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BetterTouchTool alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The BetterTouchTool 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.

BetterTouchTool is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). 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 BetterTouchTool

  1. Raycast

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI

    • Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Raycast has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    Raycast vs BetterTouchToolRaycast pricing and details

  2. 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). BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Setapp also covers screenshots and text expansion.
    Setapp pricing and details

  3. Paste

    Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards

    • Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, window management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Paste pricing and details

  4. PhraseExpress

    Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing

    • PhraseExpress has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only PhraseExpress lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • PhraseExpress also covers templates and text expansion.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, window management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    PhraseExpress pricing and details

  5. 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. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
    • Typinator also covers text expansion.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager, window management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Typinator pricing and details

  6. TextExpander

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

    • TextExpander starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($60). BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • TextExpander has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TextExpander lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
    TextExpander 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. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Only Soulver lists an iOS app.
    • Soulver also covers natural-language input and calculator.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager, window management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    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). BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • CCleaner has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    CCleaner pricing and details

  9. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • LocalSend has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    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. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Keka has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Keka lists an iOS app.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Keka pricing and details

Common questions

Which BetterTouchTool alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

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

Does BetterTouchTool have an iPhone and iPad app?

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

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Raycast, PhraseExpress, TextExpander, 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 BetterTouchTool: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.