Guides to better apps and better deals

Honest guides to software deals, lifetime licences and the best apps by platform, built from checked data.

Black Friday 2026

A checked list of Black Friday 2026 software deals for Mac, Windows, iOS and the web, with codes, end dates and one-time purchases marked.

158 deals

macOS

Black Friday 2026 deals on Mac apps, including one-time licences for developer tools, menu bar apps and creative software.

98 deals

One-time purchases

Software you can buy once in 2026: checked lifetime and one-time deals across Mac, iOS, Windows and the web, plus what to check first.

86 deals

Developer tools

Black Friday 2026 deals on database clients, API tools, Mac utilities and other software for developers, with codes and end dates.

27 deals

iOS

Black Friday 2026 deals on iPhone and iPad apps, many from independent developers, with promo codes and sale dates.

69 deals

Windows

Checked Black Friday 2026 deals on Windows software, with one-time licences marked. A shorter, checked list with no filler.

15 deals

AI tools

Black Friday 2026 deals on AI tools, including chat clients you can buy once and bring your own API key to.

9 deals

Good to know

Guide

When a lifetime software deal saves money, when it doesn't, and six questions to ask before paying once.

Guide

Black Friday 2026 is November 27, but many software deals start earlier. Here's when to look, and when the best offers end.