MJKPHOTO  RipIt now has a different licensing structure. Waiting to hear from the new developer on a license for the version I purchased with the MUPromo. This version only allows 10 rips before requiring registration.

I just tried to Rip a movie. The software transferred the data, showed 100% complete, but then sat there spinning, doing nothing. Ultimately failed.

Disappointingly, this software doesn't work.  
(Version 1.3)

MJKPHOTO  This release has been available for a long time, so for me it is not an update. I agree it is nice to see it listed. Perhaps this is foretells a new update soon.

Movie Magic Screenwriter is an excellent screenwriting program. I've used it for years. The scene outline feature, index cards, and notes are very helpful. Technical support is is readily available at no cost. I've always received quick and useful replies from my tech support requests.

There a still a few bugs in the program, such as printing scripts. Depending upon your printer, it may not allow you to take advantage of printing features, such as duplexing or collating. My work around is to export a PDF and print from there. This allows me to print double sided, multiple copies that are collated properly (printed from an HP OfficeJet 6480).

There's another bug that causes the program to crash. It doesn't happen a lot, but when it does, data is lost since the auto save feature doesn't catch immediately entered text (unless you just saved your file). When the program crashes, I am able to open a timed backup, and then recreate what was lost. Still it would be nice if the program didn't crash.

Those two issues aside, Screenwriter remains my screenwriting program of choice on my Mac. And the free tech support is a great benefit - not only because it is free, tech support is very helpful.   
(Version 6.0.5.140)

MJKPHOTO  I bought Yep as part of a MacBundle Promo, but my license won't work with version 2 and there is no upgrade path. :-(  
(Version 2.0.0b8)

MJKPHOTO  $25 to update the DVD to version 5.0.6 is outrageous!   
(Version 5.0.6)

MJKPHOTO  I own a copy of The Hit List and like it very much. However, the lack of an iPhone app has kept me with Things. On the upside, using THL has given me ideas on how to better implement Things and so I may just stick with Things even when an iPhone app is released for THL.   
(Version 0.9.3.16beta)

MJKPHOTO  Yeah!  
(Version 5.1.4)

MJKPHOTO  I figured it out. Modules installed. Thank you for the reply.

MacSword is a remarkable Bible Study program.  
(Version 2.0rc1-225)

MJKPHOTO  Installed 2.0rc1-255. I can't load any of the modules I have with version 1.4.3. Installing this release candidate only installs the program. Since the interface is so different, I'm not sure how to use the program nor install my modules. So I've reinstalled version 1.4.3.  
(Version 2.0rc1-225)

MJKPHOTO  I used Drive Genius to optimize the HD in my MacBook Pro. When it was finished, I had a blank drive. Not the kind of optimization I wanted. So I'm hesitant to use Drive Genius in light of that catastrophic crash.   
(Version 2.2)

MJKPHOTO  I started using TimeLog back in Version 3 on my PowerBook. After some initial frustration, I came to learn how the program worked. The developer is very patient and supportive, helping me through some rough spots as I learned the software's logic in handling time tracking. Version 4 was a bit of a shock as the redesign changed the way time was entered, thus requiring spending more time to acclimate myself to this new way of working. Time well spent in the long run.

TimeLog and GrandTotal are a good pair for my business. Billing used to be a hassle, but now it is pretty streamlined. I print my time sheets from TimeLog and easily create, edit, and print my invoices from GrandTotal.

TimeLog has its quirks. I'm often away from my computer, so I can't use the Time Tracking feature. This requires entering my time manually. I'm not fond of the way time is entered manually. Version 3 handled this better than Version 4 does, in my humble opinion. It is functional, but sometimes the way minutes are entered poses a frustration. I'm not quite sure how to explain it.

The release of the iPhone app should prove helpful in tracking time away from my office/computer. This little app is odd as well and took me some time to figure out. It looks like it will support TimeLog well, even though the iPhone app only tracks time and sends that data to the desktop, a oneway sync TO TimeLog on the Mac.

