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24 alternatives to Slidepad
iPad style multitasking 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. Slidepad launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Duet Display▲749Use your iPad as a second display for your Mac
2014 · duetdisplay.com · its alternatives →
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BetterTouchTool▲130Free OS X app to configure custom gestures for your trackpad
2014 · boastr.net · its alternatives →
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Astropad▲246Transform your iPad into a professional graphics tablet
2015 · astropad.com · its alternatives →
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Hands down, the best way to click, scroll, swipe, and type.
2015 · apple.com · its alternatives →
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TapPad▲87Turn your Mac's trackpad into a MIDI drum pad
2019 · mohdakram.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
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Switch for macOS▲174Keyboard-driven commands to navigate your mac apps faster.
2021 · get-switch.app · its alternatives →
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Control your Mac from your iPad with pro-level precision
2025 · total-remote-control.com · its alternatives →
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Maccess▲199Your Mac, in your pocket — trackpad, screen, and AI
Aug 2026 · maccess.io · its alternatives →
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Magnetic▲102Master your lists with hotkeys + gestures. Mac, iOS, iPadOS
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Smarter copy-paste for macOS. New version!
Mar 2026 · cuatro.studio · its alternatives →
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FeelMyMac▲97Lets you feel different textures through your Mac’s trackpad
23d ago · feelmymac.thehighjack.it · its alternatives →
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A shortcut deck for every Mac app, on your iPhone or iPad
23d ago · controlmymac.com · its alternatives →
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One Thing▲138Put a single task or goal in your Mac's menu bar
2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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