Offline apps for Mac
Apps with offline capabilities let you work, play local media, or process files without an internet connection. Some need an initial download or setup, while optional online features may still require a connection.
Nightcap
Utilities
Sleep timer that gradually dims the screen and lowers volume before sleep or shutdown.
Timers and alarms
DraftKey
Productivity
AI autocomplete and rewriting for compatible Mac text fields, running locally offline after setup.
Text actions
Writing
Oriloq
Productivity
Dictation and audio/video transcription app with local processing on Apple silicon.
Dictation
Transcription
Aloud
Productivity
Text-to-speech app for documents, articles, and images, with word-by-word highlighting.
Text to speech
Auto Ducking
Utilities
Menu bar utility that lowers system volume during microphone use and restores it afterward.
Automation
Volume control
Oh My Notes
Productivity
Floating notes app for daily tasks and reminders, with notes stored as plain Markdown files.
Note taking
Task management
debop
Music
Music player combining local audio files and the Apple Music catalogue in one library.
Music player
Mowji
Utilities
Keyboard-first emoji picker for inserting emoji across Mac apps, with typo-tolerant search.
Emoji picker
HUUSH
Photo & Video
Video profanity censoring tool with transcript-based editing and on-device processing.
Audio editing
Video editing
Mountain Duck
Productivity
Mounts server and cloud storage in Finder, with on-demand downloads and offline access.
Finder integration
File management