Tenon vs Magic Utilities.
Both bring Apple Magic devices to Windows. Tenon combines supported devices in one app and Pro plan, adds supported AirPods battery levels, and keeps Magic-device battery and connection status free. Magic Utilities licenses each device separately.
Tenon 0.1.2 beta supports USB-C models and Lightning A1657, A1535 and A2450. 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-day Pro trial in the app, with no card or account required | 28-day trial |
| Renewal | Automatic renewal; cancel to stop future charges | One- or two-year licenses; renew manually |
| AirPods battery | AirPods Pro 2, 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 in this beta. | Configurable mouse controls and trackpad actions |
| Keyboard battery | Free: Lightning A2450 over Bluetooth and USB; USB-C models over USB | Bluetooth and USB with a keyboard license |
Magic Utilities' license terms explain device licensing, the trial and manual renewal.
Start with your devices.
Check each product's model support and the features you need. Tenon's compatibility list includes model-specific connection and battery details. Use the trial to see how it works with your setup before buying.
Frequently asked
What does Tenon offer compared with Magic Utilities?
Tenon combines supported Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard features in one Windows app, with one Pro plan and supported AirPods battery reporting. Magic-device battery and connection status stay free. Tenon is in beta, and custom gesture-to-action mappings are not supported.
Does Magic Utilities have a free version?
Magic Utilities offers a 28-day trial, followed by a paid license. Tenon keeps a free battery-and-status tier for supported Magic input devices and includes a 30-day Pro trial with no card or account required.
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.
Try Tenon.
Complete the hardware form to get the beta installer. Tenon includes a 30-day Pro trial; Magic-device battery and connection status stay free afterward.