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iStat Menus alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The iStat Menus listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 9 of the 96 other desktop utilities in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

iStat Menus is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes. 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from iStat Menus

  1. Paste

    Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards

    • Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    • Paste also covers clipboard manager.
    • iStat Menus also covers menu bar app and system monitor.
  2. CCleaner

    Junk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile

    • CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro). iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
    • CCleaner has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • iStat Menus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  3. PhraseExpress

    Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing

    • PhraseExpress has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only PhraseExpress lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • PhraseExpress also covers templates, clipboard manager and text expansion.
    • iStat Menus also covers menu bar app and system monitor.
  4. Typinator

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

    • Typinator starts at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license. iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
    • Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
    • Typinator also covers text expansion.
    • iStat Menus also covers menu bar app and system monitor.
  5. 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. iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
    • Only Soulver lists an iOS app.
    • Soulver also covers natural-language input and calculator.
    • iStat Menus also covers menu bar app and system monitor.
  6. 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). iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
    • Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
    • iStat Menus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Setapp also covers screenshots, clipboard manager, window management and text expansion.
  7. TextExpander

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

    • TextExpander starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($60). iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
    • TextExpander has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TextExpander lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
  8. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
    • LocalSend has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
  9. 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. iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
    • Keka has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Keka lists an iOS app.
    • iStat Menus can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Common questions

Which iStat Menus alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

Paste, CCleaner, PhraseExpress, Typinator, Soulver, Setapp, TextExpander, LocalSend and 1 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does iStat Menus have an iPhone and iPad app?

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

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

CCleaner, PhraseExpress, TextExpander, 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 Nov 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 iStat Menus: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.