▲ 9 r/MacStack+2 crossposts

TimeGauge V1.3 is here, get time perspective, track working hours from mac menu bar

TimeGauge gives you a time perspective on hours, days, months, years, and custom projects. With the new update, you can also customise the display, progress bar and choose your Pomodoro timer.

We often forget how fast time is moving, and lose perspective. For example: do you know 60% of 2026 has already passed, and 28% of August is gone?

TimeGauge gives you perspective through a progress bar in the Mac menu bar.
In this update, I have added multiple views along with Pomodoro timer.
For example: you can set your own pomodoro, track exact working hours in Day and set exact starting end end time in custom project, and set your custom menu bar display this was missing in previous version.

The app is a one-time purchase, 100% local, available on the app store and notarized by Apple when downloaded from Website.

Price:

$5.99 for lifetime updates [$2.99 from website download using code PH50P on checkout]

TimeGauge is available on Mac apps store:
https://apps.apple.com/in/app/timegauge/id6778277708?mt=12

You can also download it from Web checkout (includes all past and future versions) at https://timegauge.minilabs.cc/

u/lazykid07 — 7 days ago

Frame: A screenshot, whiteboard, screenshot AI annotation, App Store screenshot generator with lifetime updates

Hi Reddit,

I am the developer of Frame, the only screenshot app that solves all your needs.

Whether you want high-quality beautiful screenshots, whiteboard brainstorming sessions for software flows and diagrams or simply want to add screenshots to the App Store with a single click or drag-and-drop, want to extract text from an image: Frame is the solution.
I have just pushed Version 1.2.

The app offers a free three-day trial, is notarised by Apple, prioritises privacy and security, and includes built-in redaction for sensitive information.

You can download it for free and give it a try.
If you think it is worth purchasing, Lifetime updates for 5 devices are available for $12.75.

Use code FRAMELAUNCH70 to get 70% off on web checkout at https://frame.minilabs.cc/

if you have questions or need support, please reach out at support@minilabs.cc

u/lazykid07 — 8 days ago

TimeGauge V1.2 is here, Get time perspective from mac menu bar

TimeGauge gives you a time perspective on hours, days, months, years, and custom projects. With the new update, you can also customise the display and choose your Pomodoro timer.

We often forget how fast time is moving, and lose perspective. For example: do you know 60% of 2026 has already passed, and 28% of August is gone?

TimeGauge gives you perspective through a progress bar in the Mac menu bar.
In this update, I have added multiple views along with Pomodoro timer.
For example: you can set your own pomodoro, track exact working hours in Day and set exact starting end end time in custom project, and set your custom menu bar display this was missing in previous version.

The app is a one-time purchase, 100% local, available on the app store and is notarized by Apple when downloaded from Website.

TimeGauge is available on Mac apps store:
https://apps.apple.com/in/app/timegauge/id6778277708?mt=12

You can also download it from Web checkout (includes all past and future versions) at https://timegauge.minilabs.cc/

u/lazykid07 — 11 days ago
▲ 2 r/MacOS

TimeGauge V1.1 is here, Get time perspective from mac menu bar.

TimeGauge gives you a time perspective on hours, days, months, years, and custom projects.

We often forget how fast time is moving and lose perspective. For example: do you know 60% of 2026 has already passed, and 24% of August is gone?

TimeGauge gives you perspective through a progress bar in the Mac menu bar. In this update, I have tried to get duration in terms of flexible time. For example: you can track exact working hours in Day and set exact starting and ending time in custom projects, this was missing in the previous version.

The app is a one-time purchase, 100% local, available on the App Store and is notarized by Apple when downloaded from the website (all past and future versions available)

Progress bar is a known competition but they sell 5 years old version with limited features for $9.99

TimeGauge is available on Mac apps store:
https://apps.apple.com/in/app/timegauge/id6778277708?mt=12

You can also download it from Web checkout at https://timegauge.minilabs.cc/ at 50% using code PH50P

u/lazykid07 — 12 days ago

A time perspective app in the mac menu bar: TimeGauge, one time fee for lifetime updates

Do you know 59% of 2026 is already gone, August is already 14% complete?

Time passes quickly but seeing it clearly can change how you use it.

TimeGauge gives you a simple visual perspective on years, months, projects, events, working hours, goals, and any custom timeline you want to track.

Now updated with time support, with more improvements coming soon.

