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Free trial and install ANCBuddy for Mac

Updated 2026-07-02 · ANCBuddy 2.0.2

Start ANCBuddy with a 14-day free trial, then install the signed and notarized Mac app for Bose QC Ultra Headphones Gen 1, QC Ultra Headphones Gen 2, and QC Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen.

Try ANCBuddy free for 14 days

Current release

Buy ANCBuddy — $9.99

Install steps

  1. Start the free trial.
  2. Open it and move ANCBuddy to Applications.
  3. Launch ANCBuddy and allow Bluetooth access if macOS asks.
  4. Pair your Bose QC Ultra in macOS Bluetooth settings if it is not already paired.
  5. Use the ANCBuddy menu-bar panel to switch Quiet, Aware, and Immersion.

Apple's Mac Bluetooth setup flow is documented in Apple Support.

Manual download

If the trial flow does not start the download, use the direct ANCBuddy 2.0.2 DMG link. The trial still runs for 14 days. If ANCBuddy belongs in your menu bar, buy a permanent license through Lemon Squeezy.

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Questions, answered

Is ANCBuddy signed and notarized?

Yes. The current Mac app release is signed with Developer ID and notarized by Apple for normal macOS installation.

Can I try ANCBuddy before buying?

Yes. ANCBuddy includes a 14-day free trial. A one-time $9.99 license unlocks it permanently.

Which macOS versions are supported?

ANCBuddy supports macOS 12 Monterey and newer on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

Where does the download come from?

The public DMG is hosted as a GitHub Release asset for ANCBuddy version 2.0.2.