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24 alternatives to MacWatch

Minimal watch app on your dock

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. MacWatch launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Apple Watch▲616

   The most personal device Apple has ever created

   2014 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   KeyTouch for Apple Watch▲136

   Unlock, lock & enter your password on your Mac with  Watch

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Things for Apple Watch▲86

   A delightful and easy to use task manager.

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   tinyPod▲333

   Reinventing the wheel... a tiny bit

   2024 · thetinypod.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Marvel for Apple Watch▲134

   See your sketches, designs and prototypes on the Apple Watch

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Spotify for Apple Watch▲251

   Spotify's new app for the Apple Watch

   2018 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   WatchWeb▲87

   The web browser for your Apple Watch

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   WatchApps▲131

   Interactive previews of upcoming Apple Watch Apps

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Apple Watch Games▲121

   List of Apple watch games, since App Store never updates

   2023 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Best Apple Watch Apps▲93

    The best apple watch apps, straight to your inbox.

    2020 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    watchOS 5▲244

    Apple's new OS for the Apple Watch ⌚

    2018 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Apple Watch Series 2▲244

    The new Apple Watch

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Mini stopwatch▲144

    A mini stopwatch for your menu bar

    2025 · clemstation.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    watchOS 2▲166

    The new watchOS is here

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    MiniCast▲158

    Listen to podcasts on your Apple Watch - without an iPhone

    2017 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Material Dock for Apple Watch & iPhone 7▲142

    Wood docks for iPhone and Apple Watch

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Ant Browser for Apple Watch▲142

    The web, wrist-sized. Helping you go phone-free.

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Little Ben▲101

    Time haptics for your Apple Watch, like a cuckoo clock

    2017 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Mac Buyer's Guide▲338

    Recommendation on when to buy Apple products

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Apple Watch UI Kit▲173

    Quickly create Apple Watch app prototypes

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    WatchKit▲152

    Design and development resources for the Apple Watch

    2014 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Knock 2.0▲176

    Unlock your Mac quickly and securely. Now with Apple Watch.

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Calcium▲105

    Strong Bones & Teeth

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Anylist for Apple Watch▲70

    Makes grocery shopping easier with the new watch app

    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 →