Charlie Monroe Software

04/07/2026

We're announcing Vidarium beta testing.

Vidarium is like Lightroom, but for videos. It allows you to create multiple libraries for your videos, tag them, tag people in them, sort them into folders, collections, save searches, rate them and add comments to them.

And mainly, it allows you to keep the files where they are. Vidarium will not copy the files anywhere.

It is the ideal companion to Downie and Permute - you can easily manage content downloaded via Downie or converted via Permute.

A local-first video library manager for Mac, iPad and iPhone. Lightroom for your videos.

03/07/2026

Big news! Permute 4 is now also available on the App Store!

23/06/2026

We've been busy! CMRSS is currently in public beta via TestFlight. It is an all-Apple-platforms RSS reader with AI-provided article summaries, iCloud sync, tab browsing and much more!

Tab browsing allows you to open articles that you're interested in reading for later without flooding your browser. iCloud sync means that all articles are marked as read across your devices and your feed list stays in sync.

More information: https://blog.charliemonroe.net/cmrss-beta-testing/ or https://software.charliemonroe.net/cmrss/

And one more thing: another new app is coming to beta testing soon!

08/06/2026

What an exciting event hosted by Setapp by MacPaw and MacPaw! So thrilled to have been part of it and can’t wait for tomorrow! Many thanks to everyone on the panel and AppleDsign for being an awesome moderator!

01/06/2026

I've been honored by MacPaw, the company behind Setapp by MacPaw, to be invited to a panel discussion at an event in San Francisco area on June 7.

The event is free to attend, though you need to register upfront as the capacity is limited. If you are in the area, you can register here https://luma.com/flipthescript26, come and meet up.

26/05/2026

🎉 Permute 4 is here — the biggest update in the app’s history.

We rebuilt the entire UI from scratch, added Drop Zones for automated conversions, reworked trim & crop with waveforms and pixel rulers, and brought Workshop features directly into the main workflow.

✅ Free upgrade if you purchased after Jan 1, 2026
✅ 40% discount for all earlier Permute 3 customers
✅ Free trial available

🔗 Upgrade Information: https://software.charliemonroe.net/upgrade/permute/v4/
❓ Upgrade FAQ: https://blog.charliemonroe.net/permute-4-upgrade-faq/

24/02/2026

We have bad news and good news. The bad news is that unfortunately, Setapp Mobile is becoming thing of the past. The good news is that Downie for iOS has found a new home on Onside!

It is available in the EU like Setapp Mobile was, but it's also available in Japan! Further markets may follow as per legislation.

Install exclusive apps on iPhone & iPad. Fully DMA-compliant and aligned with EU and Japan data protection standards. Save on in-app purchases and discover content beyond the App Store.

18/02/2026

Permute 4 beta testing is here. Please 🙏 read the list of known issues and instructions on how to send feedback. Thank you! ❤️

https://blog.charliemonroe.net/permute-4-beta-testing/

08/01/2026

We've been really hard at work on Permute 4. It's still nowhere near a beta version, but we're really excited about how it's turning out. The UI is much more polished, clean and straightforward.

It includes new features like drop zones, brand new metadata editor now supporting a lot of additional file types, redesigned and improved crop and trim, collapsible groups that now have a prominent header that includes all the actions and always stays on top.