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24 alternatives to Mac Touch Bar

A curated directory of touch bar apps.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Mac Touch Bar launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   TouchSwitcher▲327

   Switch between apps with just the Touch Bar

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   InstaCal▲256

   The missing menu bar calendar for MacOS

   2017 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Shortcut Bar for Mac▲6

   Favorite files, folders & links at your fingertips

   2017 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Touché▲10

   Touch Bar for everyone

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   The Hunt▲225

   See the latest product hunts from your Mac's menu bar

   2014 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Loading▲205

   See when apps are using your network in your Mac menubar

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Proud for Mac▲311

   Break down tasks & boost your productivity

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   TinkerTool▲311

   Tinker with the hidden settings of your Mac

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Hustle Mode On▲213

   Curated directory of the best productivity tools on the web.

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Popclip▲122

    The Swiss Army Knife of Mac apps

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Better Touch Tool - Touchbar Support▲10

    Completely Upgrade your Mac... now with touchbar support!

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Atento for Mac▲212

    Avoid procrastination and distractions at work

    2017 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    TheAppStore.org▲160

    Find apps by rating, price, category, updated date and more

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Apptivate▲126

    Launch Mac apps with custom keyboard shortcuts

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Later Mac Reminders▲137

    Create quick reminders with presets

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    TouchFart▲204

    Fart app for the new Macbook Pro's Touch Bar

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    SmartApp for Mac▲255

    World's most advanced data tracking app

    2016 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Screenie▲304

    Drag screenshots right from your menubar

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Unclutter▲192

    Access notes, files & pasteboard clips quickly on your Mac

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Waiting List▲131

    Create (and view) countdown timers in your Mac Menu Bar

    2017 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    UX Companion▲257

    A handy glossary of UX theories, tools and principles (iOS)

    2014 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Current▲230

    The missing Facebook app for Mac

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Haptic Touch Bar 2▲7

    The missing haptic and sound feedback for Touch Bar

    2017 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Doo for Mac▲156

    The popular iOS to-do app, now on Mac

    2016 · 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 →