No subscriptions.
TimeGauge is a one-time purchase on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/timegauge/id6778277708?mt=12

You can also download all the updates from our website at 50% off for just the Software Community. use code PH50P at https://timegauge.minilabs.cc/

u/lazykid07 — 15 days ago

TimeGuage V1.1 is here, Get time perspective from mac menu bar, $2.99 for lifetime

Timegauge in the menubar

Menu Bar dropdown

Menubar settings

We often forget how fast time is moving, and lose perspective. For example: do you know 52% of 2026 has already passed, and 36% of July is gone?

TimGauge gives you perspective through a progress bar in the Mac menu bar.

The app is a one-time purchase, 100% local, and can be used to get a time perspective on Custom Project, Life, Hour, day, months, years, etc. You can select time in your custom project and working hours with the new update.

TimeGauge Update is live on Apps Store and website:
https://apps.apple.com/in/app/timegauge/id6778277708?mt=12

https://timegauge.minilabs.cc/  (use code PH50P to get 50% off only on web checkout)

If you have any suggestions or Feedbacks, please let me know!

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u/lazykid07 — 1 month ago
▲ 23 r/ProductivityGuide+7 crossposts

TimeGuage V1.1 is here, Get time perspective from mac menu bar

Timegauge gives you time perspective on hour, day, month, year, and custom project.

Problem:
We often forget how fast time is moving, and lose perspective. For example: do you know 52% of 2026 has already passed, and 36% of July is gone?

TimGauge gives you perspective through a progress bar in the Mac menu bar.
In this update, I have tried to get duration in terms of flexible time. For example: you can track exact working hours in Day and set exact starting end end time in custom project, this was missing in previous version.

The app is a one-time purchase, 100% local, available on the app store and is notarized by Apple when downloaded from Website.

Comparision:
Progress bar is a known competition but they sell 5 years old version with limited features for $9.99

Pricing:
TimeGauge is available on Mac apps store:
https://apps.apple.com/in/app/timegauge/id6778277708?mt=12

You can also download it from Web checkout at https://timegauge.minilabs.cc/

About Me:
I'm developer of the app, you can reach out to me through X and support email support@minilabs.cc

u/lazykid07 — 8 days ago

Frame V1.1 is here: a screenshot, OCR and whiteboard app in one 100% local, privacy-focused with Redacted feature.

I was trying to build a screenshot app for a while now, but then suddenly everyone was making screenshot apps. The only way to differentiate is to add more features and value for bucks.

I have been adding features which are useful across fields as a marketer and developer, like OCR, Whiteboard, then eventually App Store screenshots, etc. We have roadmap at https://frame.minilabs.cc/roadmap

Frame is 100% local, privacy focused, trying to be one stop for social media images and useful to developers. If you haven't tried any screenshot beautifier yet or want to try something new.

Please checkout Frame https://frame.minilabs.cc/

It comes with free trials, and commercial licensing starts at as low as $5.

Give it a try and please share your feedback!

u/lazykid07 — 1 month ago

Frame V1.1 is here: a screenshot, OCR and whiteboard app in one 100% local, privacy-focused with Redacted feature.

I was trying to build a screenshot app for a while now, but then suddenly everyone was making screenshot apps. The only way to differentiate is to add more features and value for bucks.

I have been adding features which are useful across fields as a marketer and developer, like OCR, Whiteboard, then eventually App Store screenshots, etc. We have roadmap at https://frame.minilabs.cc/roadmap

Frame is 100% local, privacy focused, trying to be one stop for social media images and useful to developers. If you haven't tried any screenshot beautifier yet or want to try something new.

Please checkout Frame https://frame.minilabs.cc/

It comes with free trials, and commercial licensing starts at as low as $5.

See the video demo in the comments section

Give it a try and please share your feedback!

u/lazykid07 — 1 month ago
▲ 1 r/Appstore+1 crossposts

TimeGauge V1.1 is here, now with Time Support. $2.99 for lifetime updates

TimeGauge is a time progress bar, It gives you perception of progress of time in Mac Menubar. You can track hours, days, months, years, your custom project, anything that can be tracked with a progress bar.

The app is hundred percent local, it does not require any internet connection, everything works offline. It is notarized by Apple and available on App Store.

We launched TimeGauge here almost a month ago and it received great reception, selling many copies.

One of the most requested features was the addition of time tracking.
So here it is: we have added an hour progress bar and you can set your working hours in days.

All custom projects will now have a time section where you can monitor your timeline to minute accuracy.

