Lives in your menu bar
A quiet little icon up top. Click it anytime to see battery levels on demand.
Setup guide
Up and running in under a minute
No settings to wrestle with. Download AirPops, create a free account, give it one permission, and open your AirPods case — that's the whole thing.
Download for MacWatch it in action
See AirPops in 60 seconds
A quick walkthrough of installing AirPops and using the pop-up on your Mac.
Install it
A few small steps — most of them are just clicking "Open".
- Step 1
Download AirPops
Grab the free .dmg built for macOS. It's tiny and downloads in seconds.
Download for Mac - Step 2
Drag to Applications
Open the downloaded .dmg and drop the AirPops icon into your Applications folder.
- Step 3
Open it the first time
Double-click AirPops. macOS will likely show a warning that it "could not verify" the app — that's expected for an indie app, and totally safe. The quick unlock is right below.
- Step 4
Create your free account
On first launch, sign up (or log in) with your email. It's free and takes a few seconds — no payment, no card details.
- Step 5
Allow Bluetooth
Click Allow so AirPops can read your AirPods' connection and battery. Nothing ever leaves your Mac.
- Step 6
Open your AirPods
Flip open the case next to your Mac. The pop-up slides in with a live battery read. That's it — you're done.
Living with it
Once it's installed, AirPops just stays out of your way.
Pops up on connect
Every time your AirPods connect, the familiar iPhone-style card appears on your Mac.
Battery at a glance
Earbuds and case, side by side, updating live — no more guessing when to charge.
Works with your pair
AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max are all recognized automatically.
Good to know
Is it really free?
Yes. No ads, no tracking, no subscription. Download it and use it for as long as you like.
Why does macOS warn me on first open?
Because AirPops comes from an independent developer and isn't signed through Apple's paid program — so macOS can't auto-verify it. Open System Settings → Privacy & Security and click "Open Anyway" next to AirPops. See the full walkthrough above.
Does it collect any data?
No. Battery and connection info is read locally over Bluetooth and never leaves your Mac.
Which Mac do I need?
A modern version of macOS on Apple Silicon or Intel. If your Mac can pair with AirPods, it can run AirPops.