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24 alternatives to Onlook

Access your Ring cameras directly from your Mac’s menu bar.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   Hand Mirror for Mac▲191

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

   2020 · handmirror.app · its alternatives →

2. 2
   LightBuddy▲229

   Look better on video calls using the screen you already have

   Dec 2025 · lightbuddy.app · its alternatives →

3. 3
   RingDisk▲87

   Brighten your video calls with different toned ring lights

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

4. 4
   SpyCam▲132

   Mac menu bar camera app that detects motion + records video

   2024 · spycam.app · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Today▲222

   Quickly view your schedule in the macOS menu bar

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   FrameOS▲137

   Record your iOS & Android screen from your Mac.

   Aug 2026 · tryframeos.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Apple Events for macOS▲226

   The unofficial Apple Events app for macOS

   2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Perch▲154

   Dynamic Island for Mac Notch

   Nov 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Ring Security for Cars▲117

   A new line of Ring products for protecting your car

   2020 · blog.ring.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    GlowPulse▲109

    Your Mac's camera is now a heart-rate sensor

    Jun 2026 · glowpulse.cc · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Camera Preview▲122

    Preview your webcam and take photos

    2024 · sindresorhus.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Crypto Pro for macOS▲97

    Portfolio tracking, menu bar widget, news, prices and alerts

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Phonitor▲215

    Turn old iPhone or iPad into a security camera

    2024 · phonitor.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Hand Mirror +▲237

    A one-click camera check, right from your Menu Bar

    2022 · handmirror.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Ring Light for Mac▲4

    Good light on camera, in every app, on any mac.

    Jun 2026 · lazybranding.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    WWDC for macOS Version 6▲122

    The best way to watch WWDC on the Mac

    2018 · wwdc.io · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Kilo App▲78

    Kilo makes video touchable, on your phone and the web.

    2014 · kilo-app.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Smooth Capture▲96

    3D device frame screen recording for macOS

    Mar 2026 · smoothcapture.app · its alternatives →

19. 19
    CamLoop▲4

    Loop yourself on camera so you can step away mid-call

    Jun 2026 · camloop.app · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Knock 2.0▲176

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

    2015 · knocktounlock.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Unlock▲77

    Incredibly reliable smart lock

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Locket Photos▲63

    Give an album a special place on your home screen

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    NotchDrop▲109

    A Dynamic Island experience for your Mac notch

    Jan 2026 · notchdrop.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    On Air▲74

    Control your smart devices when an event occurs on your Mac

    2021 · 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 →