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Utilities & Tools (1600 programs)

  1. PROS: Easy to use. 20 different clock styles. 24-hour format option. Accurate and compact.
    CONS: Doesn't always remember position. Window priority fails on some devices. Options can be tricky to change. Small CPU overhead.
  2. PROS: Very simple and easy to use. Clears your caches in one session. May speed up old-fashioned devices. Requires very little CPU power.
    CONS: Covers its updates and sends information without your permission. You cannot stop or control updates in any way. Does things that you can do manually on your device. Turning your device off and on does the same job.
  3. PROS: Easily test your computer using industry standard algorithms. Can be used by both amateurs and IT professionals. The application is a very useful troubleshooting tool. You can compare your test results with others on the app website.
    CONS: The application can cause your computer to freeze at times. Not compatible with all systems. The application can cause data corruption in rare cases. Testing can be time-consuming.
  4. PROS: Very fast. Easy to use. Fantastic for quick searches. Supports multiple searches well.
    CONS: Can't attach to some elements. Minimal resizing options. Few general options. Can't move to browser.
  5. PROS: Easy installation process. Allows users to the playback speed of various videos. The application doesn’t require many resources to run. The application lives in your web browser.
    CONS: Only compatible with certain web browsers. Not compatible with all devices. The application can only be used to control the speed of certain videos. Lacks advanced functions.
  6. PROS: Simple and automatic subtitle finder. Comes with a text editing function. Can be used with most subtitle file formats. Doesn’t require too many resources.
    CONS: Lacks features for advanced users. The app cannot be used with all media players. Automaticly generated subtitles can be inaccurate at times. The application hasn’t been updated recently.
  7. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Snappy, simple and sleek. Ideal for color-blind designers. Multi-screen support. Supports keyboard shortcuts.
    CONS: Could pose launching troubles. No support information on official website. Sampling point is too small. Needs a 64-bit processor.
  8. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to use. Preview option. Videos can be imported too. Responsive customer support.
    CONS: Workability issues. Needs to pack in a lot more features. Wouldn’t satiate expert GIF makers. Updates not regular enough.
  9. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Makes data identification and searches easy. Full-screen mode and resizable window. Multiple customization options. Easy-to-sort sizes.
    CONS: Reporting features could be a bit easier. Presets could be better. The options could be a bit overwhelming. Requires a 64-bit computer.
  10. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: The application allows users to view multiple windows via PIP mode. Opacity can be controlled. Magic Screen allows you to track your mouse easily and quickly. The app allows you to hide windows you don’t want to see while it runs in the background.
    CONS: User guide requires some refinement. Not all applications are compatible with the program. Some web browsers work better than other with the application. The app cannot be used on all mobile devices.
  11. PROS: Clear and intuitive interface. One-click cleaning function. The application can scan drives quickly and thoroughly. Has a fullscreen mode.
    CONS: The application can, in some instances, remove system files. The application can crash from time to time on some systems. The app can slow your system down a little bit when being used. Few configurable options.
  12. PROS: Easy to install and use. A decent addition to your menu bar. Can be set to launch and login. Prevents computer from sleeping while YouTube is on.
    CONS: Not compatible with Chrome. No headphone control support. No support page or help screen. Not updated since 2012.
  13. PROS: Configurable shortcuts. Text formatters. Built-in search. iCloud sync.
    CONS: Not totally reliable. Shuts down abruptly in the background. Developer isn’t the most responsive. Requires a 64-bit computer.
  14. PROS: View all storage devices in one glance. The application automatically pops-up when new devices are connected. Can be used by anybody, irrespective of computer knowledge. Supports Retina displays.
    CONS: The application has limited functionality. Automatic start-up/pop-up functionality cannot be disabled. The GUI could do with a spruce up. Not all drives are compatible with the application.
  15. PROS: Automatically detects networked storage devices. Keeps your devices connected. Offers backup automation options. Easy set-up and user-friendly interface.
    CONS: The app can slow your system down during backup procedures. Limited to 64-bit system architectures. Using the service via a VPN service can be tricky. File transfers can be time-consuming.
  16. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: The application can recover any type of data. Recovered data can be exported to external devices. No limit on the amount/size of files that can be recovered. Can be used on most platforms/devices.
    CONS: Application is not always successful in recovering data. Scan process can be time-consuming. The application doesn’t export logs on recovered files. Some recovered data may be corrupted.
  17. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Simple and easy to use. Application doesn’t require any advanced computer skills. The app can be used to control when your computer turns on/off. The app comes with a reminder feature which is quite handy.
    CONS: Application lacks customizable features. In some instances shut down/restart actions may not be executed. The application can, from time to time, cause your system to slow down. Requires a 64-bit operating system to be used.
  18. PROS: Accurate speed test results. Simple user interface. Fast speed testing. Printable/shareable result certificate.
    CONS: Application can drain batteries quickly. Intensive on system resource when in operation. Lacks the ability to specify a testing server. Application crashes randomly at times, developers are looking into this.
  19. PROS: Scheduled backups can be performed automatically. Space saving file comparison backup system. One click setup process. Detailed backup logs are kept.
    CONS: Application can slow your system down. Setting up backup jobs can be time consuming. Ejecting the backup drive requires the app to be closed. No possibility to create full system backups.
  20. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Reliable network connection logging. Historical web traffic and transmission speed graphs. Customizable color themes. Very responsive developer.
    CONS: Exporting data for ISP submission requires some learning. User interface could be better. May connect to non-trustworthy locations. Requires a 64-bit computer.

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