Tenon vs Magic Utilities
Tenon and Magic Utilities both add scrolling, gestures and keyboard features for Apple's Magic Mouse, Trackpad and Keyboard on Windows.
Tenon supports all Magic Mouse models, USB-C and Lightning Magic Trackpads, and USB-C and 2021 Lightning Magic Keyboards. Check the supported-device list for your exact model and its features.
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| Feature | Tenon | Magic Utilities |
|---|---|---|
| Price model | Pro: $50/year or $90 for two years, covering all supported devices | $19.99/year for one device; multi-device and two-year discounts available |
| Devices covered | Supported Magic Mouse, Trackpad and Keyboard models, plus AirPods battery | Magic Mouse, Trackpad and Keyboard, licensed per device |
| Free tier | Battery and connection status for supported Magic input devices | Paid license required after the trial |
| Trial | 30 days of Pro in the app, with no account or payment card | 28-day trial |
| Renewal | Automatic renewal; cancel to stop future charges | One- or two-year licenses; renew manually |
| AirPods battery | AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C), with Pro or an active trial. Battery only. | Not listed among its supported products |
| Gesture controls | Built-in gestures. Custom gesture-to-action mappings are not supported. | Configurable mouse controls and trackpad actions |
| Keyboard battery | Free: supported Lightning keyboards over Bluetooth and USB; USB-C with Touch ID and numeric keypad over USB | Bluetooth and USB with a keyboard license |
Comparison checked September 11, 2026. Magic Utilities' license terms explain device licensing, the trial and manual renewal.
Frequently asked
What does Tenon offer compared with Magic Utilities?
Tenon Pro is one subscription for every supported Tenon device and includes AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) battery levels. Magic Utilities licenses each device separately and lets you configure mouse and trackpad actions; Tenon has built-in gestures only.
Does Magic Utilities have a free version?
No. Magic Utilities has a 28-day trial and then needs a paid license. Tenon keeps battery and connection status free for supported Magic Mouse, Trackpad and Keyboard models, and its Pro features have a 30-day trial.
How do renewals differ?
Magic Utilities licenses last one or two years and do not renew automatically. Tenon Pro subscriptions renew automatically on the selected billing cycle until canceled.
Requirements
Tenon runs on Windows 11 and Windows 10 22H2, x64. Downloading it needs no account.