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Alfred alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The Alfred listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 10 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

Alfred has a free plan. Paid plans start at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). 6 of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Alfred

  1. Raycast

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI

    • Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Raycast vs AlfredRaycast pricing and details

  2. TextExpander

    Text snippets that expand as you type, shared across a team

    • TextExpander starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($60). Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only TextExpander lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    TextExpander vs AlfredTextExpander pricing and details

  3. Paste

    Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards

    • Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Alfred has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    • Alfred also covers workflow automation, launcher and text expansion.
    Paste vs AlfredPaste pricing and details

  4. Setapp

    One subscription for a catalog of 300+ Mac and iOS apps

    • Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan). Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Alfred has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Setapp vs AlfredSetapp pricing and details

  5. PhraseExpress

    Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing

    • Only PhraseExpress lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • PhraseExpress also covers templates.
    • Alfred also covers workflow automation and launcher.
    PhraseExpress pricing and details

  6. Typinator

    Text expander for Mac, iPhone and iPad that stores snippets locally

    • Typinator starts at $29.99 / year, or $49.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Alfred has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
    • Alfred also covers workflow automation, launcher and clipboard manager.
    Typinator pricing and details

  7. Soulver

    Notepad calculator for Mac, iPad and iPhone with an answer column

    • Soulver starts at $15 one-time (iPhone only), or $59 one-time for Mac, iPad and iPhone. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Alfred has a free plan. Soulver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Soulver lists an iOS app.
    • Soulver also covers natural-language input and calculator.
    Soulver pricing and details

  8. CCleaner

    Junk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile

    • CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro). Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • CCleaner also covers system monitor and disk cleanup.
    CCleaner pricing and details

  9. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  10. Keka

    File archiver for macOS and iOS with drag-and-drop compression

    • Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store. Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License).
    • Only Keka lists an iOS app.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Keka also covers file compression.
    Keka pricing and details

Common questions

Which Alfred alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

Raycast, TextExpander, Paste, Setapp, PhraseExpress, Typinator, Soulver, CCleaner and 2 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does Alfred have an iPhone and iPad app?

The Alfred listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists macOS.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Raycast, TextExpander, PhraseExpress, CCleaner, LocalSend and Keka are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Alfred: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.