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Waketag V3.0.0

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An audio tag editor for macOS and iOS that automatically fixes missing artist/album metadata using acoustic fingerprint matching.

4.2★ 112 ratings on the App Store

FreePay onceNo subscription
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How it works
Listens to audio files and matches metadata and album art via acoustic fingerprinting
Pricing
Lifetime access free for launch period, then presumably paid

Watched for 5 days · last checked today

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Make Me Workout

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Fitness app for building personalized workout plans across calisthenics, weights, or home training with no subscription.

Domain registered 3 months ago

No subscription
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How it works
Generates random workouts and tracks sets/reps/progress across sessions
What's different
No subscription, no streak pressure, no premium upsell nagging
Pricing
no subscription required

Watched for 4 days · last checked 4d ago

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Träumli: Bedtime Stories

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Generates a new personalized bedtime story starring your child each night, with only the first three stories free before it presumably charges.

Domain registered 2 months ago

No subscriptionNo ads
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How it works
Writes a new bedtime story each night starring your child, built from their name, friends, and favorite worlds, ready in seconds to read aloud.
Pricing
3 free stories to start; no subscription, no ads.
Watch out
Founder states stories are never used to train AI.

Watched for 8 days · last checked 2d ago

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Convert PDF to Excel

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A free Chrome extension that converts PDFs to editable Excel spreadsheets in one click. Text PDFs are parsed locally, while scanned or image PDFs use cloud-based AI table extraction.

FreeNo sign-upNo subscription
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How it works
A Chrome extension that converts a PDF into an editable Excel spreadsheet in one click; text-based PDFs are parsed instantly and locally, while scanned or image PDFs go through AI-powered table extraction over HTTPS.
Pricing
Free, no login or subscription, no size limits.
Best for
Anyone who needs a quick, no-signup way to turn PDF tables into editable spreadsheets.
Watch out
Text PDFs stay local, but scanned or image-based PDFs are sent over HTTPS for cloud AI extraction rather than processed on-device.

Watched for 10 days · last checked 4d ago

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Piview

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Generates architectural visualizations (facades, interiors, masterplans) tailored to a site's actual climate data.

Domain registered 1 month ago

No subscription
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How it works
Detects Köppen climate from project location to tailor materials and passive design strategies
What's different
Climate-aware generation rather than generic renders
Pricing
Pay-per-use, no subscription
Best for
Architects, interior/landscape designers, real estate agents

Watched for 6 days · last checked today

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SpoolTap

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A standalone Android app that uses NFC tags to track and update 3D-printer filament spool weights with a phone scan — a one-time purchase for hobbyists, no server setup.

Pay onceNo subscription
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How it works
A standalone Android app that uses affordable NFC tags to instantly track and update 3D-printer filament spool weights with a phone scan.
What's different
No server or Docker setup required, unlike other spool-tracking systems — built for stock printers like Bambu, Prusa, and Anycubic.
Pricing
One-time purchase, no subscriptions or ads.
Best for
3D-printing hobbyists on stock printers who want simple filament tracking without running their own server.

Watched for 16 days · last checked 10d ago

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Heft

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A no-frills gym log for tracking sets, reps and PRs mid-workout, with no subscriptions or social feed — built for lifters who just want to log and go.

No subscription
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How it works
Logs sets and timed exercises in seconds during a workout, tracks progress with charts, highlights personal records as you lift, and supports saved workout templates with a full session history.
What's different
No subscriptions and no social features — built purely for fast logging on the gym floor rather than planning or browsing.
Pricing
No subscriptions.
Best for
Lifters who want to log sets and PRs quickly mid-workout without navigating menus or a social feed.

Watched for 10 days · last checked 4d ago

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MindMic

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Mac dictation app that turns speech into text system-wide via a hotkey, runs locally for privacy, and is sold as a one-time purchase instead of a subscription.

No subscription
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How it works
System-wide dictation on macOS activated by a customizable push-to-talk key, converting speech to text in any app.
What's different
Runs entirely locally on the Mac for privacy.
Pricing
Lifetime license, one-time purchase.
Watch out
macOS only.

