Top 10 Mac Apps to Try in 2026

As the year 2026 approaches, it’s the perfect time to explore new applications that can enhance your Mac experience. Here's a curated list of ten excellent Mac apps worth checking out in the new year.

1. Alt-Tab (Free)

Bring a Windows-style window preview to your Mac. Alt-Tab offers full-window thumbnails when switching between apps, making multitasking intuitive and efficient.

2. One Thing (Free)

A minimalistic menu bar app that helps you focus on your most important task. Type your main goal, and it will always stay front and center. Customizable with text, colors, and emojis.

3. Launchy (Free, $6.99 Pro)

A customizable application launcher featuring a radial menu interface. Use it to quickly open or switch between your seven favorite apps with ease.

4. Folder Preview ($2.99)

Quickly peek inside folders or ZIP files by pressing the spacebar in Finder, saving time and clicks.

5. Command X ($4)

Bring Windows-like cut and paste functionality to Mac. Use Command + X to cut folders and Command + V to paste, streamlining your file management.

6. ImageOptim (Free)

Reduce image file sizes while preserving quality. It also strips private metadata, thumbnails, comments, and color profiles to optimize your images.

7. Monocle ($9)

Focus better by blurring background apps and highlighting the active window. Monocle acts as noise canceling for your screen, helping you concentrate.

8. Dockdoor (Free)

Enhance your Dock with live window previews and option + tab window switching. A hover over an app icon reveals all open windows from that app.

9. Substage ($3.99/month)

Leverage AI-driven natural language commands to control and organize your files, images, and settings within Finder. Simplify complex tasks with written commands.

10. Bauhaus Clock ($19)

Elevate your idle time with an elegant, design-forward clock screensaver. Customizable with colors and day/night modes, it makes your Mac a stylish focal point.

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• Expanded Driver's License in Apple Wallet
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• Waiting for a New Apple TV
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Stay tuned for more updates and innovations from Apple in the coming year!