Free macOS mini apps for minimalists

Achico - Native File Compression

A lightweight, native macOS file compression app that intelligently handles PDFs, images, videos, and more. Built with SwiftUI, Achico offers smart compression while maintaining quality, with support for a wide range of formats including HEIC, WebP, and RAW files.

Key Features

• Multiple input methods with drag & drop support
• Real-time compression progress tracking
• Comprehensive format support including PDFs, images, videos, and audio
• Quality control and size limit settings
• Dark and light mode support

📋 Coming in Next Versions

• Batch processing multiple files
• Custom compression presets
• Additional format support
• Keep original file name and folder path

Figura - Native Background Remover

A sleek, native macOS app that removes backgrounds from images with a minimal interface. Utilizing macOS's native background removal functionality, Figura offers one-click background removal for macOS 14+ users.

Key Features

• One-click background removal
• Multiple input methods (drag & drop, paste, upload)
• Native performance with Vision framework
• Dark and light mode support
• Built for macOS 14+

📋 Coming in Next Versions

• Batch processing multiple files
• Additional export formats
• Fine-tuning controls for removal

Vocal - Video Transcriber

A minimal, native macOS app that transcribes both YouTube videos and local video files with exceptional accuracy. Built with SwiftUI and leveraging Apple's Speech Recognition framework.

Key Features

• YouTube URL and local video file support
• Smart formatting for readable transcriptions
• Multiple export options
• Real-time progress tracking
• Dark and light mode support

Medio - Native Diff Checker

A fast, native macOS text comparison tool featuring real-time diff highlighting and a minimal interface. Built with SwiftUI and AppKit, Medio makes comparing text files intuitive and efficient.

Key Features

• Real-time comparison with instant diff highlighting
• Smart word-level difference detection
• Native performance optimization
• Dark and light mode support
• Powered by Differ Swift package (v3.0.0+)

📋 Coming in Next Versions

• Enhanced diff algorithm customization
• Multiple file comparison
• Syntax highlighting for code
• Side-by-side scrolling improvements
• Find and replace functionality