Hand Mirror Alternatives

Hand Mirror is described as '"It’s a really useful app that I think I’ll be using a lot, especially now that I’m on a lot more video calls…" — Jay Peters, The Verge' and is an app in the photos & graphics category. There are five alternatives to Hand Mirror for Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Chrome OS. The best Hand Mirror alternative is NotchNook. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try CamDesk or Camera Preview. Other great apps like Hand Mirror are Mirror Magnet and ComfyNotch.

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"It’s a really useful app that I think I’ll be using a lot, especially now that I’m on a lot more video calls…" —...

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Hand Mirror alternatives page was last updated Jul 12, 2025
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  1. NotchNook icon
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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.

    18 NotchNook alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    NotchNook Features

    1.  Calendar Integration
    2.  Calendar View
    3.  Widgets
    4.  Custom shortcuts
    5.  Remote music control

    NotchNook VS Hand Mirror

     
    • NotchNook is the most popular Mac alternative to Hand Mirror.

    • NotchNook is the most popular commercial alternative to Hand Mirror.

    • NotchNook is Paid and ProprietaryHand Mirror is Free and Proprietary
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    CamDesk is a free, open source, desktop webcam widget, that was created as home surveillance application. Although others have used it for demonstrations even with CamStudio, and QuickTime Player for screen casting.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from 2016.

    CamDesk Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Widgets

    CamDesk VS Hand Mirror

     
    • CamDesk is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Linux alternative to Hand Mirror.

    • CamDesk is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Hand Mirror.

    • CamDesk is Free and Open SourceHand Mirror is Free and Proprietary
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    Get instant access to your Mac's camera feed for quick video call checks with key features like instant camera feed, menu bar and dock access, keyboard shortcut, customizable view, photo capture, always-on-top window, and hide menu bar icon.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Camera Preview Features

    1.  On top
    2.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Camera Preview VS Hand Mirror

     
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    Mirror Magnet puts a live camera image on your desktop that stays on top of everything else.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Mirror Magnet Features

    1.  Webcam overlays
    2.  Webcam recording
    3.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Mirror Magnet VS Hand Mirror

     
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    Turns your MacBook’s notch into a customizable HUD with widgets, AI chat, music, brightness, volume controls, and more ? Built for macOS 14+ with Swift.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Clock widget
    6.  Widgets
    7.  Desktop Widget
    8.  Custom widgets

    ComfyNotch VS Hand Mirror

     
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