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24 alternatives to Apple Silicon timeline

Easily track planned Apple Silicon support for macOS apps

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Apple Silicon timeline launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Does it ARM▲84

   Check app support for Apple Silicon

   2020 · doesitarm.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Apple Silicon App Test▲107

   Test your apps for compatibility before you buy an M1 Mac

   2021 · doesitarm.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Apple Silicon M1 as a Service▲200

   Spin up a Mac Mini M1 in the cloud.

   2021 · scaleway.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Is Apple Silicon ready ?▲18

   An updated List of Mac Apps Optimized for Apple Silicon M1

   2020 · isapplesiliconready.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Apple Silicon Games▲158

   Check game compatibility & performance on the new M1 Macs 🎮

   2020 · applesilicongames.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Does It ARM Apple Silicon Benchmarks▲10

   Curated App Benchmark Videos for Apple Silicon and Apple M1

   2020 · doesitarm.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   The New Macbook Pro▲185

   A new Macbook Pro with the M1 chip

   2020 · apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Mac Buyer's Guide▲333

   Recommendation on when to buy Apple products

   2015 · buyersguide.macrumors.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Momentum for Mac▲217

   Make your 2016 New Year’s resolutions stick.

   2016 · momentum.cc · its alternatives →

10. 10
    The New Mac Mini▲108

    Apple's newest Mac Mini with the latest M1 chip

    2020 · apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Loading▲205

    See when apps are using your network in your Mac menubar

    2015 · bonzaiapps.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    iMobie M1 App Checker▲112

    Check instantly if your favorite Mac & iOS apps are M1 ready

    2020 · imobie.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    MacMonitor▲106

    Real-time Apple Silicon system monitor for your menu bar

    Mar 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    M1 MacBook Pro▲233

    With the M1 Pro or M1 Max chip

    2021 · apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Silicon Info for Apple Silicon▲72

    View an app's architecture from the menu bar

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Is Apple Silicon ready for developers?▲4

    List of developer apps ready for Apple Silicon chip.

    2021 · isapplesiliconready.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Today▲222

    Quickly view your schedule in the macOS menu bar

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Coffee Companion▲164

    A free native macOS companion app for Buy Me a Coffee

    2023 · codetouch.com · its alternatives →

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    Timeless▲88

    A gorgeous alarm clock and reminder app for your Mac

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    ReleaseDates▲80

    Marketing roadmap & release history for iOS & macOS devs

    2019 · releasedates.dev · its alternatives →

21. 21
    MacSentinel▲90

    Find what’s slowing your Mac then clean it safely

    Sep 2026 · sentinel.digital · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Pulse Island▲109

    A living island for your Mac's notch

    Jul 2026 · pulseisland.club · its alternatives →

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    Key Click Pro▲108

    Track mouse clicks & keystrokes in your macOS status bar

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    TyCal▲205

    A peek at your Apple Calendar right from the menu bar

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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