u/Ok_Outside_7948

There are some good ones, but a lot of the software promoted here is either something no one asked for, or something someone could've done themselves for free using an open-source version. Instead, most of the software that's being promoted here is obviously (or most likely) generated with AI and locked behind a subscription. No, I personally don't consider software made with "electron" or web-based frameworks real software. We shouldn't be giving these AI jokers any money. We should be giving it instead to those who are spending their free time (time they can never get back) to provide us with an high-quality, native alternatives (think Blender, LibreOffice, etc.) that you actually get to own in this world of you never actually owning anything.

https://preview.redd.it/dfnh439m0bkh1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=06d3e46c3003225cdf2822dd3be11f0f7262e152

For anyone who wants it, here's a direct link to the APK.

When I was younger, I had no internet and only access to programs like MS Paint and PowerPoint for designing, and Movie Maker for making videos. Later when I got older and internet access, I started to realized how "bad" those programs were for making stuff. I used to dream of being able to afford software like Microsoft's office suite, big-name video editors like Davinci and Cyberlink, or Adobe's creative suite, thinking maybe that will rejuvenate the creativity that I once had in my younger years, but I slowly realized how expensive or overly complicated those were.

I found GIMP and forced myself to use it because it was the popular alternative, but deep down I hated it. Or Davinci Resolve for my basic video edits but never could get the color right (or anything else really). In both, basic things were complicated, so I switched back. I now use Paint for basic photo edits, LibreOffice (Draw for designs), and Blender for either 3D or using its Video Editor for anything video related.

Obviously this workflow probably only works well for me, so why am I saying all of this? What I realized matters is what you create, not what you create it with. Using expensive software isn't bad if it works for you, but if you think buying or renting big name software is going to make you better, it's not. These companies have successfully convinced you that they are what you need to succeed. They're popular because they got their software into schools and universities to get young people hooked knowing later you'll have to pay for them forever.

Some of my most creative stuff was made using programs like I first mentioned, and hopefully I get back into it one day since I've been focusing too much on the tool.