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24 alternatives to Cathode

The vintage terminal you've always wanted

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Cathode launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   IOS Goodies▲137

   A curated list for IOS goodies

   2014 · ios-goodies.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   BookMarkable▲86

   Bookmark anything

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   TermHere▲147

   “Open Terminal Here” shortcut for Finder

   2016 · hashbang.productions · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Reboard▲152

   Revolutionary multitasking iOS keyboard

   2015 · reboardapp.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   BatteryBox▲181

   Charge your Macbook anywhere

   2014 · getbatterybox.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   MyLeisure▲94

   Find cool stuff to entertain you when you're bored

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Nordic Appeal▲244

   Beautiful accessories for iMacs, MacBooks and iPads

   2014 · nordicappeal.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Get Task▲91

   Random chores for your spare time

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   ProductPad▲168

   Product Hunt for iPad (unofficial)

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Placeboard▲73

    Your favourite places in your pocket

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Astropad for iPad Pro▲115

    The power of the Mac with the precision of Apple Pencil

    2015 · astropad.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Workflow Gallery▲151

    A collection of automated iOS Workflows

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Skillshare for iOS▲146

    Learn just about anything.

    2014 · skillshare.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Laser Kitten▲145

    Unofficial Product Hunt app for the Mac

    2016 · imns.github.io · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Techstra for iOS▲72

    Curated news aggregator for makers w/ previews for each link

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Elevate for iOS▲139

    Celebrate the small wins

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    HackStore▲138

    Discover, download and buy apps for your Mac

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Tech Today▲95

    Daily breaking tech news by CNET

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Relcy▲97

    The fastest way to find anything on mobile

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Prelude▲81

    Wireless charging on-the-go

    2015 · bezalel.co · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Ulysses for iPad▲96

    Desktop-class writing on the go

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Together▲71

    Organize all your stuff in one place (Mac+iOS)

    2014 · reinventedsoftware.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Pipes▲67

    Your news, your way.

    2014 · pipesapp.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Kitty▲100

    An opinionated Product Hunt client for iOS

    2016 · jasonette.com · its alternatives →

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 →