MediaMate Alternatives

MediaMate is described as 'New, fresh visuals for changing your volume, brightness and now playing media throughout the Notch from your MacBook Pro' and is a Volume Control tool in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MediaMate for Mac, Windows and Homebrew. The best MediaMate alternative is EarTrumpet, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MediaMate are Droppy for macOS, NotchNook, Alcove and NotchFlow.

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  1. EarTrumpet icon
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    Provides advanced per-app volume control for Windows 10 and 11 with multi-channel audio visualization, device switching, configurable hotkeys, modern interface options such as light and dark modes, automatic updates, multilingual support, and enhanced audio routing.

    31 EarTrumpet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • EarTrumpet is the most popular Windows alternative to MediaMate.

    • EarTrumpet is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MediaMate.

    • EarTrumpet is Free and Open SourceMediaMate is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Native macOS utility combining clipboard history with search, OCR, file shelf, floating basket, screenshot tools, customizable HUDs for system controls, and media playback management in a single unified, Swift-built, open-source interface for all Mac models.

    81 Droppy for macOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
     
    • Droppy for macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to MediaMate.

    • Droppy for macOS is Free and Open SourceMediaMate is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Droppy for macOS is Privacy focusedMediaMate is not according to our users
  3. NotchNook icon
     9 likes

    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.

    22 NotchNook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • NotchNook is the most popular commercial alternative to MediaMate.

    • NotchNook is Paid and ProprietaryMediaMate is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Alcove icon
     7 likes

    Bring the Dynamic Island to Mac. Enjoy fluid transitions, instant notifications, live activities, swipe gestures, customizable HUDs, and Lock Screen presence, all in a blazing fast native app. Crafted exclusively for Mac with Swift for an enhanced user experience.

    19 Alcove alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. NotchFlow icon
     4 likes

    NotchFlow turns your Mac’s notch into an interactive Dynamic Island designed to keep you in flow. With a built-in Pomodoro timer, curated focus music, and subtle visual cues, you can stay productive without distractions.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Tuneful icon
     5 likes

    Tuneful lets you control Spotify or Apple Music effortlessly on your Mac, designed from the ground up to feel like a native part of macOS—from UI and animations to performance. Running in the background, Tuneful uses minimal system resources.

    33 Tuneful alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. ModernFlyouts icon
     20 likes

    This application aims to provide a Fluent Design System based replacement for the old, built-in, Metro Design based Audio/Airplane mode/Brightness flyouts present in Windows (which haven't been updated since Windows 8 LOL) which are shown while pressing the media or volume...

    9 ModernFlyouts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Welcome to Boring.Notch, the coolest way to make your MacBook's notch the star of the show! Forget about those boring status bars—our notch turns into a dynamic music control center, complete with a snazzy visualizer and all the music controls you need.

    20 The Boring Notch alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. DropNotch icon
     3 likes

    Turns the MacBook notch into a drop zone! Easily share files using AirDrop, Mail, Messages and more by simply dropping them into your MacBook notch area.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. QuakeNotch icon
     2 likes

    Full terminal functionality slides down from the MacBook notch for command execution, system management, and scripting, alongside music visualization with oscillator animation, Apple Music support, smooth transitions, custom themes, personalized workflows, and shortcuts.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. DynamicLake: Effortlessly control essential system functions such as volume, brightness, and keyboard backlight with a simple and intuitive interface.

    19 DynamicLake Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Comments about DynamicLake Pro as an Alternative to MediaMate
    zakanderson94
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    A lot of features and native feels

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    • DynamicLake Pro is Paid and ProprietaryMediaMate is Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Fire Flyouts icon
     2 likes

    Upgrade system flyouts with Fluent design for detailed battery information, including percentage, time, full and real capacity, charge rate, and voltage, developed by FireCubeStudios.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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