Application Wizard 3.2 ($20) - Application Wizard provides easy access to applications, documents, folders, and disks. Version 3.2 adds the option to run AppleScripts from the Open and Special menus, and addresses a bug that could cause the software to crash on Lion when Systems Preferences were modified. In addition, running apps can now be listed from most recent to oldest in both the Quit and Switch menus. [Download - 4MB]

Bean 3.0.1 (free) - Bean is a basic word processor that offers greater simplicity than larger programs, but more features than basic text editors. The software includes a live word count and an Inspector panel with various formatting options. The v3.0.1 update introduces tabbed documents, free-form headers and footers, split screen editing, and more. [Download - 2.5MB]

Paste Master 6.6 ($8) - Paste Master is a clipboard manager that allows users to store multiple items in a clipboard for quick access. The latest release has reorganized both the grid and menu bar menus for compactness and consistency, as well as improved the documentation. In addition, clipboard sets and general configuration items have been made available in the menu bar. [Download - 1.1MB]

BigPhone 2.1.1 ($5) - BigPhone is a Google Voice menu bar app that allows users to send text messages and initiate phone calls with keyboard shortcuts. Users can also receive notifications of unread messages and listen to voicemail messages with an accompanying transcript. The v2.1.1 update fixes a bug that prevented certain voicemail messages from being played. [Download - 1.1MB]

Storyist 2.3.5 ($59) - Writers can use Storyist to help them develop and write their stories. The application includes a word processor, a storyboard, and a project manager. Version 2.3.5 has added support for exporting outlines, and resolves a number of minor issues. [Download - 9.8MB]