Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to AfterLid

Keep your Mac working. Check in from your phone.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier.

1. 1
   Mermaid▲59

   Tell your Mac what to do. From literally anywhere

   21d ago · addmermaid.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Near Lock▲118

   A new way to lock your Mac. Just walk away.

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Awakado▲79

   Keep your Mac awake while your AI agents work

   Oct 2026 · awakado.noodledragon.studio · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Postpone▲113

   Keep your to-do list short, useful and motivating.

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Yubi▲64

   Talk to your Mac and let Yubi do the typing

   Oct 2026 · yubichan.ai · its alternatives →

6. 6
   LookAway 2▲279

   Hello, I'm Kushagra and I am the indie developer behind LookAway (I've posted about it earlier but it has received quite a lot of updates since the last time so I am posting it again). LookAway is a native break reminder for macOS that doesn't interrupt. I built it because I work from home and I spend a lot of time in front of my screens. It's very easy for me to get lost in the flow and I can end up sitting for hours. Due to this, I started facing issues like eye strain and back pain by the end of the day. The solution to this was simply taking enough breaks throughout the day. But…

   Apr 2026 · lookaway.com · its alternatives →

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   Flee▲84

   Check your lists with a scroll from the top of your screen

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Port22▲239

   Claude Code, Codex & more on your phone

   Aug 2026 · tryport22.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Surfdeck▲125

   Your tabs, within reach.

   Aug 2026 · surfdeck.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Knucklebop▲103

    tap your palm rest to control your Mac

    8d ago · knucklebop.com · its alternatives →

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    Don’t Leave It!▲141

    Remember to take your stuff

    2017 · dontleaveitapp.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Fluence▲77

    Listen to your documents. Nothing leaves your phone

    Sep 2026 · fluencereader.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Recall for Mac▲69

    Remember everything that happens on your Mac

    8d ago · recall.neuware.in · its alternatives →

14. 14
    MacClean▲232

    Free app keeps your Mac light & fast

    2015 · imobie.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Apple HomeView▲209

    A new way to stay connected, and manage the home

    22d ago · apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Cuefree▲157

    Put your AirPods in, your Mac starts focusing

    28d ago · wearcue.top · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Slapshot▲84

    Never forget anything. Quickly email yourself in the future.

    2014 · its alternatives →

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    Focus▲221

    A Mac app to block distracting websites

    2014 · heyfocus.com · its alternatives →

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    Go for Gmail▲151

    Check your Gmail from your Mac menu bar

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Self Control (Mac)▲154

    Avoid distracting websites

    2014 · selfcontrolapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Laplock▲141

    Leave your macbook unattended, worry free

    2014 · its alternatives →

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    Sesame 2▲100

    Locks your Mac when you walk away

    2014 · atama.io · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Knock▲35

    A safer login. Knock your iPhone to unlock your Mac

    2014 · knocktounlock.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Inbox Pause▲79

    Take a break from email. Be Free.

    2014 · inboxpause.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →