To get your work done efficiently on your Mac, you probably multitask among numerous apps. Yet Apple still offers a limited set of multitasking features on macOS. The split-screen feature, for instance, is restricted to two windows and comes up short for smaller screens.

Luckily, you don't have to settle for this narrow set of features because there's a range of third-party Mac split-screen apps and productivity apps to try instead. Here are the best multitasking Mac apps to use.

1. Magnet

Magnet brings the best Windows multitasking function to macOS. When enabled, you can simply drag app windows to your screen's edges to snap them into a split-screen view.

Unlike the built-in macOS split-screen app, you don't need to hold down any keys or create a new workspace.

If you're trying to triple split-screen on a Mac, Magnet lets you do it. Magnet allows its users to quickly organize windows to evenly fit two or even four panes side-by-side.

Plus, you don't have to manually move them. The Magnet window manager lets you perform these actions through customizable keyboard shortcuts. Alternatively, you can utilize its menu bar widget.

As far as Mac split-screen apps go, Magnet is one of the best. It supports up to six external displays, even allowing you to relocate windows between them using dedicated keyboard combos.

Magnet is not a free tool; it costs $7.99. But if you often find yourself annoyed by macOS's native multitasking methods, the small cost is well worth it.

Download: Magnet ($7.99)

2. Mission Control Plus

Mission control plus mac app

This Mac utility does just what its name implies. It enhances Mac's Mission Control (the apps overview screen) by adding a handful of missing abilities.

For starters, Mission Control Plus attaches a little X at the top-left corner of every window in Mission Control. You can click this to instantly hide a window, but it doesn't close the app. So when you select the app icon again from the Dock, you'll be right back where you were before.

On top of this, the app enables a couple of handy shortcuts. Hide an app by pressing Cmd + H or use Cmd + W to close the window. You can also hide all apps except the one you're on with Option + Cmd + H.

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Unfortunately, when it comes to the Mac's built-in screen-splitting capabilities, Mission Control Plus is pretty unhelpful, but it's still a good app to have.

Mission Control Plus offers a 10-day free trial, after which you'll need to pay for it.

Download: Mission Control Plus ($10.99, free trial available)

3. Tuck

Tuck is another nifty tool for jumping between several apps on Mac. The app allows you to temporarily tuck windows to the sides.

All you need to do is move your cursor to the center of any screen edge and Tuck will slide the active window off the screen. When you want the window back, repeat the process and it will return immediately.

Instead of using your mouse, you also have the option of direct keyboard shortcuts. You can hide as many windows as you like and easily cycle through them. Additionally, Tuck includes a menu bar widget for viewing all tucked windows.

If you're looking for a free way to multitask on Mac, then Tuck could be the answer you're looking for. Tuck is free as long as you're okay with a warning popping up every now and then. To get rid of that, you will have to pay a few dollars for a license.

Download: Tuck ($6.99, unlimited free trial available)

4. Slidepad

iPad-style multitasking on Mac

Slidepad is similar to Tuck, except instead of app windows, it puts a mini web browser within a gesture's reach. When you move your cursor towards the center of the right edge of the screen, Slidepad pulls out a panel where you can load and add any web app.

There's no limit to the number of apps you can set up; Slidepad will maintain their state when you're working on anything else.

So for instance, say you're editing a presentation and want your colleague's help. If you have the Slack web app set up on Slidepad, just flick the cursor towards the right to reveal the panel and enter your Slack workspace immediately. Similarly, you can pin your to-dos or calendar and take a peek to check what your schedule looks like in an instant.

While Slidepad isn't technically a split-screen mac app, it gives its users a similar experience, allowing them to easily access multiple windows and multitask accordingly.

The transition is smooth and doesn't hinder your computer's performance. In Slidepad's settings, you'll also find an option to reduce the animations if you prefer.

Download: Slidepad ($12.99, free trial available)

5. uBar

uBar Dock Replacement

uBar replaces macOS' row of icons with a Windows-style Taskbar. It clearly shows which apps are active and offers essential details like the time and date on the right, a shortcut to your desktop, and a quick access menu for your files.

Hovering over a specific app lets you preview its window (or windows, if you have more than one open). In addition, uBar can automatically hide after a period of inactivity.

You can precisely adjust its theme and personalize elements such as the background color and opacity.

Unfortunately, uBar is a bit expensive and will set you back $30. If that's too costly for you, have a look at some other macOS Dock alternatives.

Download: uBar ($30, free trial available)

6. WindowSwitcher

WindowSwitcher addresses the macOS app switcher's shortcomings by adding a few much-needed functions to the utility.

WindowSwitcher assigns a number to each app in the Cmd + Tab menu. That allows you to hop over to another app simply by pressing Cmd and its assigned digit together while you're in the switcher. What's more, WindowSwitcher adds shortcuts for hiding and closing an app.

Its biggest highlight, however, is its resizing options. As Mac users are already aware, aside from using Mac's split-screen feature, one of the other ways to screen split is to manually resize windows and place them side-by-side. WindowSwitcher makes this process much easier.

When you're in the app switcher, hover your cursor over an app to reveal a string of window layouts. Click one to instantly resize the selected window.

A one-time payment of $15.99 will get you a perpetual license of WindowSwitcher, but they often have deals available as well.

Download: WindowSwitcher ($15.99, free trial available)

Improving Productivity on Your Mac

These apps fill the biggest holes Apple has left in macOS's multitasking abilities. Whether you're looking for an app to split the screen for different Mac apps or simply want to streamline your workflow, they've got you covered.

Multitasking tools and Mac apps to split your screen are just a few parts of this puzzle. Personalizing your keyboard shortcuts and utilizing free trials of productivity software can also help you to get more out of your workday.