Biggest Mac app Black Friday discounts of 2025, and what to expect in 2026
Short answer · Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The biggest 2025 Black Friday discounts among apps we track were 90% off (Vitamin-R) and several 80%+ offers. Of 341 listed percentage discounts, 175 were 50% or more; the median was 50%. These come from public third-party lists, not maker confirmations.
About this data: every 2025 offer below is as listed in a public third-party source (linked in “Listed in”). These are unconfirmed by the makers and by us. Free giveaways (100% off) are listed separately.
Top 40 2025 Black Friday discounts (by listed % off)
| # | App | 2025 offer (as listed) | Off | Listed in | 2026 status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vitamin-R | 90% off with code BlackFriday2025 ($49.95 to $4.95) | 90% | Reddit post | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 2 | ColorHound | ~88% off | 88% | press/blog roundup | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 3 | Blip AI Pro | 80% off on Yearly sub for one Week Only for first 5000 users | 80% | community list (GitHub) | Live 2026: 50% OFF the first year of Blip AI Pro with code SWITCH50 (yearly plan $72 instead of $144; new Pro customers, one redemption each; Nov 20–30, 2026) |
| 4 | Mailbird | 80%+ OFF Pay once plan and 30% OFF Yearly Plan (auto-applied), Nov 24 - Dec 5 | 80% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 5 | SnapVis | 80% OFF with code BLACKFRIDAY | 80% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 6 | DeskMat | 50-77% off during the Eternal Storms Black Friday 2025 sale (30% of proceeds to charity) | 77% | Reddit post | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 7 | Tameno | 50-77% off during the Eternal Storms Black Friday 2025 sale (30% of proceeds to charity) | 77% | Reddit post | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 8 | Yoink for Mac | 77% OFF from Nov 27th 2025 to December 1st, 2025 on the Mac App Store and Direct Purchase on the Website (30% of proceeds go to charity) | 77% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 9 | SubManager | 75% off SubManager+ IAP ($1.49, available from Nov 28 to Dec 3) | 75% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 10 | TextSniper | 75% OFF with code BFCM25 | 75% | community list (GitHub) | Live 2026: 75% off the lifetime license with code BFIM2026, Nov 27 to Dec 4, 2026 |
| 11 | Uplock | Up to 75% OFF your first year of Uplock+, or 50% OFF Uplock+ Lifetime plan | 75% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 12 | Alter | 70% off Exclusive Lifetime Bundle With 40,000 AI requests included and 2,000+ tools | 70% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 13 | BucketMate | 70% OFF with code BLACKFRIDAY11 | 70% | community list (GitHub) | Live 2026: 40% OFF with code BF2026 |
| 14 | NewsNinja | 70% OFF Lifetime package from Nov 21st to Dec 2nd | 70% | community list (GitHub) | Live 2026: 50% off the one-time purchase option, Nov 25 - Dec 5, 2026 |
| 15 | OpenIn | 70% off with code BLACKFRIDAY25 ($11.99 → $3.60) | 70% | press/blog roundup | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 16 | TranscribeX | 70% OFF Lifetime with code 4OH6Y0D from Gumroad | 70% | community list (GitHub) | Live 2026: 30% OFF TranscribeX Pro (one-time) with code 4OH6Y0D on Gumroad |
| 17 | Webhookify | 70% OFF with the code BLACKFRIDAY2025 (yearly plan) | 70% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 18 | Digital Photo Frame App | 67% OFF No promo code required | 67% | community list (GitHub) | Live 2026: 50% off the Yearly Subscription, no code needed, Nov 27 to Dec 1, 2026 |
| 19 | File Cabinet Pro | 66% Off - One time purchase! | 66% | press/blog roundup | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 20 | Fileside | 66% OFF lifetime license between 24 Nov and 1 Dec | 66% | community list (GitHub) | Live 2026: 50% off, no code needed, auto-applied on the website during the Black Friday sale (dates not announced yet) |