Overall, I'm pleased with Timelog and GrandTotal.   
(Version 4.5)

MJKPHOTO  Enough of the beta updates.  
(Version 5.1.4b2)

MJKPHOTO  I was having trouble with a "manually updated" version of another Mac developer's software. During our email exchange the developer asked me what version I was running. When I told him, he responded with this:

"Unfortunately, MacUpdate seems to scour the net and post any new version they find of any software without ever checking with developers. This means that they end up posting beta software and even pre-release software as if it were the official version."

I had a version that he hadn't released yet. I reinstalled the previous "official" version. Since then, I never update manually if the developer's site or software doesn't show the updated version.  
(Version 1.1.1)

MJKPHOTO  Thank you. Nice to see Billings 3.0.4 can now input and edit start and end times! While I'm partial to the way Billings handled invoices and payments, I decided to invest the $$ and time into GrandTotal, which pairs well with TimeLog. After much trial and error (a good manual is so hard to find these days), I finally got my invoice layout just right and have streamlined my invoicing process. Had I known this update was coming so soon, I might have waited to see if this latest release would do the trick using just one program.

Neither Billings nor TimeLog/GrandTotal are a perfect fit for my business time/invoice needs. I've used TimeLog to track my time for more than a year and find it easier to work with. GrandTotal has some quirks and is expensive, but the quirks may be explained by my lack of familiarity with the intricacies of the program. (The developer of GrandTotal didn't spend much time on the manual.)

But this page is about Billings 3.0.4 and as I've mentioned, Billings does an excellent job tracking invoices and payments! Really. And now you can include start and end times!

Billings is an elegant, Mac-like invoicing solution. For those who are looking for such a thing, you'll most certainly benefit from downloading the demo and digging into the program, especially now that the developer has addressed a glaring omission in previous versions. If you take the time to learn how the software works, you'll be rewarded.  
(Version 3.0.4)

MJKPHOTO  Billings will not allow users to manually input exact start and end times per work slip, only duration. Marketplace forum entries show users have been asking for the feature for two years.

Currently I'm using Billings to print my invoices but I'm tracking my time in TimeLog and producing my time sheet reports via a Timelog export to Excel. Then I manually create an invoice in Billings. A long, arduous process every two weeks!

I had hoped to find a one software solution, but alas that continues to elude me. While I like the look of my invoice created in Billings and creating a manual invoice is fairly easy, my entire process for creating bi-weekly invoices has me frustrated. Billings' lack of exact time tracking (showing start and end times per work slip) is nearly enough to make me dump this program.

Why this simple and very important feature was omitted from the program is unclear.

I suggest users work through a demo of this program thoroughly before purchasing. It is rather limited in its functionality.  
(Version 3.0.3)

MJKPHOTO  I just upgraded to TimeLog 4.3.9, having used version 3 under Tiger previously. Unfortunately, the program crashed when I attempted to enter the date of 10/31/2008. TimeLog stops responding. I finally worked around the problem by entering 7/31/2008 and then changing the 7 to a 10. Until this bug is fixed, I can't use the program. I had to go back to my PowerBook to get my billing done.   
(Version 4.3.9)

MJKPHOTO  Make sure you try Billings before you buy. Go through the program thoroughly because it has a very set way of doing things and if that doesn't fit your workflow, you will be terribly disappointed, as I am.

Billings tracks work through the use of projects and work slips that track time spent, (or flat rates, quantity, expenses, or mileage). But if you have multiple projects and different billing rates per client, you have a problem. For one, Billings doesn't seem to allow multiple projects on one invoice, which is very odd. That means you must have one project per client, with multiple work slips. But I have several projects for one client within any given billing period.

Tracking time. Billings has a nice timer feature, but again it is very limiting. There doesn't seem to be an easy way to indicate start and end date/times on invoices, even though you can track that information (but don't expect it to be intuitive or as easy as other reviews have indicated).

While the program does produce good looking invoices, designing your own is a cumbersome process.

Documentation leaves much to be desired. This program is counter to my workflow and has been most frustrating.

Sometimes template driven software is good to have, but not this program... at least not for my business. I wasted my money because I didn't have the time to properly try it out. Don't rely on reviews. Take the time to test it according to your own needs, even if the software is offered at a discounted price.  
(Version 2.5.5)