Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to AirBuddy
Your lightning-fast, native audio companion for macOS
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.
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AirBuddyfrom $20/mo▲509Bring the same AirPods experience from iOS to Mac
2019 · v3.airbuddy.app · its alternatives →
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Right, here's the thing: If you are using AirPods(or any Bluetooth headphones with a mic in fact) on Mac and something activates the mic(i.e. you Shazam a song), the sound will be interrupted momentarily and will return in very low quality. This is happening because Bluetooth can't handle both way high quality streaming and the bandwidth is decreased to make it work. It's a known issue and here's what Apple recommends to fix it: https://support.apple.com/en-hk/102217 Most of the time(unless you are on a Mac Mini/Studio/Pro), you have much higher quality…
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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AirPods 2.0▲497Now with 50% more talk time, hands-free Siri, and more 🎧
2019 · apple.com · its alternatives →
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The next generation of AirPods Pro
2022 · apple.com · its alternatives →
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Juice for macOS▲305The missing Bluetooth manager for macOS you always wanted.
2019 · deadbeef.me · its alternatives →
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LightBuddy▲229Look better on video calls using the screen you already have
Dec 2025 · lightbuddy.app · its alternatives →
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ToothFairy▲131Connect accessories to your Mac with a single click
2018 · c-command.com · its alternatives →
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I made AirAP because I wanted a simple way to play sound from my Mac Mini when my speaker broke. But it’s got a ton of other uses too, like testing how audio sounds like on different devices, or repurposing old wired speakers. This was incredibly fun to make - can’t wait for you all to see it!
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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VolumeHub▲195Per-app volume control for macOS with no driver installs
Feb 2026 · volumehub.app · its alternatives →
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Control Air▲113Touch-free gestures to control iTunes, Spotify, + more
2015 · eyesight-tech.com · its alternatives →
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Now with spatial audio and a longer battery life
2021 · apple.com · its alternatives →
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SoundSeer is a macOS app that shows your current song & controls in the menu bar. - jonathangarelick/SoundSeer
2024 · github.com · its alternatives →
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AirCtrl▲82Auto-pair AirPods to Mac and manage them with hotkeys
2019 · app.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
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MacYaps▲88Hello HN! After having fun with SlapMac a few weeks ago, I wanted to take the idea further — so I built MacYaps, a menu bar app that makes your Mac talk back with funny sounds (or serious if you wish) for real events like low battery, WiFi drops, charger status changes, high CPU, and USB connections (more triggers to come). Multiple voice packs + full custom sound support included. Short demo found here: https://macyaps.com/demo. Would genuinely appreciate any feedback. Or let me know if you'd like any other triggers in the app. Discount Code: `HACKERNEWS` to get it for $4.49…
Apr 2026 · macyaps.com · its alternatives →
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Full control over audio devices priority on macOS
2025 · apps.kopiro.me · its alternatives →
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The latest macOS offers the world’s best way to play — and add to — your collection of music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.
2016 · itunes.apple.com · its alternatives →
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DayPin▲6Native menu-bar sticky notes for Mac — offline, $3 Pro
Jul 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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