When you hear the word 'app,' you immediately think of those small programs for your smartphone. However, an app is simply any piece of software that serves some kind of purpose, either online, on your computer or another electronic device.

Some of the best and most versatile apps are available for Mac. We've compiled a list of the best free Mac apps, from well-known ones such as Dropbox and Skitch, to lesser known ones such as Adium and CheatSheet.

Jul 12, 2018 Here are our ten picks for the best free movie apps and platforms for Mac and iPhone. Unfortunately, not all free streaming services are available through a mobile app. However, you can certainly view these sites in the browser of your choice on your Mac, iPhone or iPad to take advantage of their free movie and TV services. Mac App Store is the simplest way to find and download apps for your Mac. To download apps from the Mac App Store, you need a Mac with OS X 10.6.6 or later.

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Some of these apps can be found within Apple's App Store, while others are registered under the GNU GPL license, meaning that you can view and change the source code easily. Many of them are also compatible with various plugins and add-ons, which make it easy to customize the app to your liking.

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Which free Mac apps would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments section below.

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