Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to AirCtrl
Auto-pair AirPods to Mac and manage them with hotkeys
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 2 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier. AirCtrl launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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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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ToothFairy▲131Connect accessories to your Mac with a single click
2018 · c-command.com · its alternatives →
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2019 · gary.mcad.am · its alternatives →
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Mic Drop 2.0▲145Mute your mic in any app—with your AirPods
2024 · getmicdrop.com · its alternatives →
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Easily attach your Apple AirPods to just about anything
2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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AirPodPal▲73Makes your AirPods easier to carry, charge & find
2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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AirMount▲259Access your iPhone on Mac. No cloud, just magic.
2016 · thestellarcalm.com · its alternatives →
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Liberate your Headphones
2021 · boze.app · 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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Maccess▲199Your Mac, in your pocket — trackpad, screen, and AI
Aug 2026 · maccess.io · its alternatives →
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Control your Mac with Siri Shortcuts 🗣️
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Your audio guide to the city from Foursquare
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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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 →