Best Maccess alternatives: apps like Maccess

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.6 avg rating

9 free apps

Updated November 2026

Maira Akram

📊 Productivity

Maccess 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 Maccess

#1

CTRL Micro by MedHue Labs

Remote for Desktop & AI Agents

Editor's Choice

5.0(1 ratings)

Free

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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a tactile control surface for your Mac and AI agents. Enjoy haptic feedback, launch apps, manage media, and interact with AI tools like Codex and Claude. Dictate text and view your Mac's screen remotely for a seamless workflow.

#2

Astropad Workbench by Astro HQ

Mac remote desktop & terminal

Strong Contender

4.8(217 ratings)

Free

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Access and control your Mac remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Manage your machine, run desktop applications, and monitor tasks from anywhere with a high-performance, secure connection.

#3

Sill – Mac Streaming by NOAH WILLIAM SAFFER

Remote Mac window management

Worth Considering

4.9(52 ratings)

Free

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Stream your Mac's desktop or individual windows to your iPhone or iPad. Control your computer remotely using touch, keyboard, or Apple Pencil with encrypted connections. Offers flexible streaming quality and connection options.

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Clink: Custom Keyboards

Clink: Custom Keyboards

Clink: Custom Keyboards

Themes, fonts & swipe typing

This keyboard app offers extensive customization for appearance, layout, and typing experience. Enjoy unique visual themes, adjustable layouts, advanced swipe typing, and offline autocorrect. It also includes helpful tools like cursor control and a clipboard history.

Liquid Glass visual themeExtensive theme editorMultiple keyboard layouts

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Clocks - A fun standby mode

Clocks - A fun standby mode

Clocks - A fun standby mode

A time and weather display

Transform your device into a beautiful clock and weather display. Offers customizable clocks, animated backgrounds, and font options for a personalized experience. It's a private, ad-free alternative to standby modes, with optional matching screensavers for macOS.

Animated backgroundsCustomizable clock variationsFont and color options

free with in-app purchases

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Fast, private, and reliable AI

Access a wide range of AI language models, including local, open-source, and self-hosted options. This app provides a customizable client to connect with various AI services and run models privately on your device.

Local AI model supportConnect to OpenRouter APIIntegrate with custom backends

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Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop

Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop

Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop

Fast & Secure Computer Access

Access your Mac, Windows, Linux, or Raspberry Pi computers remotely from your Apple devices. Offers fast, secure, and reliable desktop access for work, travel, or helping others. Integrates with modern workflows and system features for seamless control.

Remote access to Mac, Windows, Linux, Raspberry PiFast and secure VNC connectionsCurtain Mode for private sessions

free with in-app purchases

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Fast, Secure VPN for everyone

Experience a secure and fast internet connection with this no-logs VPN service. It's designed for shopping, gaming, and travel across all your devices, ensuring your online activities remain private and protected.

Fast and secure VPNNo-logs policySupports all devices

free with in-app purchases

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Comet - AI Browser & Assistant

Comet - AI Browser & Assistant

Comet - AI Browser & Assistant

Browser and AI assistant

This AI-powered browser serves as a personal assistant, enhancing focus and streamlining workflows. It offers unified AI search, instant context, and automation across websites for tasks like summarizing, shopping, scheduling, and research.

Unified AI searchInstant context and automationSummarize, shop, schedule, research

free with in-app purchases

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Noir - Dark Mode for Safari

Noir - Dark Mode for Safari

Noir - Dark Mode for Safari

Browse better at night

Automatically applies a custom dark mode to every website visited in Safari. Enjoy a comfortable browsing experience at night with tailored styles and customizable themes. Integrates seamlessly with system features and prioritizes user privacy.

Automatic dark mode for all websitesCustom dark styles per websiteOver 20 built-in themes

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