7 Mac and iPhone apps worth downloading right now

Here are seven iOS and macOS applications I recommend:

Dia is a clean browser that replaced my previous choice. Initially, I was skeptical of its AI-first approach, but it has evolved into a well-designed browser with optional AI features. It offers features such as morning briefings from connected apps and the ability to ask questions about the page you're reading.

Another tool I use frequently is CleanShot. This app has been my go-to for taking screenshots and recordings for more than seven years. It has been used for blog posts, tutorials, and capturing payment confirmations. With its new Studio Mode, CleanShot now offers smooth zoom effects for video editing, making it ideal for tutorials and social media posts. CleanShot is available for a one-time purchase of $35 on macOS.

PoseKit is an iPhone app I've found helpful for creating polished demo videos and app mock-ups. It allows for the addition of angled views, backgrounds, and gradient blur to iPhone screenshots and screen recordings. While it's most useful for showcasing apps, it can also be used for creating tutorials for YouTube or other social platforms.

Atlas is an app I've found particularly useful for collecting visual inspiration for my projects. The app is polished, and its saved items are easy to save and navigate on an infinite digital whiteboard. This view allows for a bird's-eye perspective of everything collected, making it an ideal tool for home renovations or craft projects. Atlas is available for a one-time purchase of $39 on macOS.

Spatial is another app I use to organize notes and links on a canvas. While Atlas is primarily designed for visual references, Spatial offers a more comprehensive solution for organizing notes, color palettes, and links. You get an infinite digital canvas where you can save sticky notes, images, videos, and documents, then organize them into folders. Spatial is available for a Pro subscription of $20/year or $50 lifetime on macOS.

Refine is a Grammarly alternative that runs on your Mac. As a writer, I wanted a private writing assistant, and Refine fits the bill well. It uses the Google's free Gemma 4 AI model on M1 Pro MacBook and has replaced Grammarly for me. Refine is available for a free download on macOS, with a lifetime upgrade option of $38.

Finally, Foreweek is a paper-style planner for setting weekly goals. As someone who prefers planning on paper, I appreciate the feel of Foreweek. Each week, you get a blank page to plan your goals, not tasks, allowing for a more focused approach. If you have unfinished goals from previous weeks, you can easily add them to your current list. Foreweek is available for a one-time purchase of $2.99 on iOS.