Twinkle Tray alternatives · Utilities
Twinkle Tray alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app
The Twinkle Tray 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.
Twinkle Tray 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 Twinkle Tray
- Free
LocalSend
Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud
- LocalSend is free. Twinkle Tray 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.
- Free plan · from $96/yr
Raycast
Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI
- Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. Twinkle Tray is free.
- Only Raycast lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
- Twinkle Tray 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). Twinkle Tray is free.
- Twinkle Tray has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Setapp lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
- 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). Twinkle Tray is free.
- Only TextExpander lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
- Twinkle Tray 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). Twinkle Tray is free.
- Twinkle Tray has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Paste lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
- 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). Twinkle Tray is free.
- Only CCleaner lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
- Twinkle Tray 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. Twinkle Tray is free.
- Only Keka lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
- Twinkle Tray is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan
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.
- Twinkle Tray 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. Twinkle Tray is free.
- Twinkle Tray has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Typinator lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
- 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. Twinkle Tray is free.
- Twinkle Tray has a free plan. Soulver does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Soulver lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
Common questions
Which Twinkle Tray 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 Twinkle Tray have an iPhone and iPad app?
The Twinkle Tray listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Windows.
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 Twinkle Tray: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.