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24 alternatives to LockLines

Design Mac lock screen messages that fit

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. 1
   Tipword▲75

   Hold a key to translate any word on your Mac

   Sep 2026 · tipword.app · its alternatives →

2. 2
   HoldTalk▲63

   Hold fn, speak, and the text appears in any Mac app

   3d ago · holdtalk.app · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Loqui▲94

   Turns your voice into ready-to-send text in any Mac app

   11d ago · loquime.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Expand Board for macOS▲132

   Expand ideas, concepts, and plans across limitless boards

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

5. 5
   Chalked for Mac▲89

   Your replies ready with your work's full context

   Sep 2026 · usechalked.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Dots▲83

   A customizable workspace built into your Mac's notch

   13d ago · dotsapp.cloudaeri.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Near Lock▲118

   A new way to lock your Mac. Just walk away.

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Halofrom $9.99/mo▲71

   Notifications, dictation and AI agents in your Mac's notch

   28d ago · halo-mac.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Lyrimuse▲96

   Word-synced macOS lyrics that pick the right version

   Sep 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    KeyMe▲126

    Copy keys. Solve lockouts.

    2014 · key.me · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Laplock▲141

    Leave your macbook unattended, worry free

    2014 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Openbroca▲96

    Lightweight AI dictation for Mac that sounds like you

    23d ago · openbroca.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Featherweight Dictation▲66

    Dictation that weighs nothing, for Mac and Windows

    30d ago · featherweightsoftware.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Boltbar▲67

    Spotlight-style AI chat for your Mac

    8d ago · juanluis.me · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Paragraph Notes▲155

    A private Markdown notes app for Mac

    Sep 2026 · paragraphnotes.md · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Tuck▲63

    A tidy menu bar for macOS 27

    28d ago · appsbymo.app · its alternatives →

17. 17
    LockBuddy▲68

    Customizable lock screen widgets for iOS 16

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    iOS 16▲88

    All-new Lock Screen experience and new ways to communicate

    2022 · apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Earlyn▲84

    Searchable memory of your screen and meetings, on your Mac

    Oct 2026 · earlyn.app · its alternatives →

20. 20
    MouseLocker (macOS)▲6

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Daily Motivational Wallpaper▲86

    Motivational quotes on lock screens

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    AnyWidget▲68

    App Launcher, customize your Lock Screen on iPhone

    2022 · deltalab.top · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Any Text▲88

    Put any text on your iPhone's lock screen

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Letra▲67

    Copy the text your Mac won’t let you select

    26d ago · getletra.app · 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 →