Watched for 8 days · last checked 2d ago

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Monkey Flash

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A macOS app that dims every window except the one you're actively working in, for people who lose focus to visual clutter.

Pay onceNo subscription
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How it works
Dims inactive windows, highlights the active one
Pricing
One-time purchase, no subscription
Best for
Developers, writers, designers on macOS

Watched for 5 days · last checked 4d ago

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Vizzy Study

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Turns notes or a PDF into an illustrated flashcard deck automatically, paid per deck instead of a subscription — for students who like visual study aids.

Domain registered 1 month ago

No subscription
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How it works
Turns pasted notes or an uploaded PDF into a flashcard deck automatically, and an optional VizMagic mode has AI generate a whimsical illustration for each card; tracks a Mastery Score and study progress over time.
What's different
Illustrates each flashcard to help concepts stick, and charges per deck rather than a subscription.
Pricing
Pay-per-deck credits, no subscription.
Best for
Visual learners and students who want illustrated flashcards generated automatically from their notes or PDFs.

Watched for 11 days · last checked 5d ago

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Kyneso

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A minimal workout tracker that logs only sets, reps, and weight on-device, as a one-time purchase with no account or subscription.

No sign-upPay onceNo subscription
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How it works
local-only logging with rest timer and last-time hints
What's different
no social features or bloat, all data stays on-device
Pricing
one-time purchase, no subscription

Watched for 6 days · last checked 5d ago

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GifDrop: Video to GIF Maker

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A mobile app that converts video to GIF entirely on-device, with no upload, watermark, or account required, and can share the result to WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Reddit, or X.

No sign-upWorks offlineData stays with youNo subscription
What to know▼
How it works
Encodes video to GIF on-device with a trim/scrubber editor and FPS/resolution/speed controls.
Pricing
One-time $2.99 premium removes ads and unlocks longer clips and higher quality; no subscription.
Best for
People converting short video clips to GIFs privately without uploading footage.

Watched for 12 days · last checked 6d ago

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VeloRand

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Generates a random round-trip bike route from your start point, distance and bike type, with GPX export — a one-time purchase, no subscription or account needed.

No sign-upPay onceNo subscriptionNo ads
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How it works
Generates a random round-trip bike route from a chosen start point, distance, and bike type; tap Regenerate for a new one instantly, with flat or hilly options, an elevation profile, ride time estimate, and GPX export, built on OpenStreetMap.
What's different
One-time purchase instead of a subscription, with no ads or account required.
Pricing
One-time purchase, no subscription.
Best for
Cyclists who want to avoid riding the same loops repeatedly.

Watched for 17 days · last checked 11d ago

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convert.express

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Uses Whisper and Microsoft MAI to transcribe audio, video or links into text and subtitles, with 10 free minutes then a paid service, and auto-deletes uploads within 24 hours.

FreeNo subscriptionNo ads
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How it works
Uses OpenAI Whisper and Microsoft MAI to turn audio, video, or links into text with speaker diarisation, summaries, and action lists, plus free tools to convert SRT/VTT subtitles, edit subtitle files, and shift timestamps.
What's different
Uploads and transcripts are auto-deleted after 24 hours, or instantly on request, by default.
Pricing
10 free transcription minutes, then paid; no subscription, no ads.

Watched for 14 days · last checked 8d ago

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ScrollStop

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An Android app that blocks the apps you pick during a focus session until time is up. No account, no ads, no cloud — a local blocker for study, work or sleep.

No sign-upWorks offlineNo subscriptionNo ads
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How it works
Create a Focus Plan choosing which Android apps to block, start a session, and ScrollStop keeps those apps closed until the session ends.
What's different
No account, no ads, no cloud sync, no subscription — a local-first blocker rather than a cloud-connected one.
Pricing
No subscription (implied free, local-first).
Best for
Android users who lose time to distracting apps during study, work, sleep or deep work sessions.

