Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to PowerMate Bluetooth

Turn it like a knob, tap it like a mouse. A Mac power tool.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. PowerMate Bluetooth launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
Powering▲105
Your ring of power for macOS
Feb 2026 · powering.sh · its alternatives →
2
Bluetooth USB Peripheral Relay – Bridge Bluetooth Devices to USB▲233
Hi HN! I built Bluetooth USB Peripheral Relay, a tool that lets Bluetooth devices (like keyboards and mice) connect to USB-only hosts using a Raspberry Pi Zero W. Why? My friend needed a way to use his Bluetooth mouse and keyboard on a PC with Bluetooth disabled due to policy restrictions. This tool acts as a bridge, relaying Bluetooth input over USB. It also lets you use Bluetooth peripherals with older devices that only support USB input. Tech: Written in Go, optimized for Raspberry Pi Zero W. I love HN’s community and often lurk here—I’m hoping this project is useful or at least sparks…
2024 · github.com · its alternatives →
3
Remote Mouse▲150
Turns your Phone into a wireless mouse for your Mac / PC
2015 · remotemouse.net · its alternatives →
4
Logitech G Powerplay▲80
A wireless charging mousepad
2017 · logitechg.com · its alternatives →
5
Apple Magic Accessories▲302
Hands down, the best way to click, scroll, swipe, and type.
2015 · apple.com · its alternatives →
6
Toothpicks▲77
Bluetooth device manager for macOS
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
7
tapcut▲90
The analogue shortcut
May 2026 · tapcut.app · its alternatives →
8
Juice for macOS▲305
The missing Bluetooth manager for macOS you always wanted.
2019 · deadbeef.me · its alternatives →
9
Gest▲216
Type with your hand gestures (Say goodbye to keyboards)
2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
10
CleanMyMac X Connected Devices▲184
Connect, control, and clean your devices from one location
2023 · macpaw.com · its alternatives →
11
DeskConnect▲112
Move anything between your devices with a tap.
2016 · its alternatives →
12
Pawvis▲101
Control your Mac via camera & train gestures, local & FOSS
Aug 2026 · pawvis.app · its alternatives →
13
Remote-Lite▲93
Control your Mac from phone - RC, trackpad and keyboard.
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
14
Dreamless▲104
Make your Mac disconnect and save battery while doing so
2024 · its alternatives →
15
WiFi Mouse▲105
AI-Powered PC Control & Smart Scanner for 15M+ Users
2024 · wifimouse.necta.us · its alternatives →
16
Zapp Pad▲99
Say goodbye to Zoom fails and communicate with confidence
2021 · powerbx.com · its alternatives →
17
Nimble▲71
Use your fingers to control devices w/ gestures (pre-launch)
2014 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →
18
Wattagio▲157
Powerful battery informer and save power assistant for Mac
2018 · filincode.com · its alternatives →
19
Remote Control for Mac▲115
Control your Mac with Siri Shortcuts 🗣️
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
20
Riverflow▲106
Control your Mac with custom, two-finger gestures
2015 · questbe.at · its alternatives →
21
Powermat▲63
Wirelessly charge your phone
2014 · bongdainfox.tv · its alternatives →
22
Paw-Paw▲86
A tiny desktop pet for your Mac that types along with you
16d ago · paw-paw.pet · its alternatives →
23
Cooldown▲129
Quickly toggle Low Power Mode on your Mac from the menubar
2021 · goodsnooze.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
24
EasySwitch▲98
One mouse, keyboard and second screen for all your computers
Aug 2026 · easyswitch.realbrain.cc · its alternatives →

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