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24 alternatives to File Widgets

The File Widgets we know from iOS. Now on macOS.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. File Widgets launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Widgetify▲67

   Desktop widgets for your MacOS

   2024 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Tell▲111

   Mac widgets, made fun.

   Apr 2026 · trytell.app · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Hints▲492

   Valuable info is quickly captured and self-organized

   2022 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Unclutter▲192

   Access notes, files & pasteboard clips quickly on your Mac

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Folder Peek▲135

   Put folders in the menu bar on your Mac

   2022 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   NotchNook▲344

   Access media, calendar, files & more from the Mac's notch

   2024 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   DeskWidgets▲6

   Custom desktop widgets to supercharge your macOS workflow

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Widgets▲117

   The daily utility app making productivity simpler

   2025 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   TerminalWidget▲136

   Put script output in your Desktop/Home screen widgets.

   Aug 2026 · terminalwidget.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Apple Files▲230

    File manager for iOS 11

    2017 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Quick Access▲112

    Organise files in the Mac menu bar

    2019 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    FilePane▲201

    Enhance the power of drag-and-drop on your Mac

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Declutter▲91

    Cleans and organises your files in Mac desktop automatically

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Widget-Board▲83

    Visual planning, curating and productivity tool

    2020 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    iOS 14▲241

    Introducing widgets on the homepage, App Clips & more

    2020 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    File Cabinet Pro▲81

    File manager for the menu bar

    2020 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Workspaces 2▲131

    The workspace organising app for Mac

    2020 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    EasyFinder▲108

    Mac menu bar app to help access your important files fast

    2019 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Hoot for Mac▲140

    Widgets, tools, screenshots, wake screen all in your menubar

    Sep 2025 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Hologram▲95

    Amazing widgets and wallpapers for your Mac desktop!

    2020 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Yoink▲125

    Your files and snippets shelf

    2018 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Can Widget▲61

    An iOS widget app

    2023 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Documents X by Readdle▲147

    The super app for file action

    2021 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    FileFillet▲176

    Efficiently organize files on macOS

    2025 · 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 →