Social & Communication (238 programs)

1. 

   ChatFX

   • 5

   • Trial version

   Video effects within iChat

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Loads of effects. Appears at bottom of iChat interface.

   CONS: Can't add effects directly from the interface. Can be unstable.
2. 

   Go for Twitter

   • 4.3

   • Free

   A free program for mac

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
3. 

   Scalaris

   • 4.5

   • Free

   Elegant and discreet Twitter client supporting Growl

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Supports Growl alerts. Very discreet.

   CONS: No customization options apart from those in Growl. Doesn't allow mouse clicks to bring up the Scalaris window.
4. 

   iModz

   • 2.5

   • Free

   Customize your iChat status

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Display animated status. Very simple to use. Communicates with other apps. Display iTunes songs.

   CONS: Limited to iChat.
5. 

   ChatTunes

   • 4.9

   • Free

   Find out what's on your iTunes straight from your iChat

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
6. 

   BuddyFox

   • 4.8

   • Free

   Simple chat add-on for Mozilla Firefox

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Integrates with Skype. Simple to use.

   CONS: Too basic.
7. 

   Fliq

   • 4.2

   • Trial version

   Share all your data easily over a network

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Very easy to use. Integrated with iPhoto, iCal etc. Attractive interface.

   CONS: Works exclusively with Bonjour.
8. 

   iChatSuite

   • 4.5

   • Free

   Diversify your use of iChat

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
9. 

   Qumana

   • 4.3

   • Free

   Blog editor and blogging tools

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
10. 

    WhatsChat - Chat with Friends

    • 4.9

    • Free

    A free program for mac

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
11. 

    iSoftPhone

    • 4.5

    • Trial version

    An iPhone on your desktop today

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
12. 

    BlogAssist

    • 4.8

    • Trial version

    System menu item to format text on the clipboard to help blog entry

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
13. 

    Noise

    • 4.3

    • Free

    Drown out noise from your coworkers

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
14. 

    FunkeeStory

    • 4

    • Trial version

    Instant message backup for your Treo

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
15. 

    Echofon Lite for Twitter

    • 4.1

    • Free

    A free program for mac

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
16. 

    Itsy

    • 4.5

    • Free

    Tiny desktop Twitter app

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Small and lightwieght. Easy to use. Minimal design.

    CONS: Just a basic twitter app. No multi- account support.
17. 

    Syrinx

    • 4.5

    • Free

    Free and highly customizable Twitter client

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Free to use. Highly customisable. Bookmark tweets. Growl support.

    CONS: Interface a bit cluttered. Not quite as slick as Tweetie.
18. 

    iComment

    • 4.5

    • Free

    Add comments, trackBacks, and detailed web stats to Your iWeb site

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
19. 

    VChat

    • 3.3

    • Trial version

    Videoconferencing client compatible with the CU-SeeMe protocol

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
20. 

    Chat Transcript Manager

    • 3.5

    • Trial version

    Index all your chats in a snap

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac