Cursors & Fonts (27 programs)

1. 

   iCursor

   • 3.1

   • Free

   Add sparks and lights to your cursor

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: 20 different effects.

   CONS: Will make you dizzy after a while. Not clear how you can customize effects.
2. 

   LazyMouse

   • 3.3

   • Trial version

   Save time, move your mouse less

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Saves time.

   CONS: Not necessarily that useful.
3. 

   Ultra Character Map

   • 4.7

   • Paid

   Ultra Character Map | Access characters you didn't know you had!

   License

   Paid Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Intuitive and simple interface. Works well with most word processors. Hundreds of new special characters. Various input methods.

   CONS: Limited OS support. Difficult to find correct character. Lacks the ability to save favorite characters. Some shortcut entries do not work.
4. 

   FontMatch

   • 5

   • Trial version

   Compare and choose the right fonts

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
5. 

   PopChar

   • 4.1

   • Trial version

   Easily insert special characters and fonts

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Easy to use. Cover almost all foreign or unusual characters. Automatically detects fonts.

   CONS: Demo version too limited.
6. 

   Adobe Type Manager (ATM)

   • 3

   • Free

   Free font utility for viewing and printing PostScript fonts

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
7. 

   OmniDazzle

   • 2.5

   • Trial version

   Mesmerizing mouse movements

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
8. 

   Suitcase

   • 2.6

   • Trial version

   Font manager for design pros

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Offers powerful font control. Auto-activation with Font Sense. Font Doctor repair tool. Enables Word to use unusual fonts.

   CONS: Expensive to upgrade. Can't auto-active fonts in Photoshop. Doesn't always say which application requests a font. Lengthy installation.
9. 

   Artistic Font Collection

   • 2.8

   • Free

   Mainly attractive collection of royalty free fonts

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Royalty free. Easy to install.

   CONS: Some fonts aren't particularly.
10. 

    Font Pilot

    • 4.2

    • Trial version

    View, activate, install and preview fonts

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
11. 

    Startup Mode Selector

    • 3

    • Free

    Instantly reveal whether you have a 32 or 64 bit machine

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: GUI based removes need to use terminal. Revelas details on processor and EFI. Quick way of seeing whether you can run Snow Leopard.

    CONS: Same tasks can be performed in Terminal anyway.
12. 

    Font Mate

    • 4.2

    • Free

    See all the fonts installed on your computer

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Opens quickly. Small CPU footprint. Key command.

    CONS: Font Book more or less does the same.
13. 

    Wraparound

    • 2.6

    • Free

    Wrap your cursor around multiple screens

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Choose edges to wrap around. Choose when to disable.

    CONS: Performance drag bar not very precise.
14. 

    Startrail

    • 3.5

    • Free

    Make your mouse leave a trail of stars

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Allows you to choose from stars, bubble, snow and more. Stars flow slickly. Colorful.

    CONS: Not much point to it.
15. 

    Mouse Locator

    • 3.6

    • Free

    Instantly find your mouse cursor

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
16. 

    FontCard

    • 5

    • Trial version

    Modify the font menu in Carbon and Cocoa

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
17. 

    PrintMyFonts

    • 4.2

    • Free

    A handy font previewing tool

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Fast and lightweight. Intuitive and unified interface. Various export formats available.

    CONS: Not all font styles are recognized and displayed properly.
18. 

    pic2html

    • 4.2

    • Free

    A free app for Mac.

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
19. 

    Typeset

    • 4.6

    • Trial version

    Choose the right fonts

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Easy to find what you need. Quickly preview fonts. Print list of fonts.

    CONS: Can crash if you try to load too much fonts.
20. 

    Letrs

    • 5

    • Paid

    A Font Manager Based in the Cloud

    License

    Paid Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Simple and easy to use. Free trial available.

    CONS: Monthly fee for complete access. No Windows support.