Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to NothingHere
A MacOS panic button where one key press cleans your screen
NothingHere is a macOS utility that hides all open windows, mutes all audio, and opens a preset document with a single hotkey press. Designed for users who need to quickly hide their screen activity, it sits in the… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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TopNotch▲271Makes the new MacBook Pro notch disappear like a Ninja
2021 · topnotch.app · its alternatives →
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Hush▲142Blur your messy desktop to hide it during screen sharing
Feb 2026 · poteam.pro · its alternatives →
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Muzzle▲1,120Silence embarrassing notifications while screensharing
2017 · muzzleapp.com · its alternatives →
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PanicMode▲82Protect your screen in public with one shortcut
May 2026 · panicmode.app · its alternatives →
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Unclack is the small but mighty Mac utility that mutes your keyboard while you type!
2021 · unclack.app · its alternatives →
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Automated privacy for macOS screen sharing
2025 · stealthly.app · its alternatives →
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Black Out▲312Hide sensitive parts of an image before you share it
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Noise-cancelling for your screen now with cursor shake
Dec 2025 · monocle.heyiam.dk · its alternatives →
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HiddenMe▲276Click a button to hide all the desktop icons on your Mac
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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I wrote this after the case of a Washington Post reporter, Hannah Natanson, was compelled to unlock her computer with her fingerprint. This resulted in access to her Desktop Signal on her computer, revealing sources and their conversations. https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/washington-post-raid-pro... Edit: I've a lot more details about the legality and precedence on the apps landing page https://paniclock.github.io/
Apr 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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ScreenVeil▲86Hide what shouldn’t be seen on your computer
May 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Radio Silence▲259Monitor & block apps that make unwanted network connections.
2016 · radiosilenceapp.com · its alternatives →
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Kickfolder▲78Turn your Mac's top edge into a hidden command center
Mar 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Keepresso▲129Keep your Mac awake, on your terms. Free and open source
Jul 2026 · keepresso.com · its alternatives →
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Glint▲107Claude Code activity, right where you want it.
Jun 2026 · glint.binarybeam.net · its alternatives →
- 231Setter▲108
Hi HN, I’m an indie developer and I recently built 1Setter, a macOS menu bar app that lets you quickly access and apply common system settings with a single click. It supports individual actions as well as grouped actions, so you can trigger multiple settings in one step if needed. The motivation came from the friction of scattered macOS settings: some are buried in System Settings, some require multiple steps, and existing menu bar tools often felt too limited or opinionated. I wanted something lightweight, predictable, and fast. Under the hood, the app uses official system frameworks where…
Jan 2026 · 1setter.app · its alternatives →
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DashPane▲97Built this for macOS because I wanted app switching to feel faster and more flexible than the default Command-Tab flow. DashPane combines app switching and launching in one flow, with: • customizable app shortcuts • fuzzy search for apps and windows • sidebar access • edge gestures • more consistent Command-Tab behavior • appearance, menu bar, and haptics settings This is the v2 update, shipped about a month after launch. A lot of the changes came from early user feedback. Site: https://www.dashpane.pro/
Mar 2026 · dashpane.pro · its alternatives →
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