Software acquisition priority: App Store > official website download > third-party download.
App Store
If you have ever used another Apple device, then the account payment method should have been resolved. There is also a certain understanding of the App Store.
Mac App Store
Type "Editor's Choice" in the App Store search bar to find all Editors' Choice software. " Editor's Choice " is the most outstanding software work in the App Store. These software are the best in their respective fields in terms of UI design, interactive experience, or functional professionalism.
Editor's Choice
The software in the App Store is clean and tidy, and it is easy to install and uninstall. The key point is that you will follow the Apple ID after you buy it, and there will be no limit to the number of downloads. There will be no problem with changing devices or uninstalling and reinstalling.
Other download channels
Other download channels are mainly divided into two types:
- Download the application from the official website. Remember never to look for the official website of the Chinese version or the official website of the Chinese special version. 99% of the official websites that are independently opened for China are fake.
- Download from third-party channels.
Download channel comparison
| channel | advantage | shortcoming |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | Unlimited downloads, clean | expensive |
| Official website | cheap, reliable | Need many permissions |
| third party download | The cheapest | choose carefully |
Best Commonly Used Software
The following software may not be the most powerful, but they are all top players with good looks and strength in their respective fields.
| application | Field | get achievements | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| iWork | Efficient office | no yet | Docs, Sheets, Presentations; Free |
| THERE | video player | most popular | free |
| PDF Expert | PDF editor | Most Popular, Acclaimed Around the World, Best of the Year, Editor's Choice | expensive but buyout |
| Pixelmator Pro | post photography, graphic design | Most Popular, Acclaimed Around the World, Best of the Year, Editor's Choice | buy out |
| Downies 4 | video, music download | most popular | version buyout |
| Exchanges 3 | Video file conversion | most popular | App Store buyout |
| LaunchBar | Quick Start, Automate | The strongest search tool | version buyout |
| Little Snitch | App network management and control | The strongest firewall tool | version buyout |
| iA Writer | Markdown editor | Most Popular, Editor's Choice | permanent buyout |
| Craft | Modular Notes | Best of the Year, Editor's Choice | Subscription |
| MindNode | mind Mapping | Most Popular, Best of the Year | Subscription |
| Reeder | news | most popular | Big version buyout |
| Just Press Record | recording transcription | most popular | permanent buyout |
Best Professional Software
Similarly, the following software may not be the strongest in the industry, but it must be the most popular.
| application | Field | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| Final Cut Pro | video clip | Apple development |
| Logic Pro | audio creation | Developed by Apple, mainstream in the industry |
| Davinci Resolve Studio | Video editing, professional color correction | Professional productivity, support iPad |
| Affinity Kit | graphic creativity | Professional productivity, support iPad |
| Adobe Family Bucket | creative production | Professional productivity, partially supports iPad |
| Final Draft 12 | script writing | professional productivity |
| Microsoft Office | Daily office | professional productivity |
| djay | audio creation | Professional DJ playing discs |
| Xcode | software programming | Developed by Apple, mainstream in the industry |
| Shapr3D | CAD modeling | Best Productivity, Supports iPad |
software security issues
Mac software is cracked and repackaged, which is very common in third-party download channels. It is true that the download and installation of these software is not easy to make a wrong click, and the whole family will settle in, but this kind of software is likely to cause the risk of data privacy leakage. It may also leave stubborn process or file remnants.