Watched for 13 days · last checked 7d ago

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Passage Live! Pro Audio Patch

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A one-time-payment macOS tool for quickly setting up an audio patch for streaming, podcasting or live music, without a subscription; the marketing copy is rough around the edges.

Pay onceNo subscription
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How it works
A macOS audio patch tool that sets up a sound chain with effects for streaming, podcasting, or playing music live in seconds; a how-to video is emailed after purchase.
Pricing
One-time payment, currently 50% off, no subscription.
Watch out
Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later; setup instructions are delivered by email, so check spam if it doesn't arrive.

Watched for 16 days · last checked 10d ago

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GolfScope

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Uses an iPhone camera to track golf ball speed, launch angle and carry distance in real time, entirely on-device with no internet needed and a one-time purchase instead of a subscription.

Works offlinePay onceNo subscription
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How it works
Uses an iPhone camera to turn the phone into a real-time golf shot tracker: point the camera and get a live data overlay with ball speed, launch angle, carry distance and full flight trajectory as you strike.
What's different
Runs entirely on-device with zero cloud uploads and no internet required, and is bought once rather than subscribed to.
Pricing
One-time purchase, no subscriptions.
Best for
Golfers who want pro-grade shot tracking on their phone without recurring fees or an internet connection.

Watched for 15 days · last checked 2d ago

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Lamiaa Hub — Premium PWA Marketplace

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A one-time-purchase bundle of 9 small offline web apps — Pomodoro timer, habit tracker, notes and more — that store everything on your device with no account needed.

No sign-upWorks offlineData stays with youPay once
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How it works
A curated bundle of 9 small productivity web apps — Pomodoro timer, mood journal, markdown editor, habit tracker, water reminder, color picker, focus music player, quick notes — that install once and work fully offline.
Pricing
One-time purchase per app, $1.99–$9.99, no subscriptions.
Best for
People who want a handful of simple offline tools they own outright instead of subscribing to separate apps.

Watched for 16 days · last checked 10d ago

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Freelancer PDF Kit

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An offline invoice, quote and receipt generator you buy once and keep forever, with no account or subscription - built for freelancers who want clean client paperwork.

No sign-upWorks offlinePay onceNo subscription
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How it works
A lightweight toolkit with invoice, quote, and receipt generators that work 100% offline in any browser — fill in your details and download a professional PDF.
What's different
One-time purchase that works forever with no account, subscription, or expiry, unlike SaaS billing tools.
Pricing
Buy once, use forever — no subscription.
Best for
Freelancers who need clean client documents without another subscription.

Watched for 14 days · last checked 8d ago

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Pattern Maker for Photoshop

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Lets Photoshop users draw seamless patterns with one click instead of manually masking and tiling static PSD packs.

FreeWorks offlineNo subscription
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How it works
Generates patterns live inside Photoshop as parametric, fully editable layers.
What's different
Unlike static PSD/PNG packs, patterns are recolored and resized infinitely without re-tiling by hand.

Watched for 1 day · last checked today

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Lumelink

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A link-in-bio page builder that's free to start, with a one-time $5 Pro upgrade instead of a monthly subscription — click analytics, GIF avatars and animated themes included.

FreePay onceNo subscription
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How it works
A link-in-bio page builder that aggregates links to Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X and 25+ other platforms, with click analytics, GIF avatars and themes. Pages are statically cached for fast loading.
What's different
Pro is a $5 one-time payment instead of a recurring subscription.
Pricing
Free forever tier; Pro is $5 once for animated neon themes, 100 links, a second card and per-link background photos.
Best for
Creators who want a link-in-bio page without committing to a monthly subscription.

Watched for 18 days · last checked 2d ago

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Lumist Studio

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A bundle of 15 browser-based creative and dev tools (regex tester, image compressor, kanban board, SVG builder) that run locally with zero cloud servers or subscription fees.