All existing customers can access the new update from their Polar customer portal, and Mac App Store updates are in review, so it will be automatically updated if you have downloaded it from the Mac Apps store.

Get it at $2.99 from the website https://timegauge.minilabs.cc/
Use code PH50P on checkout (applicable on Web checkout only)

App stores update are in review but should be automatically available https://apps.apple.com/in/app/timegauge/id6778277708?mt=12

u/lazykid07 — 1 month ago

Frame V1.1 is here, with OCR, Privacy Redact improvements, new gradient, and better pricing

We launched Frame here a few months ago and received great feedback, despite being in an overcrowded screenshot app category.

If you’re new to screenshot apps and looking for an affordable yet powerful option, Frame is worth a try.

It offers a three-day trial and a commercial licence starting at just $5. Lifetime plans for one device cost $25 and for two devices, $42.50.

The price may seem high, but it’s competitive with existing product in the category. The project was started after experiencing the high prices of Xnapper.

We’ve made significant improvements in terms of features, design, speed and bug fixes.
We also have a roadmap available at https://frame.minilabs.cc/roadmap, which can help you understand how the pricing will be worth it with future updates.

The app is 100% local, works offline (license verification is the only external call), notarized by Apple, can be verified on Virustotal.

Download the app from https://frame.minilabs.cc/ It comes with a free trial. 7 days money back promise.

Give it a try, you can purchase a license if you like it!

u/lazykid07 — 1 month ago

Built Coast: An offline privacy-first net worth, finance and FIRE tracker

I wanted to build a private FIRE tracker for myself.

Coast is an offline first, 100% local Net Worth and financial independence and Retire Early tracker. You can track your finance, FIRE number, Runway, Net Worth and more from mac menu bar.

I wanted a privacy-first net worth tracker for myself without any subscription or tracker. Coast is born because of my need and it is without any tracker, comes with one lifetime fee, and has privacy at its core. Coast comes with FIRE calculator (simple and advanced). Where you can enter your fixed income, fixed expenses, and it will determine your FIRE amount, you can also manually enter your target amount. Then you can monitor progress from the menu bar; you can select Runway, net worth, amount, time to retirement, etc.

You can remove any context from the menu bar and just have a progress bar, hide your data, and lock the app with your fingerprint.

There are apps like Copilot and Wealthtrunk which have in-app purchases, require tracking info like account creation and server logs, etc. Subscription and data logs is what Coast is trying to solve.

It is an one time purchase on the App store https://apps.apple.com/in/app/coast-fire/id6782856023?mt=12

u/lazykid07 — 1 month ago
▲ 1 r/MacOSApps+1 crossposts

OnAir: Hide your desktop, check your camera, and a clipboard. $4.19 for lifetime

I got tired of the ritual before every screen recording, hide desktop icons, check if my camera looks okay, hope I didn't lose that link I copied 10 minutes ago.

So I built onAir. It sits in your menu bar and does three things:

  • Desktop hider — covers clutter with a clean overlay instantly, no screen recording permission needed
  • Camera mirror — floating window to check your face/lighting before hitting record, with a mic level meter
  • Clipboard history — saves everything you copy, searchable, pin important stuff, quick-paste with ⌘1–⌘9

No Electron, no analytics, no subscription.

It's $5.99 one-time with a 3-day free trial (no card needed), use code MAC30 ( limited time, get it $4.19 for lifetime updates)

It's native macOS (Swift/AppKit/SwiftUI), works on Apple Silicon and Intel, requires macOS 15.0+.

Demo video and download: https://onair.minilabs.cc

Happy to answer any questions. Roast welcome.

u/lazykid07 — 2 months ago
▲ 4 r/MacOSApps+2 crossposts

Cadence is whisper flow alternative with a powerful local llm shipped in the app. See the demo with voice on! $10 for lifetime

Cadence ships with Nvidia parakeet v3 in the app itself, audio engine is optimised for long dictation.

App is free to download and comes with a 3 days trial.

You can get lifetime license at $10 using code RED50 from the web checkout on website

u/lazykid07 — 2 months ago
▲ 13 r/DIYRetirement+6 crossposts

Coast is a FIRE ((Financial Independence, Retire Early) progress bar in the Mac menu bar. $4.99 for lifetime updates.

Hi community,

I’m a big FIRE enthusiast and have been doing calculations through Google Sheets and similar tools. I wanted a quick overview of my target, runway and total progress with a price breakdown. That’s how Coast was born.

