: Microsoft has announced that Legacy Exchange Web Services support will be discontinued soon.
🆕 Personal Outlook now supported over Microsoft Graph. Available under Settings > Accounts.
🆕 Improved push sync support for Office 365 accounts
🆕 Support for What 3 Words location names (W3W). BusyCal now automatically converts a W3W location into a GPS coordinate when entered into the location field.
🆕 "Repeat summary" added as a new column type for List View. Displays a description for recurring events.
🆕 Custom time zone names (under Settings > Time Zones), when available, are displayed in the time zone picker and on the main time zone switcher
🆕 The time zone sort order can be switched between sorting by GMT offsets and time zone names under Settings > Time Zones
🆕 New property added to the smart filter list: calendar name
🆕 You can now batch select events and change their "Repeat" setting (or remove existing setting) from the context menu
🆕 Ctrl-click context menu on a calendar date now displays a count-down (or count-up) to date
🆕 New appearance setting to use only the calendar color, ignoring inidividually assigned tag and label colors
🆕 You can now toggle the sorting order of search results between ascending and descending
✨ Improved syncing with Apple Reminders
✨ Improved syncing with Apple Calendar
✨ Improved Quick Add natural language detection for German
✨ Snooze alarms are now added as local "my alerts" to events, eliminating chances of sync rejection by some CalDAV servers
🔨 Fixed bug where the context menu option to remove all alarms would display a repeated prompt and erroneously duplicate recurring events
Ongoing stability and performance related improvements
Prizmo - Scan and OCR any document
Version: 4.6.1 released on April 25
- Fixed a bug where the user interface could be corrupted when scanning a document on macOS Sonoma.
- Fixed a bug where the cursor did not appear when editing text on macOS Ventura and earlier.
- Optimized for macOS Sonoma.
- Added Vietnamese and Thai support for on-device OCR.
- Fixed a crash affecting OCR on documents with an intricate layout.
- Prizmo now requires macOS 10.15 or later to run.
DCommander - Manage files in a dual-pane view
Version: 3.9.5 released on April 25
- added auto, dark, light theme selector. Restarting is no longer needed when changing themes
- added separate file list light and dark color themes
- added iCloud drive access from the sidebar when available
- added error message when re-acessing folders with revoked permissions
- added parent folder information in the sidebar when .. is selected
- fixed OneDrive folder location resolving
- fixed symlink resolving
- fixed crash when quickly switching between remote drives
- fixed crash on initial launch when importing favorites
- fixed tooltip text on remote drive buttons
- fixed drive list not allowing access to certain drives (such as PCloud)
- fixed /Volumes/- symlink empty contents
- fixed color issues when system theme is dynamically set throughout the day
- fixed file size in Get Info window not using the appropriate unit size setting
- fixed popup window not closing when toggling the transfer manager button or hotkey
- fixed adding current folder as favorite removing default favorite locations
- fixed remote connection drive button occasionally not disappearing after disconnect
- fixed left file panel not being focused on startup
- fixed file list focus after opening sidebar locations
- improved drive buttons interface
- improved startup speed
A big thank you to everyone who submitted bug reports. If you discover a bug or would like a new feature added, send an email.
Typeface - Find the perfect font
Version: 3.12.2 released on April 23
IMPROVED
- Restored syncing of new variable Google Fonts- Show an indicator when a subtag of a tag is attached to a font in the Tags context menu
- Select a matching font when typing to scroll in overview
# FIXED
- Ask for permission to copy font files when exporting fonts that are imported through the Font Book location
- Prevent unresponsive fonts in overview when scrolling fast
- Keep scroll position when changing theme in overview
- Set correct theme for fonts that are missing in overview
Taskheat - Learn to prioritize tasks
Version: 1.10.2 released on April 22
We update Taskheat frequently so that we can make it better for you. This version squashes bugs and makes some performance and stability improvements.
Thank you for using Taskheat!
Diarly - Create a private personal diary
Version: 3.0.2 released on April 23
- Multiple bug fixes and incremental improvements
Session - Pomodoro timer with analytics
Version: 2.10.7 released on April 26
- Fix issue where Session become slow overtime when Apple Shortcut integration is used
Version: 2.10.6 released on April 24
- Repeat notes from notificaion
- Fix long break not triggering
- Repeat notes on menubar
Speeko - Get better at public speaking
Version: 4.02.05 released on April 22
Welcome to a brand new era of Speeko. Stay tuned for more big exciting updates coming soon!
New:
- Elevate your interview practice with a personal touch! We've added the ability to write your own interview prompts. Now practice that interview, and go get your dream job!
Fixed:
- Some UI/UX odds and ends.
Almighty - Unlock 50+ Mac shortcuts
Version: 2.6.8 released on April 22
- Add new tweak Toggle Desktop Widgets
- Improve tweak Visualize Keystroke
- Other improvements
Expenses - Track your spending
Version: 3.5.1 released on April 26
・Introducing Time Zone Support.
・You can now import your data effortlessly using CSV files.
・Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
Version: 3.5.0 released on April 25
・Introducing Time Zone Support.
・You can now import your data effortlessly using CSV files.
・Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
MenubarX - Browse the web from menu bar
Version: 1.6.10 released on April 22
- Fix: Bug causing abnormal issues
PopClip - Use instant text actions
Version: 2024.3.3.0.4548 released on April 25
- Fixed: Extension requirements keys `path`, `url`, `email` not propagating
matched text to Service actions.
- Fixed: Fixed option modifier not working in JavaScript extensions that call
`openUrl()`.
- Removed: URL actions no longer copy the URL when holding option.
- Experimental: JavaScript actions can now share content to macOS system sharing
services (e.g. Notes, Messages, Reading List & third party sharing
extensions).
MoneyWiz 2023 - Budget and manage bills
Version: 2024.17.1 released on April 24
- Ability to select "No tag" as a filter option for budgets
- Increased font in Breakdown reports
- Ability to sort the compare budgets report by amounts or alphabetically
- Bug fixes
In Your Face - Get full-screen meeting alerts
Version: 3.8.3 released on April 25
Bug fixes and performance improvements
Version: 3.8.2 released on April 23
Performance improvements
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