Works offlineNo subscription
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How it works
A bundle of 15 browser-based creative and developer tools — including a regex sandbox, image compressor, kanban tracker, and SVG-to-React builder — that run locally via IndexedDB, plus browser extensions to extract typography and colors from pages.
What's different
Zero cloud servers across all 15 tools, replacing fragmented workflows and separate online converters.
Pricing
No subscription — everything runs locally in the browser.
Best for
Developers, designers, and creators who want to replace a fragmented set of separate online tools with one local suite.

Watched for 17 days · last checked 11d ago

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Nparla

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A native Mac app that translates your voice in real time during Zoom or Meet calls, entirely on-device across six languages, for a one-time purchase with no subscription.

Works offlineData stays with youPay onceNo subscription
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How it works
Translates your voice in real time during calls: you speak in your language and the other person hears a natural voice in theirs, with a virtual microphone that plugs into Zoom, Google Meet and Teams.
What's different
Runs 100% on-device on Apple Silicon, so voice never leaves the Mac; supports Spanish, English, German, Italian, French and Portuguese.
Pricing
One-time purchase, no subscription.
Best for
People in international meetings who need real-time spoken translation across the six supported languages.
Watch out
Limited to six supported languages and requires Apple Silicon for the on-device processing.

Watched for 17 days · last checked 11d ago

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LocalBasics

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Syncs a small business's name, address, hours, and photos across 70+ directories (Google, Apple, Bing, Alexa, etc.) and keeps them consistent automatically.

FreePay onceNo subscription
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How it works
Onboarding wizard syncs business info across 70+ publishers, then monitors for drift
Pricing
One payment covers a location for lifetime
Best for
Single-location small businesses with inconsistent online listings

Watched for 6 days · last checked 6d ago

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VortixData Ai

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Extracts names, contacts, skills and experience from bulk PDF/Word resumes into a structured Excel export.

FreeNo subscription
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How it works
Bulk parses resumes into a structured data matrix
Pricing
5 free parses, then pay-per-analysis, lifetime tokens

Watched for 6 days · last checked 5d ago

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Victor

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A browser extension that reads the page you're on automatically so you can ask questions about it right away, without copy-pasting.

Domain registered 9 days ago

No sign-upNo subscription
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How it works
Works across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox; highlight text to ask about it; reads PDFs natively.
What's different
Reads the page automatically instead of requiring copy-paste like other AI extensions.
Pricing
No account, no API key, no subscription.
Best for
People who want quick AI Q&A on whatever page they're reading.

Watched for 6 days · last checked 5d ago

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100 AI Business & Money Prompts

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A downloadable PDF of 100 pre-written prompts for business, marketing, content and sales tasks. A generic prompt pack for entrepreneurs and freelancers, not a software tool.

Pay onceNo subscription
What to know▼
How it works
A downloadable PDF collection of 100 pre-written AI prompts covering business/marketing, content creation, productivity, and sales/customer support.
Pricing
One-time purchase, no subscription, with lifetime access.
Best for
Entrepreneurs, freelancers, marketers and creators who want ready-made prompts instead of writing their own.

Watched for 18 days · last checked 2d ago

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Relatable

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Turns supplier or mannequin product photos into AI-generated fashion model images and videos for ads and listings, priced pay-as-you-go instead of by subscription.

No subscription
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How it works
Generates fashion model photos and videos from existing product shots — upload mannequin, hanger or supplier images, pick a style and model, and get consistent high-resolution visuals, including 360 videos for ads and social.
What's different
The same AI models can be reused across outfits, and supplier images can be localized for a target market.
Pricing
Pay-as-you-go credits, no subscription; unused credits never expire.
Best for
Ecommerce sellers who need consistent model photos/videos for listings and ads without a photoshoot.

Watched for 16 days · last checked 8d ago

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Invoice Extractor Pro

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A desktop tool that extracts vendor, date, and line-item data from invoice PDFs into JSON or CSV, entirely offline, for accountants and freelancers.

Works offlinePay onceNo subscription
What to know▼
How it works
Extracts vendor, date, line items, and totals from invoice PDFs into JSON or CSV, processed entirely offline.
Pricing
One-time purchase, no subscription.
Best for
Accountants and freelancers handling invoice data without cloud uploads.

