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24 alternatives to Tether

A wearable that vibrates when you leave your phone behind.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Tether launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Tethercell▲113

   Control any battery-operated device from your phone

   2014 · tethercell.myshopify.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Tether▲81

   The presence who comes to life in your messages

   May 2026 · therealtether.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   TetherX▲2

   Wearable defense for a wireless world

   2025 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Courage▲274

   Never lose your AirPods again. Strap on a pair!

   2016 · getyourcourage.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   tether▲8

   Projects safe zones around bikes

   2021 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Ditto▲66

   Vibrating notification wearable for your phone

   2014 · simplematters.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Tetherly▲8

   Tetherly helps you remember who to reach out to, and why

   2025 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   ReLeash▲132

   The world's first 100% hands free retractable dog leash

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Talsam▲67

   Wearable technology for love

   2020 · talsam.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Ringly▲164

    Fashionable wearables. Rings connected to your phone.

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Backbone▲149

    Achieve and maintain your best posture any place, any time.

    2017 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Proximity▲63

    A smart wearable safety sensor to keep loved ones safe.

    2016 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Funktional Wearables▲80

    Jewelry that securely conceals your activity trackers

    2016 · funktionalwearables.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    SimpleRT – reverse tethering utility for Android▲100

    Simple Reverse Tethering utility for Android. Contribute to robinpaulson/SimpleRT development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    FLEX▲218

    A tampon alternative you can wear during sex

    2016 · flexfits.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Tether▲5

    The shared space for your relationship

    2024 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Upthere▲131

    A smarter way to keep, find, and share all of your files

    2016 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    KOALA Super-Grip Phone Harness▲82

    Keeps your phone safe from dropping, damage and loss

    2019 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Chirp: AI for Apple Watch▲156

    Quick answers & smart actions, just by speaking

    2025 · chirp.watch · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Smartstones▲66

    Wearable that lets you communicate by touch (pre-launch)

    2015 · smartstones.co · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Tether▲8

    Cross-platform AirDrop

    Jul 2026 · tether.zip · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Noti▲97

    Smart safety necklace

    2020 · cde5.sa.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Kiwi▲73

    wifi-enabled wearable sensor (or, IFTTT IRL)

    2014 · kiwiwearables.com · its alternatives →

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    Tug▲113

    Breakaway connection for any power cord and outlet

    2018 · ilovehandles.com · 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 →