Small tools stay clear in a way big apps rarely do

I keep running into this thing where small-batch software feels easier to trust, even when it’s rough around the edges. Giant all-in-one apps can be impressive, but they seem to collect little bits of friction everywhere until you’re somehow spending energy just navigating the product.

Maybe that’s the price of breadth, but I’m curious where people land on it. Do you prefer one big app that covers everything, or a few smaller tools that each do one job cleanly?

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