The macOS app ecosystem continues to amaze us with apps that are like mirror-polished Japanese kitchen knives: functional and highly sophisticated. But in the flood of software for Apple computers, you'll also find a number of applications that, although they are heard a lot, may not be nearly as good as they are made out to be.
The discussion platform Reddit is a famous well of diverse opinions from people from all over the world. Which apps are the most overrated according to Reddit users?
CleanMyMac X
Mac users on Reddit believe that CleanMyMac X is the most overrated app ever. They argue that macOS doesn't need the help of a third-party system cleaner (let alone a paid one) to stay nimble and reliable. However, opinions on CleanMyMac X vary. There are those who do not allow it, and there is also a group of users who prefer a combination of other, often unpaid, applications.
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Fantastical
Fantastical is also one of the most overrated Mac apps according to users. The company's decision to switch to a prepaid model with the release of version 3.0 angered many longtime fans of the calendar management app, some of whom have since switched to alternatives like BusyCal. But in this case, the problem will really be in the price rather than in the functions or appearance of the application.
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Cleanshot X
CleanShot X bills itself as the ultimate screen capture tool, but it apparently failed to convince many Mac users, as it was also named one of the most overrated apps by Reddit users. The truth is that most ordinary Mac users only take screenshots for their personal needs, so the functionality of the built-in screenshot tool in macOS is fully sufficient for them. But according to its creators, CleanShot X is not aimed at ordinary Mac users, but rather at people who regularly take, edit and share screenshots for work purposes.
Warp
Lovers of advanced Mac features appreciate the ability to interact with the macOS operating system using text commands, but see little point in fancy terminal emulators like Warp that try to do more than they possibly should. When it comes to the Terminal, and the Unix basics of macOS in general, users generally just prefer the simplicity that Warp doesn't offer. Instead, it tries to improve the terminal experience by adding a whole bunch of other features like cursor scrolling, completion menus, natural language command search, and more.
Google Chrome
Could Google Chrome, the world's most popular web browser, be one of the most overrated Mac apps? A surprisingly large number of users on Reddit think so. Google Chrome undoubtedly offers a lot of advantages, but many people are bothered by the way in which, compared to other browsers, it burdens the system resources, especially on older Macs.
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Things
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Magnet
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Finally
These are just a few examples of Mac apps that some users consider to be overrated. It's important to remember that these are just opinions, and what one person sees as a waste of time and money may be a necessary part of their workflow for another. The best way to find out if the app is right for you is to try it out for yourself. Most apps offer free trials or limited-feature versions to help you decide. Which macOS applications do you consider to be overrated, and which, on the other hand, are you not allowed to use? Let us know in the comments.
Out of all this, I only have a magnet and I don't really use it.
For me, Magnet was the first app I bought, and I wouldn't be able to do without it. I can imagine life without the vast majority of paid applications (except Audirvana and Affinity Photo), but not without Magnet. In addition, I have the feeling that the developer is Czech. But window snapping should hopefully be solved in the next version of MacOS. I still don't understand some MacOS "features" and I write this as a long-term user of other Unix systems and a total opponent of win.
I only know CleanMyMac X and Chrome, and in the first case I definitely agree, it's pointless. And as for Chrome, if someone is used to it, then why not. Personally, I don't allow Safari and ve Windows I use MS Edge because it's less demanding and it's right in the system.
I'm worried about Chrome because it really eats up RAM. Thanks to him, I exchanged the Macbook Pro with 16 GB RAM for the Max version with 32 GB.
Safari for me. I've been using Chrome all my life and Safari has never suited me.