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24 alternatives to QuickRes

The best way to change resolutions 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. QuickRes launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Later Mac Reminders▲137

   Create quick reminders with presets

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Apptivate▲126

   Launch Mac apps with custom keyboard shortcuts

   2016 · apptivateapp.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   BestRes▲21

   Quickly change your screen resolution from the menubar.

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Later▲447

   Save all your Mac apps for later with one click

   2022 · getlater.app · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Instant for Mac▲132

   A menu bar app to track the daily time spent on your Mac

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Make OS X Great Again▲630

   Fix the things that make 🍎 OS X annoying

   2018 · makeosxgreatagain.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   One Thing▲138

   Put a single task or goal in your Mac's menu bar

   2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Waiting List▲131

   Create (and view) countdown timers in your Mac Menu Bar

   2017 · waitinglist.site · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Proud for Mac▲303

   Break down tasks & boost your productivity

   2016 · useproud.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Double Tap▲198

    Remap your shortcuts with a double tap

    Nov 2025 · clemstation.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Atento for Mac▲212

    Avoid procrastination and distractions at work

    2017 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    TyCal▲205

    A peek at your Apple Calendar right from the menu bar

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Day-O▲131

    Simple menu bar clock replacement w/ calendar for your Mac

    2014 · shauninman.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Unclutter▲192

    Access notes, files & pasteboard clips quickly on your Mac

    2015 · unclutterapp.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    FreshBackMac▲158

    Fresh backgrounds for your Mac from multiple sources

    2016 · arkanath.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    SizeUpma▲113

    The best windows manager for Mac

    2014 · irradiatedsoftware.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    BusyCal 3.0▲151

    The most powerful calendar app for Mac and iOS

    2016 · busymac.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    One Goal▲132

    Makes your goal more visible by showing it on the menu bar

    2021 · timqian.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    MinuteBar▲128

    The minimal timer for productivity and screen sharing

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Memory Clean▲167

    The best memory cleaning app for Macs

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Better Window Manager▲233

    A tiny window management app for the Mac

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    QuickShot 2.0▲111

    A simple screenshot manager in your Mac's menubar

    2015 · getquickshot.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Stretch It▲120

    A minimalist gesture timer from your Mac menu bar

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Hotlist▲148

    Manage your daily todos straight from your Mac menu bar

    2023 · pqina.nl · 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 →