# Haptiker for Mac

> Volume, brightness and app switching from the trackpad's edges.

Haptiker turns the four edges of the trackpad into sliders: the right edge sets the volume, the left edge the display brightness (external monitors too, over DDC on Apple silicon), the top edge the keyboard backlight, and the bottom edge switches apps. Guards stop accidental swipes, and haptic ticks confirm each step. No account and no analytics; needs macOS 12 or later and Accessibility access.

## Facts

- Price: 7-day free trial, then $7.99 once for up to 3 Macs
- Developer: Perlat Kociaj
- Category: Utilities
- Website: https://haptiker.app/
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/haptiker/

## Questions

### How much does Haptiker cost?

Haptiker: 7-day free trial, then $7.99 once for up to 3 Macs.

### Where can I download Haptiker for Mac?

Download Haptiker from the developer's website (haptiker.app). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### What are good alternatives to Haptiker?

Other utilities apps for Mac worth a look are MonitorControl (open source), Bartender 6 (one-time purchase), Ice (open source) and iStat Menus (one-time purchase).

## Alternatives in Utilities

- [MonitorControl](https://macworthy.com/apps/monitorcontrol/): Brightness and volume keys for external displays. (Open source)
- [Bartender 6](https://macworthy.com/apps/bartender-6/): Organize and hide menu bar icons. (One-time purchase)
- [Ice](https://macworthy.com/apps/ice/): A powerful, free menu bar manager. (Open source)
- [iStat Menus](https://macworthy.com/apps/istat-menus/): Your Mac's vital signs, in the menu bar. (One-time purchase)
- [Amphetamine](https://macworthy.com/apps/amphetamine/): Keep your Mac awake, on your terms. (Free)
- [Lunar](https://macworthy.com/apps/lunar/): Smart brightness for external monitors. (Free + Pro)
- [Klack](https://macworthy.com/apps/klack/): Mechanical keyboard sounds for every keystroke. (One-time purchase)
- [MacTools](https://macworthy.com/apps/mactools/): A bundle of system controls in one menu bar item. (Open source)

Tags: trackpad, brightness, menu bar