Watched for 12 days · last checked 9d ago

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Gleam

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Wraps app screenshots in device frames and backgrounds, exporting every size needed for iPhone, iPad, Android and Mac stores in one click. A one-time-purchase desktop app (not mobile), runs fully offline.

Domain registered 19 days ago

Works offlinePay onceNo subscription
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How it works
Takes a plain app screenshot and wraps it in device frames, backgrounds, and text layers, exporting every size required for iPhone, iPad, Android, and Mac app stores from one project in one click.
What's different
Runs completely offline on macOS, Windows, or Linux, keeping data private, unlike browser-based mockup tools.
Pricing
$19 one-time payment, no subscription.
Best for
App developers preparing store screenshots who want to skip manually recreating frames in Figma or Photoshop.

Watched for 13 days · last checked 11d ago

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Logo Creator

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Human-designed logos (not AI or templates) for a flat $69, matched to your business and industry in minutes — instead of paying an agency thousands or settling for an AI template.

Domain registered 4 months ago

Pay onceNo subscription
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How it works
Enter your business name and industry, get instantly matched to a logo, customize it, and download every file you need — SVG, EPS, AI, PDF, PNG, JPG.
What's different
Every logo is designed by a real human who researched your industry, not generated by AI or pulled from a template.
Pricing
One flat $69 fee, no subscriptions.
Best for
Businesses and freelancers who want a professional logo without paying an agency thousands or settling for a generic AI template.

Watched for 13 days · last checked 11d ago

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Riqa

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A pay-per-use PDF tool for merging, protecting, converting and unlocking documents — buy credits once instead of a subscription.

Domain registered 29 days ago

No subscription
What to know▼
How it works
Merge, protect, convert, and unlock PDF documents in seconds.
Pricing
Buy credits once and pay only for what you use — no subscription, no expiry.
Best for
People who need occasional PDF editing without committing to a subscription.

Watched for 14 days · last checked 2d ago

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PayStubHQ

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Walks freelancers and independent contractors through a wizard to generate tax-accurate pay stubs for rentals, loans or recordkeeping — the first one's free, then it's pay-per-stub.

No sign-upNo subscription
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How it works
A 4-step wizard walks you through company info, employee details and earnings to generate a pay stub, calculating federal and state taxes using current IRS Publication 15-T withholding tables for all 50 states, and lets you download it as a PDF.
What's different
Tax calculations follow IRS Pub 15-T for all 50 states, aimed at accuracy over cheaper generic stub generators.
Pricing
First pay stub is free with no signup required.
Best for
Freelancers, small business owners and independent contractors who need a pay stub for rentals, loans or recordkeeping.

Watched for 15 days · last checked 2d ago

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PassTIA

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An all-in-one CompTIA exam prep platform (A+, Network+, Security+, Data+) with a question bank, flashcards and labs on web and mobile, for people who want to skip bloated courseware.

Domain registered 17 months ago

Pay onceNo subscription
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How it works
A CompTIA certification prep platform covering A+, Network+, Security+, and Data+, with a question bank of over 500 practice questions, smart flashcards, hands-on labs, and detailed explanations per answer.
Best for
People studying for CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, or Data+ certifications who want to skip outdated courseware.

Watched for 14 days · last checked 8d ago

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Yerd

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An open-source, Docker-free local PHP environment for macOS and Linux — automatic HTTPS, per-site PHP versions, zero-config sites. A direct alternative to Laravel Herd for developers.

Open sourceNo subscription
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How it works
A local PHP development environment: park a folder and every project inside becomes instantly live at .test; issues per-site HTTPS certificates automatically; installs multiple PHP versions side by side, pinned per site; runs MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Redis and an SMTP catcher as native processes supervised by one daemon; streams Laravel dump()/dd(), queries, jobs and requests to a dedicated window.
What's different
Open-source, rootless and Docker-free — a direct alternative to Laravel Herd, MIT licensed with every feature included.
Pricing
Open-source, no subscription.
Best for
macOS and Linux developers running local PHP/Laravel projects who want to avoid Docker.

