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24 alternatives to Apple Events for macOS

The unofficial Apple Events app 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. Apple Events for macOS launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   WWDC for macOS Version 6▲122

   The best way to watch WWDC on the Mac

   2018 · wwdc.io · its alternatives →

2. 2
   WWDC for macOS v7.0▲94

   The unofficial WWDC app for macOS

   2020 · wwdc.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Just Stream▲162

   Mirror and stream content from Mac

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   BitTorrent Live▲254

   Live streaming video. iPhone, Apple TV, MacOS. Android soon.

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   WWDC for macOS v5▲271

   The unofficial WWDC app for macOS gets a brand new version

   2017 · wwdc.io · its alternatives →

6. 6
   On Air▲74

   Control your smart devices when an event occurs on your Mac

   2021 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   PopCast▲63

   Play any video file on ChromeCast or AppleTV

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Today▲222

   Quickly view your schedule in the macOS menu bar

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Apple Invites▲241

   Bring people together for life’s special moments

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    LiveView▲96

    Stream part of your Mac's screen to an iOS device.

    2014 · zambetti.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Instacast for Mac 2.0▲100

    Instacast is the go-to podcast app for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    2014 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Apple Events▲3

    The Apple TV app to watch live Apple Events

    2016 · 9to5mac.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Holyvent▲81

    Stream and watch live events with your iPhone

    2015 · holyvent.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Remote Player for Mac▲103

    Stream videos/music & photos from your Mac to Apple TV

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Beamer▲91

    Stream any movie file from your Mac to Apple TV

    2014 · softorino.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    MacOS Live Screensaver – A screensaver that plays live video streams▲65

    Use live streams as screensavers/lock screens on MacOS - hauxir/macos-live-screensaver

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Keynote to your Chromecast▲6

    Stream todays Apple Macbook Keynote to your Chromecast

    2016 · applelivechromecast.onatcer.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Places iOS App – Find beautiful destinations around the world▲40

    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.

    2014 · itunes.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Just Calendar▲70

    A simple calendar, event apple watch app

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    My weekend project on the Mac App Store▲39

    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.

    2011 · itunes.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Live Streaming Apps For Events▲3

    Events and Meetings Industry News

    2016 · traffic.libsyn.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    TV Streams▲7

    The easiest way to watch television on your Apple devices

    2018 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    We made a meeting companion app on macOS to improve remote meetings▲27

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Beamer 3.0▲2

    Stream directly from your Mac to Apple TV and Chromecast

    2015 · softorino.com · its alternatives →

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