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24 alternatives to Cellular

Connect to your phone's hotspot from your Mac seamlessly

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Cellular launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   getWiFi▲321

   A global map of 500,000+ open, public WiFi hotspots

   2016 · cellularnews.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Hotspot Meter for macOS▲92

   Monitor hotspot usage from the menubar

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Hotspot Meter ▲107

   A private data-usage meter for your Mac menu bar

   Jul 2026 · hotspot-meter.loam.sk · its alternatives →

4. 4
   TripMode 2▲194

   Manage your Mac's broadband usage while on a hotspot

   2015 · tripmode.ch · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Macky▲153

   Connect to your Mac terminal from iPhone

   Feb 2026 · macky.dev · its alternatives →

6. 6
   500,000 free WiFi hotspots plotted around the world▲153

   Authenticate Wi‑Fi users with SMS or vouchers at hotels, restaurants and cafes

   2016 · getwi.fi · its alternatives →

7. 7
   PhoneCast▲187

   Mirror iPhone or iPad screen to Mac without wires

   2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   WiFi Map▲249

   Find shared Wi-Fi, get a travel eSIM, connect via secure VPN

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   HotSpot▲159

   Discover the hottest spots near you from real-time crowds

   2024 · hotspotfinder.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Wi-Fi Widget▲345

    See, test, and share your wifi without unlocking your iPhone

    2017 · getwifiwidget.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    WifiLink▲40

    Share WiFi & hotspot access without using a password

    2020 · mywifilink.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Mux: Auto Network Switch▲79

    Automatic priority-based network switching for your Mac

    Mar 2026 · parcse.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Speedify 4.0▲177

    Combine your WiFi and cell connections for increased speed

    2016 · speedify.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Maccess▲199

    Your Mac, in your pocket — trackpad, screen, and AI

    Aug 2026 · maccess.io · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Network Connection Information▲59

    View Wi-Fi & ethernet details from the menubar

    Feb 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Tether▲221

    Lock and unlock your Mac automatically with your iPhone

    2015 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    FireWally▲156

    A free Mac firewall powered by Apple Intelligence

    Dec 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    EdgeWise Connect▲141

    Stay connected, even at the edge of Wi-Fi

    2019 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Hyperduck▲111

    Send links from iPhone/iPad to your Mac

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    AirMount▲259

    Access your iPhone on Mac. No cloud, just magic.

    2016 · thestellarcalm.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    CleanMyMac X Connected Devices▲184

    Connect, control, and clean your devices from one location

    2023 · macpaw.com · its alternatives →

22. 22HA
    Hacking a $20 4G wireless hotspot into a texting device▲210

    Sep 2026 · bkovac.github.io · its alternatives →

23. 23
    HotSpotio▲76

    Share your WiFi for favors

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    yFi▲116

    macOS utility app to monitor your WiFi connection.

    2020 · yfi.coderose.io · 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 →