The best new tools for designers are ones that make your life easier and your workflows faster. You’ll find some of those in this list this month for sure.
From tools like a universal database adapter, lightweight framework, minimalist app that removes distractions for mac users, an app for iOS and Mac that lets you monitor and manage servers in real-time. Some apps that helps with task and habit tracking, AI, tailwindCSS tools and more.
Plus I’ve include plugins and themes for WordPress, fonts, UI kits and a few sets of different types of icons So there’s something for almost every designer or developer in this list.
If you think I’ve missed something that you think should of been on the list, let me know in the comments or if you know of a new a that should be featured on the April 2025 edition, please either send to me through bluesky, tweet/X it to me @SomeWhatCrtv or even use the Submit Resource form and your resource could be seen on next month list.
Upfetch
Upfetch is an advanced fetch client builder that ensures type safety and developer-friendly workflows. It features standard schema validation, automatic response parsing, and smart defaults—all while maintaining the familiar fetch API.
Swapp.js
Swapp.js is a universal database adapter that simplifies setup and allows you to write queries once, running them seamlessly across SQL and NoSQL databases. Avoid vendor lock-in and complex migrations—just plug, query, and switch effortlessly.
Joyco Marquee
Joyco Marquee uses the Web Animations API (WAAPI) to deliver smooth, high-performance animations. While CSS animations work well for simple cases.
Eleva
Eleva is a lightweight runtime framework for frontend applications, designed for developers who love pure vanilla JavaScript. It enables highly modular and scalable apps without the overhead of larger frameworks.
Aivee – Mac App
Aivee is a smart scheduling assistant designed for busy professionals, founders, and productivity enthusiasts. It helps you stay organized and focused on work—not calendar chaos.
Price: Free
Monocle – Mac App
Monocle is a sleek, minimalist app that removes distractions by blurring everything but your active window, giving you the focus you need. No window juggling—just the task at hand, with everything else calmly waiting. It’s like noise-canceling for your screen.
Price: Free
Data Scout – Mac App
Effortlessly debug SwiftData/CoreData with live updates, #Predicate filtering, and intuitive relation navigation. Instantly see changes with subtle highlights and analyze data with ease. Fast, precise, and built for developers who need a simple yet powerful solution.
Price: Free
SwiftServer – iOS & Mac App
SwiftServer for iOS and macOS lets you monitor and manage servers in real-time with speed, security, and customization. It features a full-fledged Terminal, seamless SFTP management, and real-time insights—all in one sleek app for system administrators, developers, and IT professionals.
Price: Free, $1.99 per month or $19.00 per year
Task Focus – iOS App
Struggling to stay focused? TaskFocus keeps you productive with a timer, task manager, and app blocker—all in one. Set tasks, eliminate distractions, and stay on track. Work smarter, not harder!
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
HogLite – iOS App
HogLite is a free, open-source PostHog client for mobile devices, enabling users to access their PostHog dashboards, events, and more. It has no custom backend and communicates directly with PostHog’s API. This repository contains the app’s source code.
Price: Free
Moti – iOS App
Moti is a beautifully crafted habit tracker built with SwiftUI & SwiftData, designed to help you build strong habits and track progress visually. With interactive widgets and a simple, intuitive UI, Moti makes habit tracking effortless and enjoyable.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
SwiftBoard – Web App
SwiftBoard.dev is designed for indie developers who need a lightweight yet powerful project management tool. It serves as a central hub for tasks, milestones, repo links, domains, hosting, and more—all in one place.
Price: Free, $6.00 per month to Custom pricing for enterprises
Swatle – Web App
Swatle helps you spend less time explaining tasks and more time getting things done. With Swatle AI, your team receives step-by-step instructions for faster, error-free task completion. Plus, real-time messaging lets you create tasks directly from your chat inbox with a single click.
Price: Free, $69.00 per user/portfolio
Overbooked – Web App
Overbooked is a freelancer planning and client collaboration tool built for designers and developers. It streamlines client onboarding, project planning, and delivery—all in one workspace. Clients can track project stages, vote on design choices like colors, typography, and logos, and stay engaged without endless back-and-forth.
Price: Free, $9.00 per month/member
Mac Development Setup CLI
Automate your Mac dev environment setup with this open-source toolkit. Easily back up your old Mac and set up a new one with two simple interactive scripts. It installs Homebrew packages, configures your shell, dev tools, and macOS preferences—effortless and efficient.
Flowblock
Flowblock is a code editor with IntelliSense, built-in AI code predictions, and chat, enabling you to write JavaScript and CSS directly inside Webflow Designer.
CodeTracer
CodeTracer is a user-friendly time-traveling debugger that supports multiple programming languages. It records program execution into a shareable, self-contained trace file, which can be loaded into a GUI for step-by-step navigation—moving forward and backward to inspect memory history.
