Thaw alternatives · Utilities
Thaw alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app
The Thaw listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 14 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.
Thaw is free to use. 8 of them are free or have a free plan.
14 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Thaw
- Free
LocalSend
Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud
- LocalSend is free. Thaw 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 trial · from $7.99
PasteNow
Clipboard manager for macOS and iOS with iCloud sync
- PasteNow starts at $7.99 (PasteNow Pro, App Store in-app purchase). Thaw is free.
- Thaw has a free plan. PasteNow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PasteNow lists an iOS app.
- Thaw is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $39
Dropshare
Upload files and screenshots from a Mac to your own storage
- Dropshare starts at $39 one-off (Personal License, VAT included per the site). Thaw is free.
- Thaw has a free plan. Dropshare does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dropshare lists iOS and Android apps.
- Thaw is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $9.99 one-time
PCalc
Scientific calculator for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- PCalc starts at $9.99 one-time. Thaw is free.
- Only PCalc lists an iOS app.
- PCalc can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Thaw 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). Thaw is free.
- Thaw has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
- Thaw 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). Thaw is free.
- Only TextExpander lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
- Thaw 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). Thaw is free.
- Thaw 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). Thaw is free.
- Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
- Thaw 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. Thaw is free.
- Only Keka lists an iOS app.
- Thaw 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.
- Thaw is open source, according to its own site.
- PhraseExpress also covers templates, clipboard manager and text expansion.
- Free trial · from $39.99/yr
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. Thaw is free.
- Thaw 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. Thaw is free.
- Thaw 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 Thaw alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?
LocalSend, PasteNow, Dropshare, PCalc, Setapp, TextExpander, Paste, CCleaner and 6 more list an iPhone and iPad app.
Does Thaw have an iPhone and iPad app?
The Thaw listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists macOS.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
LocalSend, PCalc, TextExpander, CCleaner, Keka, PhraseExpress, ClipboardFusion and Gyazo 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 13, 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 Thaw: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.