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Twinkle Tray alternatives with a Mac app

The Twinkle Tray listing does not include a Mac app. 76 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Mac app.

Twinkle Tray is free to use. 49 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Twinkle Tray

  1. f.lux

    Warms your screen's color at night to match the time of day

    • f.lux starts at $24 per device, one-time (Windows Corporate Edition). Twinkle Tray is free.
    • Only f.lux lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Twinkle Tray is open source, according to its own site.
    f.lux vs Twinkle Trayf.lux pricing and details

  2. MonitorControl

    Free, open-source brightness and volume control for Mac displays

    • MonitorControl is free. Twinkle Tray is free.
    • Only MonitorControl lists a macOS app.
    • Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
    MonitorControl vs Twinkle TrayMonitorControl pricing and details

  3. BetterDisplay

    Display scaling, brightness and DDC control for Mac

    • BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply). Twinkle Tray is free.
    • Only BetterDisplay lists a macOS app.
    • Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
    • BetterDisplay can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    BetterDisplay vs Twinkle TrayBetterDisplay pricing and details

  4. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. Twinkle Tray is free.
    • Only Karabiner-Elements lists a macOS app.
    • Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Karabiner-Elements pricing and details

  5. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). Twinkle Tray is free.
    • Only Maccy lists a macOS app.
    • Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
    • Maccy also covers clipboard manager.
    Maccy pricing and details

  6. Stats

    Free, open-source system monitor for the Mac menu bar

    • Stats is free. Twinkle Tray is free.
    • Only Stats lists a macOS app.
    • Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
    • Stats also covers system monitor.
    Stats pricing and details

  7. Thaw

    Free, open-source menu bar manager for macOS

    • Thaw is free. Twinkle Tray is free.
    • Only Thaw lists a macOS app.
    • Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
    • Twinkle Tray also covers display control.
    Thaw pricing and details

  8. Hidden Bar

    Free, open-source utility that hides macOS menu bar icons

    • Hidden Bar is free. Twinkle Tray is free.
    • Only Hidden Bar lists a macOS app.
    • Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
    • Twinkle Tray also covers display control.
    Hidden Bar pricing and details

  9. SwiftBar

    Open-source tool that puts script output in the Mac menu bar

    • SwiftBar is free. Twinkle Tray is free.
    • Only SwiftBar lists a macOS app.
    • Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
    • Twinkle Tray also covers display control.
    SwiftBar pricing and details

  10. boring.notch

    Turns the MacBook notch into a music player and file shelf

    • boring.notch is free. Twinkle Tray is free.
    • Only boring.notch lists a macOS app.
    • Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
    • Twinkle Tray also covers display control.
    boring.notch pricing and details

  11. KeepingYouAwake

    Menu bar utility that stops a Mac from going to sleep

    • KeepingYouAwake is free. Twinkle Tray is free.
    • Only KeepingYouAwake lists a macOS app.
    • Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
    • Twinkle Tray also covers display control.
    KeepingYouAwake pricing and details

  12. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

    • Rectangle is free. Twinkle Tray is free.
    • Only Rectangle lists a macOS app.
    • Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
    • Rectangle also covers window management.
    Rectangle pricing and details

64 more that list a Mac app

All 76 in one table

Common questions

Which Twinkle Tray alternatives have a Mac app?

f.lux, MonitorControl, BetterDisplay, Karabiner-Elements, Maccy, Stats, Thaw, Hidden Bar and 68 more list a Mac app.

Does Twinkle Tray have a Mac app?

The Twinkle Tray listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Windows.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

f.lux, MonitorControl, BetterDisplay, Karabiner-Elements, Maccy, Stats, Thaw, Hidden Bar and 41 more 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.