Flexbox Labs
Flexbox Labs is a visual tool for building layouts with CSS Flexbox. Its intuitive interface provides real-time previews, making it easy to experiment and learn.
BackStract
BackStract enables developers and teams to build scalable backends faster than traditional methods, streamlining development and accelerating projects—all with zero vendor lock-in.
Type&Seek
Type&Seek is an interactive game that enhances typeface recognition by challenging players to identify Google Fonts across different difficulty levels. Perfect for designers and typography enthusiasts looking to sharpen their skills in a fun and engaging way.
Tailwind Color Palette by Tailcolors
Easily copy any Tailwind color with this sleek color palette and picker. Click to copy TailwindCSS colors in HEX, OKLCH, or class format. Plus, preview gradients, UI examples, matching colors, and more!
NestAuth
NestAuth is a powerful authentication module for NestJS applications, offering seamless integration with multiple authentication strategies.
Plugin Frame
Plugin Frame is a powerful, developer-friendly WordPress plugin framework designed for modern workflows. It leverages Composer, npm, Tailwind CSS, and Twig, offering a Laravel-like structure while maintaining WordPress coding standards and PSR-4 compliance. Whether you’re creating lightweight plugins or complex applications, Plugin Frame provides a structured, modular, and scalable approach to streamline development.
Update Press – Plugin
UpdatePress is a powerful WordPress plugin that simplifies update notifications with a floating widget and sidebar drawer. It dynamically fetches and displays the latest updates, making it ideal for businesses managing software, SaaS, or digital products—keeping users informed without the need to scroll or search.
Price: Free
Fast Fuzzy Search – Plugin
Fast Fuzzy Search brings instant fuzzy search to your WordPress site, covering post titles, categories, and attributes. Fully self-hosted, it keeps your data private and secure—no third-party services or API integrations required. Designed for speed and simplicity, it delivers a seamless search experience without extra setup.
Price: Free
Poptics Pro – Plugin
Poptics is a powerful and intuitive WordPress popup builder designed to generate leads, boost conversions, and engage visitors with smart popups. Whether you’re collecting emails, promoting offers, or driving sales, Poptics makes it easy with drag-and-drop customization, pre-designed templates, and advanced targeting options.
Show popups to the right audience at the right time—without slowing down your site. Design eye-catching popups, control their appearance, integrate with your favorite marketing tools, and run A/B tests to optimize performance.
Price: $99.00
Shader Carousel – Plugin
Shader Carousel is a powerful, responsive, and highly customizable image and video carousel. It offers multiple topologies, including Spiral, Circular, Film Strip, Grid, and more, with unlimited variations and post-processing effects—giving you full creative control over your carousel design.
Price: $69.00
ConsultingCore – Theme
ConsultingCore is a cutting-edge WordPress theme designed for full-site editing, giving you complete creative freedom. Customize every detail effortlessly, from dynamic homepage layouts to personalized portfolio showcases. With intuitive controls and a sleek, modern design, ConsultingCore helps you build a visually stunning and functional digital presence that reflects your unique vision.
Price: Free
Fotofusion – Theme
Fotofusion is a sleek, artistic, and free WordPress theme. With its elegant design and easy customization options, you can create a website that perfectly reflects your unique style.
Price: Free
Soudify – Theme
Soudify is a professional WordPress theme designed for recording studios, musicians, and audio service providers. It features studio booking, service showcases, product catalogs, a music blog, and WooCommerce integration. With Elementor support for easy customization and a fully responsive design, Soudify helps you create a modern, engaging online presence for your studio.
Price: $19.00
Luminos – Theme
Luminos is a sleek, modern IT solutions theme designed for tech businesses, startups, and agencies. Built on the latest Bootstrap framework, it delivers a fully responsive and user-friendly experience across all devices. Whether you’re showcasing IT services, launching a startup, or managing an agency, Luminos provides a professional foundation to enhance your online presence.
Get started quickly with the One-Click Demo Importer and easily build pages using the intuitive Drag & Drop Page Builder (Elementor Free). Fully responsive and retina-ready, Luminos offers seamless customization, ensuring a polished and engaging website.
Price: $13.00
Elghita – Font
Simon – Font
Secangkir Glass – Font
Taktika Sans – Font
Visore – Font
Chunko Bold – Font
TBJ Goslap Slab Serif – Font
Retro Majestic – Font
Colorful 3D Scribble Elements
Gym Doodle
3D Fruit Icons
20 E-Commerce 3D Icon Set
UCON – Icon Pack
Maxima: E-commerce Icon Pack
Mainline – Nextjs Template
Hanapay – Digital Wallet App UI Kit
TechNexus Tech E-Commerce App Ui KIt
Clavio – SAAS Website UI Kit Design
BrandKit Design System
20 Multi Concept Landing Page
