Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to lil OS

a bundle of apps that make a lil operating system

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. lil OS launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Better Window Manager▲233

   A tiny window management app for the Mac

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Things▲85

   A delightful and easy to use task manager for Mac and iOS

   2014 · culturedcode.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   iOSStash▲198

   A huge collection of app-related tools

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Podio▲112

   Manage, share, and get your work done smarter

   2015 · podio.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Fuse▲188

   A UX tool suite for mobile app designers and developers

   2015 · fuse.no · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Desktop Fruit▲140

   Curated Mac application designs

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   iPadOS▲222

   A new OS for the iPad with a new homescreen and multitasking

   2019 · apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Fancy Task▲99

   Create, Organize, Check, Done

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Thinga.Me by Microsoft▲95

   Make virtual collections of your real stuff

   2016 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Homescreen▲245

    A tool for sharing your home screen and discovering apps

    2014 · comingsoon.markmonitor.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    2Do▲97

    Tasks management for productivity junkies

    2014 · 2doapp.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    CARROT▲92

    The fun to-do list with a personality

    2015 · meetcarrot.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    GeekTool▲179

    Customize your MacOS desktop with great flexibility

    2017 · tynsoe.org · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Lilo▲155

    Your sidekick for home-grown greens (Pre-launch)

    2015 · pretapousser.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    iOS Arsenal▲123

    The ultimate iOS developer newsletter.

    2017 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Doo for Mac▲156

    The popular iOS to-do app, now on Mac

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    GitPoint▲92

    GitHub in your pocket

    2017 · gitpoint.co · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Lilo – a self-hosted, open-source intelligent personal OS▲7

    Hey everyone, I’ve been working on Lilo for the last few months. In short, it’s an intelligent personal OS. Lilo = your apps + your AI assistant + your files + your memories. For a visual intro, here’s a YouTube video demonstrating the features and use cases: https://youtu.be/Jz0l_izoA1w I started this project because I wanted a few small AI-powered apps for myself — a bookmarks tool, a calorie tracker, a TODO list — but deploying N separate apps with N deployments, URLs, and auth configs is too much effort for a single-user use case. So I built one container that holds all…

    Apr 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Donut Dog▲127

    Feed your focus, starve distractions!

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    How To Build This▲144

    A platform for makers to find the right tools

    2017 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Picniic 2.0▲122

    Your family home OS, wherever you are

    2017 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Tinygain▲96

    Create, discover and develop productive daily routines.

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Window Focus▲134

    Highlight active apps & dim your screen

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Get Task▲91

    Random chores for your spare time

    2016 · apps.apple.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 →