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Microsoft PowerToys alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The Microsoft PowerToys 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.

Microsoft PowerToys is free to use. 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 Microsoft PowerToys

  1. Raycast

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI

    • Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only Raycast lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    • Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
    Raycast vs Microsoft PowerToysRaycast 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). Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Setapp lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    Setapp pricing and details

  3. TextExpander

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

    • TextExpander starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($60). Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only TextExpander lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
    • Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
    TextExpander pricing and details

  4. Paste

    Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards

    • Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Paste lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    Paste pricing and details

  5. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  6. PhraseExpress

    Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing

    • Only PhraseExpress lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • PhraseExpress can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
    • PhraseExpress also covers templates, clipboard manager and text expansion.
    PhraseExpress pricing and details

  7. 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. Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typinator lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    Typinator 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). Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only CCleaner lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
    • Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
    • CCleaner also covers system monitor and disk cleanup.
    CCleaner pricing and details

  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. Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Only Keka lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
    Keka pricing and details

  10. 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. Microsoft PowerToys is free.
    • Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. Soulver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Soulver lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    Soulver pricing and details

Common questions

Which Microsoft PowerToys alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

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

Does Microsoft PowerToys have an iPhone and iPad app?

The Microsoft PowerToys listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Windows.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

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