Best Macaque alternatives: apps like Macaque

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.2 avg rating

4 free apps

Updated November 2026

Evan Reichard

Macaque is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Macaque

#1

Extractor for Safari by 磊汪

Extract images emails and more

Editor's Choice

4.0(10 ratings)

$2.99

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This Safari extension allows you to easily extract images, email addresses, phone numbers, and social media links from any webpage. You can then directly save images, initiate emails, make calls, or open links from the extracted information.

#2

Baking Soda - Tube Cleaner by And a Dinosaur

Better video player

Strong Contender

4.5(100 ratings)

$1.99

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This Safari extension replaces custom video players on websites with a basic HTML video tag. It offers a simpler alternative to other video player tools, focusing on core functionality. Easily disable it if it doesn't work on a particular site.

#3

Gear: AI Web Extension Browser by Binary Gear LLC

Web Browser for Geek

Worth Considering

4.0😐(258 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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A modern web browser offering advanced features like powerful extensions, on-device AI, and robust privacy. It provides a clean interface with adaptive dark mode, intelligent translation, and built-in content filtering for an enhanced browsing experience.

What We Love

🚀 Powerful features
🔒 Secure browsing
👍 Minimalist design
👍 Customizable dark mode
🚀 Efficient performance
👍 Useful built-in tools

Room to Improve

🐛 Compatibility issues with extensions
🔒 Paid subscription for core features
🐛 Crashes and stability problems
🐛 Slow page loading
🐛 Confusing user interface

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Simple Refresh for Safari

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Automatically refresh webpages

Automate webpage refreshing in Safari across iOS and macOS. Set custom intervals from 1 second to 10 minutes for individual tabs. Monitor live updates without manual intervention.

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Teak Browser: Extensions

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Teak Browser: Extensions

Chrome, Userscripts & AdGuard

This browser offers a streamlined and private web experience with built-in ad blocking, user script support, and multiple search engine options. It features a minimalist design, reading mode, and PDF generation for enhanced productivity and focused content consumption.

User script support (Tampermonkey/Violentmonkey)Built-in ad blockerMultiple search engine options

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Vidimote for Safari

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Vidimote for Safari

Video speed, PiP & skip

Enhance your web video experience with advanced playback controls for Safari. Adjust playback speed, skip sections, and utilize Picture-in-Picture mode for seamless multitasking. Works with major streaming and video platforms.

Adjustable playback speed (up to 2x)10-second skip forward/backwardPicture-in-Picture mode

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uBlacklist for Safari

uBlacklist for Safari

uBlacklist for Safari

Search engine results filter

This extension filters search engine results, helping to improve the quality of your searches. It blocks unwanted websites from appearing in your search results, making your online research more efficient.

Filters search engine resultsBlocks unwanted websitesImproves search result quality

free with in-app purchases

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StopTheMadness Pro

StopTheMadness Pro

StopTheMadness Pro

Take back your web browser

This browser extension enhances your web browsing experience by preventing websites from interfering with standard browser functions and protecting your privacy. It offers a wide array of unique features to regain control over your online interactions.

Prevent UI feature disabling (text selection, copy/paste)Stop Google AMP and URL tracking parametersBypass URL shorteners and stop autoplaying media

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Sink It for Twitter/X

Sink It for Twitter/X

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Upgrade Your Twitter/X

This Safari extension enhances the web version of a popular social platform by removing intrusive banners, promotional content, and advertisements. It also offers options to revert to the classic logo and hide verification badges, all while prioritizing user privacy.

Removes intrusive app download bannersHides promotional content and advertisementsRestores classic Twitter logo

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Opener ‒ open links in apps

Opener ‒ open links in apps

Opener ‒ open links in apps

Open links in apps

This app lets you open web links directly in their corresponding applications, bypassing browser views. It supports over 280 apps and offers features like QR code generation and link shortening. Easily switch between apps for a streamlined browsing experience.

Open web links in native appsAction extension for use in other appsSupports over 280 applications

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