AirPodsDesktop Alternatives

AirPodsDesktop is described as 'Free application that brings the experience of airpods on apple devices to Windows. Features include battery information, in-ear detection, low-latency audio, and of course, the default apple animation' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to AirPodsDesktop for a variety of platforms, including Android, Linux, F-Droid, GNOME and Flatpak apps. The best AirPodsDesktop alternative is CAPod, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AirPodsDesktop are LibrePods, MagicPods, OpenPods and EarX.

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  1. CAPod icon

    CAPod

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    A companion app for AirPods on Android. Use GitHub/F-Droid version for unlock premium features for free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    • CAPod is the most popular Android alternative to AirPodsDesktop.

    • CAPod is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to AirPodsDesktop.

    • CAPod is Free and Open SourceAirPodsDesktop is also Free and Open Source
  2. LibrePods icon

    LibrePods

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    LibrePods unlocks Apple's exclusive AirPods features on non-Apple devices. Get access to noise control modes, adaptive transparency, ear detection, battery status, and more - all the premium features you paid for but Apple locked to their ecosystem.

    12 LibrePods alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • LibrePods is the most popular Linux & Android Tablet alternative to AirPodsDesktop.

    • LibrePods is Free and Open SourceAirPodsDesktop is also Free and Open Source
  4. MagicPods icon

    MagicPods

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    MagicPods brings the user experience of airpods on apple devices to the Windows platform.

    10 MagicPods alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • MagicPods is the most popular Windows alternative to AirPodsDesktop.

    • MagicPods is the most popular commercial alternative to AirPodsDesktop.

    • MagicPods is Paid and ProprietaryAirPodsDesktop is Free and Open Source
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    OpenPods

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    The Free and Open Source app for monitoring your AirPods on Android.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  6. EarX icon

    EarX

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    EarX is a user-friendly application designed to manage the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) modes of your Nothing ears. Seamlessly adjust your sound experience by connecting your earbuds through Bluetooth and effortlessly switching between different ANC settings.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  7. Fairbuds icon

    Fairbuds

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    Unlock the full potential of your Fairbuds & Fairbuds XL.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • Fairbuds is the most popular iPhone alternative to AirPodsDesktop.

    • Fairbuds is Free and ProprietaryAirPodsDesktop is Free and Open Source
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    AirBuddy

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    AirBuddy brings the same AirPods experience you have on iOS to the Mac. With AirBuddy, you can open up your AirPods case next to your Mac and see the status right away, just like it is on your iPhone or iPad.

    19 AirBuddy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     

    • AirBuddy is the most popular Mac alternative to AirPodsDesktop.

    • AirBuddy is Paid and ProprietaryAirPodsDesktop is Free and Open Source
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    Earbud Companion

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    A very simple plugin that show if an earplug or an audio device is connected and show relevant information via the popup.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
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  11. MaterialPods icon

    MaterialPods

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    AirPods don't show battery level on your Android smartphone by default, however, you can change this, and bring your experience closer to iPhone users

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  12. Airpod Battery Monitor icon

    Airpod Battery Monitor

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    Airpod Battery Monitor is a Gnome Extension to report Airpod/Beats headphone battery level, using indicator icons as battery meter in system tray and message tray, or using Panel button with PopupMenus.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • GNOME
    • Linux
    • BSD
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