3 free macOS apps that fix problems Apple still hasn't

The free app Shottr solves screenshots in macOS. You can set it up to work with a hotkey (much better than the clunky default one). It has brilliant built-in markup tools that let you add text, place arrows, and call out anything you need to emphasize in a screenshot. Shottr also offers several advanced options, such as the ability to upload to a cloud service with one click.

Shottr can do all kinds of screen captures, from an isolated selection (my favorite) to scrolling webpages or full-screen screenshots. As for pricing, it's free for 30 days, after which it will begin asking you to pay (the upgrade is $12 and unlocks additional features).

I have not been using Shottr for more than 30 days, so I can't tell you how annoying the upgrade prompt is. But from what I've seen, $12 is a good price for one of the best screenshot tools for macOS. And if you can live with the nagging, the free version should keep working.

Again, my favorite part of Shottr is the markup tools. You can highlight, draw, place (and bend) arrows, write text, place any shape, add images, and more. If you ever need to explain something to someone from a screenshot, or if you're a developer making screenshots for an app store, Shottr makes life much easier.