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24 alternatives to Quitter for Mac

Automatically hide or quit apps after periods of inactivity

Quitter is a Mac app that automatically hides or quits applications after they remain unused for a set period. Designed to reduce distractions from social media, messaging, news, and email apps, it helps users maintain… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Quitter for Mac launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   MagicQuit▲131

   Automatically closes apps when you're not using them anymore

   2023 · magicquit.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   MacQuit▲107

   Quit all running Mac apps in one click from your menu bar

   Mar 2026 · awesomemacapp.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Vanish▲135

   Automatically Hide/Close inactive apps

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Lungo▲285

   Keeps your Mac awake

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Effortless▲487

   Stay focused and beat procrastination on your Mac.

   2018 · effortless.app · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Auto Shutdown▲96

   Make Mommy proud, never miss bedtime.

   Nov 2025 · clemstation.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Muzzle▲1,120

   Silence embarrassing notifications while screensharing

   2017 · muzzleapp.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Quitly▲7

   Make the red X actually quit your Mac apps

   Aug 2026 · quitly.eu · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Quittt - Close all your Mac applications▲3

   Close all your Mac applications with a single click

   Jan 2026 · julien-taret.fr · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Usagebar▲172

    A macOS menu bar app that tracks your Claude Code 5-hour and weekly usage limits. See reset timers, get notifications, and never hit the wall unexpectedly.

    Jan 2026 · usagebar.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    AppSwitcher for Mac▲105

    Clean app switching. One app at a time. Like iOS on Mac.

    2021 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Later▲447

    Save all your Mac apps for later with one click

    2022 · getlater.app · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Trickster▲140

    Keep track of recent files on your Mac

    2017 · apparentsoft.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    HazeOver: Distraction Dimmer▲403

    Focus on one app by dimming all the background windows

    2015 · hazeover.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Shutout▲406

    Lock yourself out of Screen Time & stop doomscrolling.

    2024 · shutout.app · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Look Up for Mac▲269

    Reduce eye strain & exhaustion with the 20-20-20 Rule

    2015 · 96problems.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Fader▲90

    Minimize windows when you switch apps automatically

    Apr 2026 · eythor.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Hocus Focus▲304

    A Mac menu bar utility that hides your inactive windows

    2014 · hocusfoc.us · its alternatives →

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    QBlocker▲132

    Never accidentally quit an app again

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Pause▲99

    A Mac app that reminds you to rest

    2021 · harshil.net · its alternatives →

21. 21
    TouchSwitcher▲319

    Switch between apps with just the Touch Bar

    2016 · hazeover.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Quit Confirmer for Safari▲172

    Prevent accidental Safari quit

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Quit▲2

    Quit All Applications in your menu bar

    2023 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Clean Quit▲2

    Quit every app on your Mac in one click

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

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