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Ironic Software, Ltd.
Leap is a combination Spotlight, Bridge, Finder, and more. With the Finder on Leopard you can find that you have over 10,000 documents. Leap shows you all of them, and more importantly - where they are on your computer. No other tool does this. Works great for images, pdfs, too.
What's New
Version 3.0.0:
- Lion features such as full screen.
- More search options - including 'exclude'
- Interface revamp for Lion
- Many fixes and performance enhancements.
- Requires 10.6 or later.
Requirements
Intel, Mac OS X 10.6.6 or later.
Intel, Mac OS X 10.6.6 or later.
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| Downloads:64,240 |
| Version Downloads:1,003 |
| Type:Utilities : File Management |
| License:Commercial |
| Date:27 Oct 2011 |
| Platform:Intel |
| Price: $24.99 |
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Leap is a combination Spotlight, Bridge, Finder, and more. With the Finder on Leopard you can find that you have over 10,000 documents. Leap shows you all of them, and more importantly - where they are on your computer. No other tool does this. Works great for images, pdfs, too.
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Sandwich reviewed on 18 Dec 2011
I don't know why some developers try to scam people by forcing a non-refundable purchase before giving them a chance to try the software.
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HS is an alternative to Spotlight and does a better job of finding meta tags than Spotlight and is quite a bit faster at this than is Leap.
With HS you have the same file-peering capabilities as Leap [different views, Quick Look, etc.] but is lightening fast.
Check it out!
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Sforf reviewed on 06 Dec 2011
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Mar6473 reviewed on 23 Nov 2011
I have multiple hard drives with old time machine backups and when I want to find some obscure file form the past Leap does it every time.
Leap is obviously written by developers that have used Mac computers forever because they know exactly what is missing form the Finder to keep a lot of files organized and easy to browse and find when you can't remember where you put them.
They cut the price of Leap in HALF recently to make it available to everyone on the App Store.
Leap is for Mac lovers of all kinds. No bloat, just what you need.
If you just need to manage documents, try Yep. If you want to be able to dig deep into hard drives for anything that might be there... Leap should be your choice.. I own both and they are worth every penny.
Thank you!!!
For those on MacUpdate who seem confused about what Leap actually does or think that it isn't work $29... If you don't like it what it does, why on earth did you buy it? If you don't like it using it, why are would you care about an upgrade price? Are you going to upgrade an application that you don't like?
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It may not be for users that wish computers today were the same as they were 20 years ago. Some users may be confused at first by all the features available, but if you take a few minutes to learn how it works you'll love it.
It's on sale this week in the App Store for $14.99. It's an amazon deal. I paid $59 for it a year ago and it was worth it. I use it everyday.
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Version 3 has some new features that work nicely with Lion. If you're happy with 2.5.4 stick with it. It's great too.
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I've started a discussion on Ironic's Forum about this very issue. I've been a customer ever since Leap—and Yep—came out. I refuse to use the MAS.
Count me as another lost [shall I say "shafted"?] customer as well.
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What's wrong with the App Store? It's awesome! It helps developers sell their software.
Ever heard of a business model? It's how people make a living.
It's not like you have to pay for retro-grade software so it will work on your computer. Or, do you think that Lion should be free too? Complain about the App Store somewhere else.
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1. No trials or demos
2. Sandboxing
3. Several apps I have (including Leap) have to be repurchased once the developer goes the MAS route. In none of these cases have I found the software is improved or upgraded-just moved. In many cases, features are crippled or removed. See #2 above.
4. I like the developer to get 100% of my purchase $. and yes, I have heard of a business model. Don't get snarky until you've done your research.
5. Use some deductive reasoning. Can you buy an iOS app outside the App Store? No. Do you not think the day will come when Apple will decide that no apps can run on a given OS unless they came through MAS?
MacUpdate exists because there is a huge community of app junkies out there who know how to find good apps and purchase them outside of Apple's box. We come here for evaluations and updates. I'd hate to see this go away.
I used to be an Apple fanboy, but I've seen too much of late that really has me worried about the course Apple has charted.
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I could not have said this better myself. Right on, on ALL your points!
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Forgot a huge one:
6. No upgrade pricing to full point releases. I have so much software where the developer has created goodwill by recognizing that existing customers are valuable, and offer a discounted price to move up to the next full version. This cannot happen on MAS.
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Right now I have no clue to what versions are available and what enhancements these versions have?
I am running version 2.5.4 and when trying to update within the application it tells me I have the newest version.
When I go to the App store they have a 2.5.6 version?
But when I go to the Ironic Software site they only mention a Lion ready version 3 - "Leap 3. Powerful file browsing and searching and ready for Lion." But the shopping link they provide is to the mentioned 2.5.6 version?
They have a beta 3 version on their forum but that one only lasts until 10th. of October.
Here on MU they say a version 3 was ready September?
I am very confused Ironic Software and could you pleas enlighten me?
1 - What is the newest free upgrade when I have 2.5.4 installed?
2 - What is the difference between 2.5.4 and 2.5.6 and why is that a payed upgrade?
3 - Why is your Leap 3 description linking to version 2.5.6 in the App Store?
4 - Does version 3 exist at all and if so is there some sort of documentation to all the new great features and bugs you have fixed?
Thanks for any comments.
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Oh and the most irritating bug with folders not refreshing when moving things around is still present.
I think I will see what happens when it's not beta, perhaps it will be great.
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Some bug fixes and and an improved search function......
Sad to call that a 3.0 update.
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Sforf reviewed on 25 Aug 2011
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