| 21 | Yoink for iPhone and iPad | 66% OFF from Nov 27th 2025 to December 1st, 2025 on the Mac App Store and Direct Purchase on the Website (30% of proceeeds go to charity) | 66% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 22 | Cleavr | 50% off your first annual Lite plan 25BFCM50YL - 65% off your first annual Pro/Business plan 25BFCM65YPB | 65% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 23 | QuickWhisper | Get 65% OFF with BFRIDAY25 until Dec 4 | 65% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 24 | CSV Table | 60% off with code BLACKFRIDAY2025 | 60% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 25 | DeskRest | 60% off Lifetime Plan (Nov 10 - Dec 2) | 60% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 26 | DoubleMemory | 60% OFF on lifetime plan with code: CYBERWEEK | 60% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 27 | GasbyAI | 60% OFF with code BlackFriday2025 | 60% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 28 | LaunchOS | 60% OFF plus an additional 5% OFF with code EARLYBIRDBLACKFRIDAY | 60% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 29 | MacDraft Pro | 60% off | 60% | press/blog roundup | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 30 | Notepad.exe | 60% OFF the first year with code WHATISTHECODEBF2025 | 60% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 31 | Safe Screen Share | 60% OFF Lifetime with code BF25 | 60% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 32 | Tiny Shield | 60% OFF with code BLACKFRIDAY2025 | 60% | community list (GitHub) | Live 2026: Black Friday 2026 code BLACKFRIDAY2026 (discount amount not announced yet) |
| 33 | Transloader for Mac | 60% OFF from Nov 27th 2025 to December 1st, 2025 on the Mac App Store and Direct Purchase on the Website (30% of proceeeds go to charity) | 60% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 34 | TypeBoost | 60% OFF all plans for 6 months with code BF2025 | 60% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 35 | TypingMind | 60% OFF Lifetime BLACKFRIDAY2025 | 60% | community list (GitHub) | Live 2026: 60% OFF TypingMind Premium with code BLACKFRIDAY2026, now until Dec 15, 2026 |
| 36 | CSS Scan | 59% OFF, lifetime deal, only until Nov 28 | 59% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 37 | Launchy: App Launcher Switcher | 57% OFF (no code needed). Valid Nov 16–Dec 2, 2025 | 57% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 38 | WhisperUI | 55% OFF | 55% | community list (GitHub) | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 39 | Zen Mode | 55% OFF - One time purchase | 55% | press/blog roundup | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
| 40 | ScreenSage Pro | 53% OFF with code BFS2025L | 53% | press/blog roundup | Not announced (as of Nov 4) |
Listed as free or 100% off in 2025 (6)
Bookmark Bar – Browser Hub, FCP Library Cleaner, iSsl.today, Lutme, Termix, Trackless Links Pro. Most were limited-time or limited-quantity promotions.
What to expect in 2026
- 9 of the top 40 apps above have announced a 2026 deal so far (as of Nov 4, 2026).
- 76 of the 490 apps we track have a maker-confirmed 2026 deal. Among 40 with a percentage both years, the 2026 discount is bigger for 4, the same for 29 and smaller for 7, compared with the 2025 listing.
- Last year’s discount is a hint, not a promise. See live 2026 deals and when sales start.
FAQ
Which Mac apps had the biggest discounts last Black Friday (2025)?
In our data, the largest listed percentage discounts were: Vitamin-R (90%), ColorHound (88%), Blip AI Pro (80%), Mailbird (80%), SnapVis (80%). Another 6 apps were listed as free or 100% off for a limited time.
Are these 2025 discounts verified?
No. They are copied from public 2025 deal lists (community GitHub lists, Reddit posts and press roundups), each linked in the table. We did not confirm them with the makers. Only listings marked “Live 2026” are maker-confirmed.
What should I expect for Black Friday 2026?
So far 9 of the top 40 apps on this list have announced a 2026 deal. Among 40 apps with both a 2025 and a confirmed 2026 percentage, the 2026 discount is bigger for 4, the same for 29 and smaller for 7. That is a small sample; check each listing.
Do last year’s codes still work?
Usually not. Confirm the current price and code on the maker’s site.
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