Get it at $4.99 using code FIRE50 on web check out on website

u/lazykid07 — 1 month ago
▲ 184 r/leanfire+1 crossposts

Buffett on his FIRE calculation, then goal post moved (just like everyone's FIRE number)

>The thing is, when I got out of college, I had $9,800, but by the end of 1955, I was up to $127,000. I thought, I’ll go back to Omaha, take some college classes, and read a lot—I was going to retire! I figured we could live on $12,000 a year, and off my $127,000 asset base, I could easily make that. I told my wife, “Compound interest guarantees I’m going to get rich.”

From Buffet's own writing: https://www.forbes.com/sites/randalllane/2012/03/26/warren-buffetts-50-billion-decision/#2d04ded040cb

u/lazykid07 — 2 months ago
▲ 11 r/AppBuilding+6 crossposts

TimeGuage is a time perspective menu bar app. Now live on the App Store [$2.99 for life]

Hi community,

Did you know 47% of 2026 has already gone?

TimeGauge is a time perspective app, which shows you Day, Month, Year, and your custom project as a progress bar in the Mac menu bar. See the demo attached ⬆️

I shared it here on day 1. Since then, we have improved the website, and the app is now live on the App Store.

You can download it from our Website and App store
Get it for $2.99 on web checkout using code PH50P

u/lazykid07 — 1 month ago
▲ 1 r/AppHookup+3 crossposts

Cadence is whisper flow alternative with a powerful local llm shipped in the app. See the demo with voice on! $30 for lifetime license

Most dictation/speech AI app charges a subscription or high-price for using open-source model inside a UI and have complex messy UI UX. Cadence is multi-engine transcribing tool which uses open-source model which is inside the app it self and it is ready from get go.

You can download and try Cadence without purchase for 3 days trial.
https://cadence.minilabs.cc/

You can Download and try the app for 3 days for free.
There is monthly subs of $2 if you don't want to commit.

Launch price for lifetime usage and updates for 2 devices: $30

Remove the default coupon on lifetime license checkout and use MACOSAPPS30 to get lifetime license for $30 (20 coupons only for 24 hours)

We will add more modals and language in upcoming updates.

u/lazykid07 — 1 month ago
▲ 7 r/TextToSpeech+1 crossposts

Cadence is whisper flow alternative with a powerful local llm shipped in the app. See the demo with voice on!

Hey community,

Cadence is a powerful speech-to-text app for macOS. You can use it to type into any text box quickly, transcribe audio files to text, edit text, and record meetings. You can learn more at https://cadence.minilabs.cc/

Everything happens locally using NVIDIA’s Parakeet speech AI model, which ships inside the app. That’s why the app is around 500 MB, but it also means your voice never touches any server.

The app is written in native Swift and SwiftUI, so it is light on memory and very fast. You can run it from the menu bar and use it to speed up your typing and get more things done

Cadence comes with a three-day free trial, so you can download it and test it out.

There is also a limited-time launch offer for a lifetime deal.

To make it even sweeter for you, use MACOSAPPS45 this coupon code to get the app for $45
RED50 to get lifetime license for $10 (20 coupons only for 24 hours)
It comes with lifetime updates on 2 devices.

Even if you don’t make a purchase, please download it, give it a try, and share your feedback or report any bugs. I’d really appreciate it.

u/lazykid07 — 2 months ago
▲ 12 r/macapps

TimeGauge: Little Time Perspective is a menu bar app that helps you see progress on the things that matter. It’s live on the App Store ( just $2.99 for lifetime access)

TimeGauge Demo

I made TimeGauge, a tiny Mac menu bar app that shows progress for your day, month, year, and custom projects.

It’s meant to give you perspective at a glance — without opening another app.

Problem:

"Isn't it funny how day by day nothing changes but when you look back, everything is different" by C.S. Lewis

With life happening everyday, we forget to be mindful and have some perspective on day, month, years or when we are working on projects.

TimeGauge gives you perspective on time and deadlines from the mac menu bar.

Comparison:

https://www.progressbarosx.com/ is a known competition but their pricing is $9.99

Price:

TimeGauge is available for download from website and app store.
Launch deal: $2.99 lifetime access via web checkout with code PH50P on the web checkout.

https://timegauge.minilabs.cc/

App store: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/timegauge/id6778277708?mt=12

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u/lazykid07 — 2 months ago