Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to BetterDummy
An app so all Mac users can enjoy custom HiDPI resolutions.
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. BetterDummy launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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BetterRecorder▲113Record screen, video and audio on Mac
2021 · expireddomains.com · its alternatives →
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CleanShot▲566Discover a superior way to capture your Mac's screen 🚀
2018 · cleanshot.com · its alternatives →
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SlapMac▲472Slap your MacBook. It screams back. That's it.
Mar 2026 · slapmac.com · its alternatives →
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Squash 2 for Mac▲421The easiest way to compress and optimize images for the web
2016 · realmacsoftware.com · its alternatives →
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Effortless image to text conversion for Mac
2024 · getsnipit.com · its alternatives →
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Chunk▲282Hi HN Dudley here, tech lead on Chunk. Chunk is a macOS menu bar app for time-blocking. It opens with Cmd + / and slides down over whatever you're doing - including fullscreen apps. There's also a live countdown in the tray for the current block. Click-and-drag to create blocks, day/week views, Google/Outlook/Apple Calendar sync, Apple Reminders integration, and a Todo mode where tasks can be dragged onto the timeline. Templates and Routines let you build an ideal day once and auto-apply it on chosen weekdays. There's a local MCP server, so you can ask Claude Desktop to…
2025 · chunkapp.net · its alternatives →
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GoProd for Mac▲272Remove backgrounds and upscale lots of pics in 1 click
2023 · icons8.com · its alternatives →
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LookAway 2▲279Hello, 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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Palette For Mac▲205A menu bar based colour contrast analyser
2016 · often.studio · 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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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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BetterTouchTool▲130Free OS X app to configure custom gestures for your trackpad
2014 · boastr.net · its alternatives →
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my first app, a Mac menu bar utility to remind you to blink more. any feedback would be much appreciated. or make it your own and share :)
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Retinafree▲147Screen recorder w/ auto-zoom, smooth cursors, + AI graphics
May 2026 · blendpixel.com · its alternatives →
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SliceShare▲142Share a portion of your screen - All from your macs menu bar
2024 · sliceshare.app · its alternatives →
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QuackScreen▲97Capture, drag, share all from the MacBook notch
Jun 2026 · quackscreen.com · its alternatives →
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