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24 alternatives to On Air

Control your smart devices when an event occurs on your Mac

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

1. 1
   Lazy IoT▲533

   Control your environment with one easy keyboard shortcut

   2019 · lazy-app.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Apple Events for macOS▲226

   The unofficial Apple Events app for macOS

   2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   OnAir▲6

   A Mac app that helps others at home know you're in a meeting

   2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Air▲138

   Mac menu bar app to track Air Quality

   2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Off - Computer Remote▲95

   Now with interactive widgets and complications

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   DynamicLake▲350

   Dynamic Island experience for Mac with apps & notifications

   Mar 2026 · dynamiclake.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Remote-Lite▲93

   Control your Mac from phone - RC, trackpad and keyboard.

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   One Switch▲218

   All your mac toggles in one place

   2019 · fireball.studio · its alternatives →

9. 9
   InstaCal▲256

   The missing menu bar calendar for MacOS

   2017 · instacalapp.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Control Air▲113

    Touch-free gestures to control iTunes, Spotify, + more

    2015 · eyesight-tech.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Airdroid 3▲188

    Control iPhone and iPad from any windows or macOS computers

    2014 · airdroid.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Remote Control for Mac▲115

    Control your Mac with Siri Shortcuts 🗣️

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    SmartApp for Mac▲255

    World's most advanced data tracking app

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    AirSync▲121

    Forbidden continuity for your Android and Mac

    2025 · sameerasw.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    HomeBar for Homey Pro▲70

    Control your Homey smart home from the Mac menu bar

    Feb 2026 · homebar.pro · its alternatives →

16. 16
    AirMount▲259

    Access your iPhone on Mac. No cloud, just magic.

    2016 · thestellarcalm.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Air Lift▲141

    Simple, fast uploads from your desktop to Air

    2021 · air.inc · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Aircall for Mobile▲290

    The best phone system for modern business

    2016 · aircall.io · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Volum▲71

    Home lights and sounds at your fingertips

    2022 · lowtechguys.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Hand Mirror for Mac▲191

    A one-click camera check, right from the menu bar

    2020 · handmirror.app · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Loading▲205

    See when apps are using your network in your Mac menubar

    2015 · bonzaiapps.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    DynamicLake Pro for macOS▲124

    Dive deep into lake

    2024 · avirok1.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Tell▲111

    Mac widgets, made fun.

    Apr 2026 · trytell.app · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Cooldown▲129

    Quickly toggle Low Power Mode on your Mac from the menubar

    2021 · goodsnooze.gumroad.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 →