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24 alternatives to VolumeBridge

Mac volume keys for external displays

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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   I wrote a macOS C++ audio driver to fix HDMI volume controls▲6

   Hi HN, If you’ve ever plugged an external monitor (HDMI/DisplayPort) or a USB DAC into a Mac, you probably know the frustration: the volume keys instantly die, the volume slider greys out, and macOS throws a icon at you. Apple strictly treats digital outputs as "Fixed Volume" devices and refuses to apply software gain. I got tired of this, so I built SoundBridge – an open-source, ultra-lightweight system audio router that natively restores volume controls for any external device. Repo: https://github.com/chenjy16/SoundBridge The Problem with Existing Solutions:…

   Mar 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   MonitorControl▲103

   🖥 Control external monitor brightness & volume on your Mac

   2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Key Press Viewer for macOS▲136

   Minimal key stroke viewer

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Typeeto▲144

   Use your Mac's keyboard on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV

   2015 · mac.eltima.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   BetterDisplay▲106

   Unlock your displays on your Mac

   2024 · betterdisplay.pro · its alternatives →

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   VolumeGlass▲94

   Bring iOS-style elegance to your Mac’s volume control.

   Mar 2026 · apps.techfixpro.net · its alternatives →

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   VolumeHub▲195

   Per-app volume control for macOS with no driver installs

   Feb 2026 · volumehub.app · its alternatives →

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   Keeby▲150

   Mechanical keyboard sounds for your Mac

   Apr 2026 · getkeeby.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Keystroke Pro 2▲231

   Visualize keystrokes on your Mac

   2021 · appahead.studio · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Unclack for macOS▲240

    Automatically mute your keyboard while typing

    2021 · unclack.app · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Shortski▲115

    Mac OS keyboard substitution's for most useful thing's

    2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Microsoft Audio Dock▲82

    All-in-one speakerphone and computer hub

    2022 · support.microsoft.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Switch for macOS▲174

    Keyboard-driven commands to navigate your mac apps faster.

    2021 · get-switch.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    FunKey 3.0▲203

    Satisfying mechanical keys + mouse click sounds to your Mac

    Dec 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    AudioPriorityBar▲217

    Priority-based audio switching for macOS menu bar

    Dec 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    AudioBridge▲109

    Add AirPlay support to your Sonos speakers

    2017 · audiobridge.site · its alternatives →

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    Teclo▲79

    Mechanical keyboard sounds and a keycap pet for your Mac

    2d ago · teclo.app · its alternatives →

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    PawseKeys▲89

    Shield your keyboard from kids and pets

    Apr 2026 · pawsekeys.app · its alternatives →

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    MediaMate▲101

    Fresh visuals for volume, display and keyboard brightness

    2024 · wouter01.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

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    1Keyboard▲130

    Type on your iPhone, iPad or AppleTV using your Mac keyboard

    2014 · eyalw.com · its alternatives →

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    Easily▲126

    Control volume, brightness & desktop clutter

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Keystroke Pro▲175

    Keypress visualizer for macOS

    2019 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Remote Mouse & Keyboard▲67

    Remote mouse & keyboard for Apple Mac, MacBook and PC

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24VM
    Volume Mixer for Mac▲22

    2015 · volumemixer-app.com · its alternatives →

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