7 Mac utilities worth considering in 2026

Shottr is a Mac screenshot tool with annotation and scrolling-capture features. Its purchase page says it can be used for free and will prompt users to consider an upgrade after 30 days; the Basic license is listed as a one-time $12 purchase, with commercial-use licensing noted on the page. Check the current Shottr purchase details before buying.

Maccy keeps copied items available in a searchable history. Its official site describes it as open source, free, and compatible with macOS 14 or later. Clipboard managers handle sensitive copied text, so review the app’s privacy details and settings before enabling history. See Maccy’s official site.

Fling places a configurable wheel at the pointer. The default trigger is hold Control-Option, move toward a configured slot, then release; the shortcut can be changed. The wheel supports up to 15 slots (6 inner and 9 outer), with actions for apps, files, folders, URLs, system commands and recorded keystrokes. Built-in actions include left/right window halves, fill/maximize, screenshots, and a color sampler with HEX, RGB and HSL copy buttons.

Fling targets Apple Silicon and macOS 14 or later; the developer reports hands-on testing on an M1 MacBook Air running macOS 26.

The app needs Input Monitoring to detect its trigger, Accessibility for window actions and keyboard injection, and Screen Recording permission for the color picker. Window actions depend on Accessibility and app support; some windows cannot be resized or tiled. Settings moves wedges with clockwise or counterclockwise buttons; it does not use drag-and-drop reordering.

The one-time license covers up to two Macs and has a 14-day refund policy. There is no free trial. For the current offer and details, see Fling pricing.

Dropover opens a temporary shelf where you can collect files, folders, images, links or text, then move them to another destination together. Its FAQ says the app is fully functional for 14 days; after that it remains usable with a three-second wait before interacting with a shelf, unless you purchase Pro. See the Dropover FAQ for the current terms.

Ice can hide and reveal menu-bar items and offers additional appearance and organization controls. Its repository lists GPL-3.0 licensing and macOS 14+ support, and notes that development is active, so review the release notes and roadmap for the exact feature you need. Visit the Ice project repository.

Rectangle moves and resizes Mac windows with keyboard shortcuts or snap areas. The vendor describes the base app as free and open source, with a separate Pro version for additional features. macOS also includes window tiling, so compare the built-in controls with Rectangle’s shortcut and snap-area workflow before adding another utility. See Rectangle’s official site and our guide to snapping Mac windows.

Velja can prompt for a browser or matching app when opening a link, and supports rules for routing links from particular apps or domains. Its current product page lists an $8 one-time purchase and macOS 26 or later; this requirement is newer than the minimum for some other tools here. Check Velja’s requirements and trial details before installing.