Smart quit on the red button
When you click close, the app is asked to quit normally only after its last standard window closes.
Neat Quit · Smart quit · v1.4.1
Close the window.
Let the app finish properly.
The window is closed, but the app is still sitting in the Dock? Neat Quit asks the app to quit normally after its last standard window closes, while keeping multi-window apps, unsaved documents and exceptions intact.
macOS 13+ · Developer ID signed and Apple notarized · 5.3 MB
Make time for what you love.
A cup of coffee, a little inspiration.
That is enough work for today.
Close this window and see what happens.
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Window closed. App quit.
One less step, a cleaner desktop.
Click the red buttonGo on, give it a try.
Interactive demo · what closing a window means for the app
Small change. Better flow.
It should have been this simple.
It handles the repeated quit step, while leaving control with you.
Optional ⌘W mode
Turn on ⌘W smart quit if you want it. Tabs, failed closes or missing window information never trigger an extra quit.
Exceptions and launch at login
Keep background apps out of it with an exceptions list, and let Neat Quit start quietly at login.
Free to use. Upgrade when you need more. / Pricing
The basics are free. Pro is a one-time purchase.
Free
$0 forever
Turn closing the window into actually quitting.
- Red close button auto quit
- Launch at login
- Menu bar toggle and status
- Signed and notarized installer
Neat Quit Pro
$4.99 one-time
Unlock keyboard and exception control on up to 3 Macs.
- ⌘W smart quit
- Exception apps list
- 7-day full-feature trial
- Permanent license, all 1.x updates
Already purchased? Open “License…” from the menu bar and enter your key. Existing users keep Pro after upgrading. Use it on up to 3 Macs; deactivate an old Mac before switching.Need help?
Real interface / Real App
It really works on your Mac.
The menu bar control, version and permission details all live in a quiet small panel. No guesswork, and no change to how you already work.
The closing demo at the top of this page is a web interaction illustration, not a screen recording of the app.
Install & first run / First run
Four steps to a more natural close.
From download to your first smart quit, it takes one install and one permission. ⌘W smart quit is optional and may need an additional Input Monitoring permission.
- Download and open the DMGDownload the current version, then double-click NeatQuit-v1.4.1.dmg in your Downloads folder.
- Drag to ApplicationsDrag Neat Quit.app into Applications, then launch it from there.
- Grant Accessibility (required)Click the menu bar icon and enable Neat Quit, then allow it in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility.
- Enable ⌘W if you want (optional)Turn on ⌘W smart quit. If macOS asks, also allow Input Monitoring. The red-button feature works without it.
You close the window.
Neat Quit handles the rest.
Less clicking.
More flow.
A few good questions
Things you may want to know.
These answers reflect the actual behavior of v1.4.1.
Doesn't closing the window already quit the app?
On macOS, closing a window and quitting an app are usually two separate things. Many apps keep running after their last window closes. Neat Quit takes care of that extra step.
Will it force-quit apps?
No. Neat Quit sends a normal quit request, so the target app can still show its unsaved-document prompt. If it cannot determine the window type, count or accessibility information, it leaves the original close behavior untouched.
Which systems are supported, and what permissions are needed?
macOS 13 or later. The red-button feature needs Accessibility permission; the optional ⌘W smart quit may also need Input Monitoring.
Which apps are not quit automatically?
Add apps that should keep running in the background to the exceptions list. Apps with incomplete accessibility information may also keep the system's default behavior.
How do I install and update?
Download the DMG and drag Neat Quit into Applications. The installer is signed and notarized; the app checks for updates once a day and can also check manually from “About Neat Quit”.
What is the difference between Free and Pro?
The free version keeps red-button auto quit, launch at login and the menu bar toggle. Pro unlocks ⌘W smart quit and the exception apps list. New users get a 7-day full-feature trial, then a one-time $4.99 purchase for up to 3 Macs.
How do I activate Pro, and what about switching Macs?
Your license key appears on the order page and is emailed to you. Open “License…” from the menu bar and enter it. Each key covers up to 3 Macs; deactivate an old Mac before activating a new one.
What is the relationship between Neat Quit and 智能退出?
Neat Quit is the English name; 智能退出 is the official Chinese name. It is the first Mac app from the independent BGM studio.
Still need help? See installation, permissions, uninstall and troubleshooting ↗
Neat Quit 1.4.1 · Ready for macOS
A proper full stop for every window.
For macOS 13 and later. Developer ID signed and Apple notarized, so you can install it right after downloading.
Current release / Release facts
v1.4.1 · November 3, 2026
These values come from the official installer and the public update feed. Use them to verify your download.
- Minimum macOS
- macOS 13+
- Installer size
- 5.3 MB
- SHA-256
680e405df22ef6d550ea69738d35c3b922f8d4bfa3a84c77e823393352a06cef- Download & backup
- Primary downloadGitHub backup
Verify your download with shasum -a 256 ~/Downloads/NeatQuit-v1.4.1.dmg. See the full changelog and backup entry ↗