microapps

[microapps]

Welcome to MicroApps! (an introduction)

So, what constitutes a "micro app"?

Well, honestly, nothing specifically. It's just kind of a term I made up 😋

In my words, a "Micro App" is an app that, at first glance, doesn't really do much. It offers one or two things, and really hones in and perfects it--whether it be for productivity, utilitarian, or just a fun distraction. Simplicity is key! The "Stickies" app on Mac is the perfect example. What does it do? Gives you sticky notes. It's got some light markdown, colors to choose from, and some extra fine-tunings if you wanna get crazy with it. But at the end of the day, it's a sticky note app, and it does it real well. If you wanna get more metaphorical with it, think back to single-use items: MP3 players, digital cameras, etcetera. I'm interested in covering the "single-use" apps! So don't expect to see Notion on here any time soon lol

What apps to expect, specifically?

Again, small, light-weight single-use Mac (for now) apps that hone in on one or two key features. My primary focus is productivity and utilities, but I'm not immune to a silly little distraction every once in a while. I'm particularly drawn to apps done by independent developers, done by like, one or two dudes in a basement. I scour the caves (Homebrew, Reddit, & the corners of the App Store) for the real nuggets of gold.

Of course, feel free to suggest/recommend me an app to check out!

Why? Who cares?

I got the inspiration for this blog after looking at my Launchpad, seeing the folder I made titled tiny apps i'd DIE without, and thought, hey, someone should spread the word about these! I've gone down so many rabbit holes on YouTube about "BEST PRODUCTIVITY APPS 2025!!" and half of the time it's just another overly-complicated Notion tutorial, going over another overly-complicated template about how to track your groceries.

Not everything needs to be a Notion template. God.

I've sifted through hundreds of Apps, and I'll be the first one to say that not everything you see here will be an instant download. The point of this blog isn't for you to bloat your Mac with a folder full of apps you'll use once and go "that's neat!" just to let it collect dust in its folder. The point of this blog is to shed some light on the simpler, unappreciated apps out there. Some of these are REALLY niche, others will be more general. I simply want to provide a directory and appreciate the enormous amount of developers making these small apps, to make our day-to-day use better.

What to expect from me!

Hi! I'm Sol! I'm the one writing the reviews! I'm a big fan of yapping about my opinions on the internet for no one to read, hence this long-ass introduction post. A big draw of this blog for me is to finally have a proper outlet to practice my writing capabilities, and what better way to do that than to combine it with my crippling "app addiction"? As a recent graduate desperately trying to look for a job in a crumbling field (Game Design lol), I'm primarily drawn to programs that'll help streamline my workflow/crippling ADHD. As such, a general review structure will be something along the lines of:

What's it do?

Does it do it good?

Who's it for?

Why's it for?

How does it help me, specifically?

These won't be really "professional" reviews, just kind of quick silly peeks at apps I'm checking out.

also, i'm pretty new to the whole "tumblr" thing. so. please be gentle if i'm an idiot with grasping all the features please and thank you xoxo

Thanks for reading all that!

I don't have anything else to say. Uhh. Hmm. Delete Notion. It will set you free.