software
This term describes the intangible instructions that govern hardware, contrasting with the physical components of a machine. It carries a neutral, technical connotation and is used across all levels of formality, from casual conversations about apps to formal corporate procurement documents. Grammatically, this noun is uncountable. It cannot be pluralized as softwares, nor can it be used with the indefinite article a software. To refer to a single program or a specific instance, users must employ partitive constructions such as a piece of software or a software package.
Used as a mass noun regardless of whether you are talking about one program or a thousand different applications. You would say software is buggy, not softwares are buggy.
Meanings
The programs and other operating information used by a computer.
"The new software allows for better video editing."