Best Mac products of the week July 13, 2026

Lispr

Hold a key, speak, and Lispr writes it anywhere

Lispr is a free, high-performance voice dictation and translation tool for Mac and Windows. You simply hold a key, speak, and release to have your words appear in whatever application your cursor is currently in. It supports roughly 99 languages and allows you to switch between them mid-sentence. You can also use a translation key to have your speech converted into one of 32 languages before it is typed out. With a median latency of only 346 milliseconds, it is fast and responsive. The microphone remains off until you press the key, and the app never stores your audio or requires an account.

Tasks.txt

Plain text task manager for macOS

Tasks.txt is a lightweight, native macOS application designed for people who prefer the simplicity of managing their to-do lists in a plain text file. It is built to be significantly faster than standard text editors, supporting the popular todo.txt format and featuring keyboard shortcuts for every action. There is no cloud syncing and no account required, making it a perfect tool for those who want a fast, distraction-free way to manage their tasks locally.

Mispher

Dictate, rewrite, translate, and an agent in a single device

This tool offers on-device transcription combined with an agent that can actively perform tasks. It supports transcription for English, 25 European languages, Chinese, and dozens more. The local agent can plan and call tools, interact with Apple Notes, manage your clipboard, and handle files. It is fully customizable with hotkeys, HUD styles, and tool approval settings. It works without cloud reliance or user accounts and is free under the MIT license for Apple Silicon and macOS 26.

Orbit for Mac

Every Google account, in a single window

Orbit keeps every one of your Google accounts in its own dedicated, isolated room on your Mac. You get the full power of the Gmail web interface, including Calendar, Drive, and Meet, all while keeping your accounts separate. It is a lightweight, native app that does not require a subscription or a server. You can switch between accounts easily using simple keyboard shortcuts, and there is a free trial available so you can test how it improves your daily workflow.

Juicy

Beautiful Mac battery alerts, health insights & charge limit

Juicy enhances your Mac experience by replacing standard battery warnings with beautiful custom alerts at any percentage. It includes features like screen glow, unique sounds, charge limiting, and detailed energy insights per app. You can monitor your iPhone and iPad battery health, track temperatures, and customize your menu bar icon. It is a lightweight Swift app that replaces the need to stack multiple other utilities. Pay once and own it forever. It has been recognized by Apple as a featured app twice.