Alcove AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Volume Control Tools

The best Volume Control alternative to Alcove is NotchNook. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try ActivSpot or MediaMate. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Alcove and six of them are Volume Control Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Volume Control Tool alternatives to Alcove are SuperIsland, Barstool and Stash for Mac.

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Alcove alternatives are mainly Volume Control Tools, but if you're looking for Desktop Customization Tools or Clipboard Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac + Free, Free and Mac. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Alcove.
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  1. NotchNook icon

    NotchNook

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    A whole new way of using macos! NotchNook is a new Mac app that transforms your MacBook's notch into a dynamic, functional feature akin to the iPhone's Dynamic Island.

    37 NotchNook alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  2. ActivSpot icon

    ActivSpot

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    Open-source dynamic island interface for Hyprland offering a customizable top-center panel that adapts to system activity, displaying music playback, voice calls, screen recording, notifications, clock, weather, clipboard viewing, VPN status, and app launcher features.

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    • Linux
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  4. MediaMate icon

    MediaMate

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    New, fresh visuals for changing your volume, brightness and now playing media throughout the Notch from your MacBook Pro.

    28 MediaMate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  5. SuperIsland icon

    SuperIsland

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    Extends MacBook notch by centralizing live music controls, battery details, calendar events, notifications, weather, file sharing, and quick system adjustments, while enabling developers to create custom SwiftUI modules using a JavaScript SDK, all without native compilation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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  6. Barstool icon

    Barstool

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    The better menubar made for macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  8. Stash for Mac icon

    Stash for Mac

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    A tactile control layer for your Mac. Sliders, dials, and your Dock overflow - hidden at the edges of your screen, revealed only when you reach for them.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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