SwiftBar alternatives · Utilities
SwiftBar alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app
The SwiftBar 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.
SwiftBar 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 SwiftBar
- Free
LocalSend
Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud
- LocalSend is free. SwiftBar is free.
- Only LocalSend lists a web app.
- Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
- LocalSend is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $96/yr
Raycast
Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI
- Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. SwiftBar is free.
- Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- SwiftBar is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $14.99/mo
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). SwiftBar is free.
- SwiftBar has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
- SwiftBar is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
TextExpander
Text snippets that expand as you type, shared across a team
- TextExpander starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($60). SwiftBar is free.
- Only TextExpander lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
- SwiftBar is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $2.49/mo
Paste
Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards
- Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). SwiftBar is free.
- SwiftBar has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Paste lists an iOS app.
- Paste can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $44.95/yr
CCleaner
Junk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile
- CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro). SwiftBar is free.
- Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
- SwiftBar is open source, according to its own site.
- CCleaner also covers system monitor and disk cleanup.
- Free plan · from $3.99 one-time
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. SwiftBar is free.
- Only Keka lists an iOS app.
- SwiftBar is open source, according to its own site.
- Keka also covers file compression.
- Free plan
PhraseExpress
Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing
- Only PhraseExpress lists Windows and iOS apps.
- PhraseExpress can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- SwiftBar is open source, according to its own site.
- PhraseExpress also covers templates, clipboard manager and text expansion.
- Free trial · from $29.99/yr
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. SwiftBar is free.
- SwiftBar has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
- Typinator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $15 one-time
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. SwiftBar is free.
- SwiftBar has a free plan. Soulver does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Soulver lists an iOS app.
- Soulver can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Common questions
Which SwiftBar alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?
LocalSend, Raycast, Setapp, TextExpander, Paste, CCleaner, Keka, PhraseExpress and 2 more list an iPhone and iPad app.
Does SwiftBar have an iPhone and iPad app?
The SwiftBar listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists macOS.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
LocalSend, Raycast, TextExpander, CCleaner, Keka and PhraseExpress 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 SwiftBar: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.