One click, you’re in.
Pick an app from your menu bar. It opens in its own compact window, with Android quietly in the background.
A personal space in your menu bar
Your little Android.
Right in your menu bar.
Your apps, your wallpaper, your everyday.
A little space that feels like your own phone, on your Mac.
Version 1.0 · Apple Silicon · macOS 14+ · 2.2 MB
SMALL SPACE. ALL YOURS.Open your pocket.
Open your pocket.
Feel at home.
Your favourites, a click away.
Ready for the little moments.
Edited product preview · App icons are illustrative; compatibility varies.
Menu bar firstYour own Android appsMade personal by you
A little window. A lot of you.
The essentials, always close.
Feels like yours.
Choose a theme, add your wallpaper and keep favourites up front. Pin your window or tuck it away.
At home on your Mac.
Copy and paste, drop in files, control your music and get notifications—all alongside your work.
Free & Pro
Everyday essentials are free. All Pro features are currently unlocked during development; pricing will be announced later.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Apps, audio & notifications | Included | Included |
| Themes, wallpapers, updates & ad blocker | Included | Included |
| Screenshots | Included | Included |
| Apps in your menu bar | 1 app | Unlimited |
| Copy & paste between Mac and Android | — | Included |
| Multiple apps at once | — | Included |
| Recording with sound | — | Included |
| Backup & restore | — | Included |
| Touch ID app lock | — | Included |
Setup & compatibility
- Open PocketBar.dmg and drag PocketBar into Applications.
- Open the menu bar icon and choose Set up Android. Accept Google’s licence and download the Android image (about 2–3 GB).
- Drop in APKs or install apps through F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid or Aurora Store.
Requires Apple Silicon M1 or newer, macOS 14+ and 3–8 GB for Android. Choose Android 11–16, with separate data for each version.
Will my Android apps work?
Compatibility varies. Google Play Services are not included, so some apps—including banking and payment apps—may not work fully. PocketBar supports Android apps only and is designed for everyday tasks rather than gaming.
About version 1.0
The current build uses a development certificate and is not yet notarized, so macOS may show a first-launch warning. Google’s emulator licence needs legal review before a paid release.
Questions? support@pocketbar.site
PocketBar 1.0 is here.
Download for Apple Silicon Macs. Android downloads separately during setup.