Watched for 18 days · last checked 2d ago

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Docufy AI

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Extracts text via OCR from scanned documents, then lets AI summarize them, flag contract risks, and translate into 51 languages — all on your Android phone.

Domain registered 4 months ago

FreeData stays with youNo subscriptionCan export my data
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How it works
Scans documents on an Android phone, extracts text via OCR (Google ML Kit), and lets AI summarize them, extract key facts, flag contract risks, generate to-do lists, chat with the document, or translate into 51 languages.
What's different
Goes beyond producing a plain PDF — the AI layer analyzes and translates the scanned content directly on the device.
Pricing
Scanning and OCR are free for everyone; deeper AI features (summaries, contract-risk analysis, translation) are part of a Premium tier billed without a subscription.
Best for
Android users, including freelancers and students, who want to digitize and understand documents like invoices, contracts and notes.

Watched for 14 days · last checked 8d ago

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Creditconnects

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A comparison site for Indian credit cards where you browse offers by cashback and benefits and apply directly — a lead-generation service, not a bank.

No subscription
What to know▼
How it works
Lets users compare Indian credit cards by cashback and benefits and apply directly through the site, which forwards applications to banks.
Pricing
No subscription — it's a free comparison and lead-generation service.
Best for
People in India shopping for a credit card who want to compare offers before applying.
Watch out
It's a comparison and lead-generation service, not a bank — approval and terms are decided by the issuing bank, not this site.

Watched for 16 days · last checked 10d ago

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Tapzo - Digital Business Cards

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Create a shareable digital business card with contact info, links, and booking pages, shareable via Apple/Google Wallet, QR code, or NFC card — a free alternative to paper business cards.

FreePay onceNo subscription
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How it works
A digital business card profile that can be shared instantly via Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, a direct URL, QR code, or an optional physical NFC card. Users add contact details, links, booking pages and portfolios, and can update the profile anytime without reprinting anything.
What's different
Free for life and works without an app — the card is saved to Apple/Google Wallet or shared as a link, and stays current when details change instead of going stale like a printed card.
Pricing
Free for life.
Best for
Professionals and freelancers who want a shareable, always-current contact profile instead of reprinting paper business cards.

Watched for 18 days · last checked 2d ago

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PDF Editor Pro — Edit PDF Files Free,

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Free browser-based PDF editor for fixing dates, numbers, and text with no logins, uploads, or ads.

FreeNo sign-upNo subscriptionNo ads
What to know▼
How it works
Edit PDFs directly in your browser to fix dates, numbers, and text errors.
Pricing
Free.
Watch out
No registration, no subscription, no file uploads to servers.

Watched for 9 days · last checked 7d ago

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Lifetime QR Codes

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QR code platform offering permanent, editable QR codes for a one-time payment instead of a subscription.

Domain registered 6 months ago

Pay onceNo subscription
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How it works
Create permanent, editable QR codes for websites, PDFs, business cards, Wi-Fi, menus, and social media, with scan tracking from a dashboard.
Pricing
Pay once, no recurring subscription.
Best for
Individuals, creators, and businesses wanting permanent QR codes.

Watched for 9 days · last checked 6d ago

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ChatMocker.com

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Generates fake but realistic-looking chat conversation animations for TikTok, Reels and Shorts videos. Built for content creators and marketers making viral-style videos, not a real messaging or AI chat tool.

Pay onceNo subscriptionCan export my data
What to know▼
How it works
A SaaS tool that generates pixel-perfect, animated fake chat conversation mockups for use as video content.
What's different
Focused specifically on chat-style animations rather than general video editing, with export built in for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
Pricing
One-time payment, no subscription.
Best for
Content creators and marketers making viral-style TikTok, Reels or Shorts videos built around chat narratives.

Watched for 15 days · last checked 2d ago

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TravelBudget

Offline expense tracker for travelers, any currency

No sign-upWorks offlineNo subscription

First seen today

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