We all know a full charge on our MacBook battery doesn’t last forever.

After all, batteries are meant to discharge while in use.

One reason for this is that we’re using apps that are energy-draining.

A woman sitting in front of a MacBook with her head down

Energy-draining Mac apps will have you reaching for your MacBook’s charger sooner than you normally would.

So, if you’re wondering what some of these apps might be, we’ve got you covered.

Below, we’ve listed some popular battery-draining Mac apps.

Screenshot of Google Chrome on macOS

In fact, Chrome is one of the biggest offenders when it comes to battery drain on MacBooks.

you might work around this issue in several ways.

If you want to try another web app, why not look closer to home and use Safari?

Screenshot of Spotify macOS app

you’re free to reduce the app’s effects on your MacBook’s battery by trying some fixes.

That’s because video calling apps, in general, are CPU- and GPU-intensive.

They use sound, video, and the internet for extended periods.

Zoom running on a Mac

Discord

Discord is a popular messaging app among gamers, but unfortunately, it’s also a battery drainer.

Adobe Photoshop tends to be a huge battery drain on the MacBook’s battery.

The same goes for other Adobe apps as well.

Discord app running in macOS

For now, there’s no workaround for this.

VLC

VLC is the go-to video player for many people, and for a good reason.

One downside to it is that it drains your MacBook’s battery.

Photoshop running on a MacBook

An energy-efficient alternative to VLC would be QuickTime, macOS’s default video player.

Because it’s a native app, QuickTime will be easier on your MacBook’s battery than VLC.

Screenshot of VLC on macOS