Education & Reference (589 programs)
- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Compositing effects and touchpad gestures work well. Good integration with Apple APIs. Retina display-ready. Supports keyboard shortcuts.CONS: No continuous vertical scrolling. Some .rar files may not open. Multi-touch is a hit/miss. Additional languages may not be supported in all versions.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Detailed lunar information. Tailored based on time and location. Information is beautifully presented. Plenty of options to adjust and explore.CONS: Slightly clunky user interface. Does not explain the advanced terminology. Small resolution is not ideal for large screens. Lacks a full moon alert function.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Clear HD visuals immerse you in an underwater paradise. Has a built in soundtrack - but also allows you to import music from iTunes. Adjusting the footage on screen is simple and easy. Learn new facts via the interactive encyclopedia.CONS: Huge download file size, larger than many games. May prove too distracting when trying to concentrate on other tasks. Requires a powerful computer to fully operate and showcase the visuals. Not entirely practical as it drains your battery fast.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Male and female voice-overs will help teach you pronunciations of words. Over 1000 words available to learn to read. Vibrant graphics take your mind off the chore of learning. Many types of fireworks to enjoy, including an option to customise your own.CONS: Writing too fast may cause the app not to recognise input. Can take time to learn handling of firework launchers. Answers sometimes overlap, leading you to accidentally pick the wrong one. Theme becomes tiresome if you're not passionate about learning the language.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: A number of condensed biblical dictionaries are included. Offers Hebrew terminology. Daily devotional readings can be accessed. Additional international languages are offered.CONS: Accessing some features will require a registration. Not all international languages are covered. Memory requirements of 154.7 megabytes could impact some systems. Those with 32-bit processors may encounter a handful of functionality issues.- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
Redshift Premium - Astronomy
- Paid
Redshift Premium - Astronomy - Explore the solar system from your PC
- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Available in several languages. All major planets and celestial bodies are featured. Continuous updates and additions. Guided interactive tours.CONS: Initial set up can be complicated. Difficult interface. Some user settings can be discarded when closing the program. Getting used to the controls and layout can take a lot of time.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Fantastic interface. Works quickly. Anti-cramming features. Unlimited decks and cards.CONS: Limited support. Weak importing. Baked-in limitations. Spotty image compatibility.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- German
- Platform
- mac
PROS: An excellent tool for students. A very intuitive design. Requires only 2.6 megabytes of memory. Games can be used to memorize specific locations.CONS: Does not provide more in-depth details. No geographic information is included. Regions have labels even when the player is asked to guess their names. Perhaps slightly simplistic for older users.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Varied game with several gaming options. Educational and fun. High-quality images. Long list of language options.CONS: Slow to load. Unresponsive. Tricky for small children to use alone. Dated graphics.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Thousands of new words in the form of bilingual flash cards. Listen to voice recordings of new words. Record your own pronunciation for reference purposes. Change the frequency of flashcards at will.CONS: Should be used in conjunction with other learning methods. Pronunciation of recorded words can be difficult to understand. No ability to repeat an entire study unit in one click. Lacks some everyday phrases.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Fun dinosaur pictures to colour in. Different modes, such as colour by letter, and sum solving. Create custom colour palettes. Stimulating visual and audio effects.CONS: Can be difficult to press correct area if small. Not always obvious how to access certain features. Limited selection of images to colour in. No option to play your own music within the app.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Clean design and UI. Stats to show progress. Wide variety of challenges. Quick activities for a busy user.CONS: Not regularly updated since 2015. Swiping requirement challenge for older screened Macs. Custom training sometimes requires you do ‘everything’. Somewhat repetitive.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: All details can be stored within a free cloud-based account. Advanced database searches will quickly located items. A built-in bar code generator precludes the need for third-party software. Item details can be personally customized if desired.CONS: Some bar codes need to be entered manually. Possible issues syncing with other devices. Scans may identify the incorrect item. Usernames, encrypted passwords and email addresses will be stored.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Designed for all. Good illustrations. Step-by-step instructions. 3D animation.CONS: No pray time alarm. Salah Surahs are limited. Arabic recitation pace must be slowed down. Inaccurate graphics (man prays from outside the mat).- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Information can be exported to an Excel spreadsheet. It is possible to zoom in on the coin images. Basic accounting data such as profit/loss reports are provided. Information can be synced across numerous devices.CONS: This application is relatively expensive. Similar information can be found by navigating to free websites. Communication conflicts may sometimes occur between different devices. Operating systems below OSX are not supported.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Create memorable flash cards with ease. Unlimited amount of cards can be created. Pictures etc. can be added to cards. Data can be imported from other apps.CONS: App can become slow as cards acumulate. Can cause system instability. Limited OS support. Takes some time to get used to the interface.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Provides most common words. Aqua-style interface. Easy to use. Offline access.CONS: Incomplete. A few UI issues. Slow lookup. Poor text size scaling.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Draw your finger on the screen to write letters. Harder and harder levels to pass as a student progresses. Each level is quickly and efficiently explained to the user. Part of a larger online program.CONS: Text-box background colors make reading text more difficult. The GUI is cheaply designed. Requires a paid server-service to work correctly. The “Action Area” function is for teachers only.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Sticks to the basics and does that well. Supports multiple time signatures.CONS: No volume control. Accents cannot be set on different beats.
