One-time purchases
Lifetime software deals: pay once, skip the subscription
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The 86 deals below are one-time purchases or lifetime licences, with a median discount of 50%. Before you buy, check what "lifetime" covers, because some plans exclude future features.
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Native Windows HTTP client for the .http/.rest files in your repos. Find and run requests across repos, with environments and searchable history. No account, no cloud sync.
The Descript alternative that runs on your Mac with local AI models. Edit video by editing the transcript, remove filler words and silences in one click, and fix words with on-device voice…
Full RPN financial calculator for iPhone and iPad: TVM, loans, amortization, NPV, IRR, bonds, dates and statistics, with the stack always in sight.
Plan ahead with Sun and shade using Sunlitt! It’s a handy tool for any Sun lover (or hater!) and every professionals working with light and shadow.
Chat UI for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini to use with your API key. Support MCP, multi-model, Artifact, Projects, Vision, Canvas, AI agents builder, DALL-E, Plugins, etc.
MacWashing
macOS
A careful Mac cleaner. MacWashing removes caches, logs, leftovers of deleted apps, Xcode junk and old installers, uninstalls apps with all their files and finds large forgotten files.
Hide Photos: Secret Album is a private photo and video vault for iPhone. Protect your files with AES-GCM encryption, Face ID or PIN.
Node-based AI harness for visual thinkers. Chat with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and local models as nodes on an infinite canvas, branch any answer, compare models side by side.
One desktop app for 25+ databases: PostgreSQL, Redis, ClickHouse, MongoDB, Qdrant and more. Mac, Windows, Linux.
Regular expression search and replace, convert dates and timestamps, encode/decode Base64, URL encoding, and JWT tokens.
Track and analyze all of your daily transactions with ease and always stay on top of your budget.
Chrome extension that adds folders, full-text search, bulk delete and export to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok.
AppJournal is a simple utility that enables indie app developers to track milestones and changes for their apps.
BabyAnalytic logs feeds, sleep and diapers in one tap. Breastfeeding and sleep timers, reminders, charts, a report for your pediatrician, partner sharing through iCloud, and Apple Watch.
Bullseye is a native macOS app, built in SwiftUI, that enables developers & marketers to manage their Apple Ads campaigns from a clean and easy to use interface.
Automatic time tracking for Mac. Logs apps, sites and docs, sorts them into projects and turns hours into invoices. Data stays on your Mac.
Countdowns is an app for iOS & macOS designed to help you count down to those important moments in life.
Store all of your ideas and inspiration for your creative projects in one convenient place designed specifically for that.
A widget Dock for macOS that runs alongside the Apple Dock. Add 60+ widgets (unread Gmail, CPU and memory, top apps, calendar, clocks, everyday controls), drag to arrange them, and place…
Manage your tasks and projects of any complexity with different tasks views, such as list, grid, kanban board, and timeline.
A native Mac file manager that feels like Finder: split panes (up to a 2×2 grid), named workspaces, a Shelf to collect files, Compare Folders and fast search.
Build a HomeKit dashboard that works your way. Control lights, scenes, blinds and thermostats from custom Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets.
HomeBatteries makes it easy to quickly view the battery status of all HomeKit devices and get notified when batteries are running low.
HomeButtons makes it easy to control Apple HomeKit Scenes and Accessories on Apple Watch or through the Widget.
House Manager is an app for iOS, iPadOS & macOS designed to be your home's command center, keeping every detail at your fingertips.
Instructor is an app designed for driving instructors that allows them to track student progress for a variety of topics in an easy to use app.
Control your Mac using only your keyboard. Use on-screen hints to select buttons and links, or a screen grid to click anywhere.
MediID brings a full Medical ID to your iPhone & Apple Watch. If you ever require medical assistance, you can rely on MediID to be there to inform first responders about your medical…
Memento builds on Apple Reminders, so everything syncs through iCloud. Type naturally to set dates and alerts, or speak a reminder hands-free.
Match cards, race the clock, or challenge a friend on the same device or online through Game Center.
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Lifetime doesn't always mean everything, forever
Read what's excluded. A licence might cover the current version only, cap the number of devices, or leave out AI features that have their own running costs.
How we check these deals
Every offer here comes from a public source: the community-reviewed Awesome Black Friday list, the Indie App Sales event, or a store listing. Terms are quoted as published, so a line on this page should match what the maker wrote.
Paying doesn't change the order of these deals, and we don't invent discounts. Makers can pay for a Featured spot, which is a separate section marked as including paid placements. If a deal has no end date listed, we say nothing rather than guess. Prices can change, so confirm the final price at checkout.
Questions people ask
What is a lifetime deal?
You pay once and keep using the software instead of paying a recurring fee. The exact terms vary by product, so read what's included.
What happens if the company shuts down?
A native app you've installed may keep working. A hosted service usually stops, which is why one-time deals on web apps carry more risk.
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