Logi Options mouse replacement update
After Logi Options Offline version stopped updating, I ended up trying Steermouse. I tried to go without a replacement for a long time but some things are just helpful - like Mission Control with the thumb button. This sub was helpful - there's fake or duplicate steer mouse websites so after perusing here I knew to use plentycom's website.
Dev is still responsive even though it's an older app. I ended up purchasing after using the whole trial period. Why this app is useful for me: I can set up per app settings. Right click might do something different in each app. You can also set up mouse combos - like pressing two buttons at the same time to do something else. From what I understand, there's still no mouse button + drag. Reverse natural scroll is simple but helpful (probs not unique to this app!). I'm not a coder or whiz but I'm on the computer a lot at work and home, and have some quality of life settings that I like.
I think the best part is when I entered my license to activate the app, there was a celebratory jingle haha. I haven't seen/heard something like that in a very long time.
Anyways, there's a ton of other options. I think most people like bettermouse, and that has a slick interface, but I had a single, minor but sour interaction with the dev and I didn't really feel like supporting them financially. Really slick app and very useful.
Shout out to the mods who do a good job even with the onslaught of AI focused apps on this subreddit. There's also this resource and maybe it would benefit to have a mouse app comparison sheet too https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1j56vvb/mac\_app\_comparisons\_2025\_update/ but if you're on a desktop its behind the 'Community guide link' so its kind of hidden.
Over the years, I got a lot of use out of that comparison sheet. Notenik, CleanshotX, Moom, etc.
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After Logi Options Offline version stopped updating, I ended up trying Steermouse. I tried to go without a replacement for a long time but some things are just helpful - like Mission Control with the thumb button. This sub was helpful - there's fake or duplicate steer mouse websites so after perusing here I knew to use plentycom's website.
Dev is still responsive even though it's an older app. I ended up purchasing after using the whole trial period. Why this app is useful for me: I can set up per app settings. Right click might do something different in each app. You can also set up mouse combos - like pressing two buttons at the same time to do something else. From what I understand, there's still no mouse button + drag. Reverse natural scroll is simple but helpful (probs not unique to this app!). I'm not a coder or whiz but I'm on the computer a lot at work and home, and have some quality of life settings that I like.
I think the best part is when I entered my license to activate the app, there was a celebratory jingle haha. I haven't seen/heard something like that in a very long time.
Anyways, there's a ton of other options. I think most people like bettermouse, and that has a slick interface, but I had a single, minor but sour interaction with the dev and I didn't really feel like supporting them financially. Really slick app and very useful.
Shout out to the mods who do a good job even with the onslaught of AI focused apps on this subreddit. There's also this resource and maybe it would benefit to have a mouse app comparison sheet too https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1j56vvb/mac\_app\_comparisons\_2025\_update/ but if you're on a desktop its behind the 'Community guide link' so its kind of hidden.
Over the years, I got a lot of use out of that comparison sheet. Notenik, CleanshotX, Moom, etc.
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(OS) I built my first Mac app: a tiny stock ticker that rotates in your Dock
https://reddit.com/link/1tewxww/video/krn53ve3qi1h1/player
Hey everyone @ r/macapps,
First-time Mac app developer/builder here.
I just launched my first macOS app and would love some feedback.
The app is called Rotating Stock Watchlist.
It’s a tiny stock ticker for your Mac Dock that rotates through your favorite stock tickers while you work. You can choose up to 25 stocks, and they rotate in the dock based on your desired interval (7s, 10s, 20s, etc).
The idea is simple:
Instead of opening a brokerage account, yahoo finance, bloomberg or any one of the million stock watchlist apps, I wanted something lightweight that sits passively in the Dock and keeps the main tickers I care about visible throughout the day.
Problem:
I sort of built this for myself. I personally have a small diversified portfolio of 5-7 stocks in my retirement account, and I honestly dont like opening my brokerage account/checking the balances in there, just set and forget for the most part (but i do like price updates, not to actively trade or buy/sell, but just get a gauge on where they are price wise).
I didnt want to constantly be checking Koyfin or Stocktwits (the two main watchlist apps I use)
Comparison:
Menu bar apps can be useful and is probably the closest to what this is (UpTick and TickerBar), and there are a lot of those out there, but I liked the idea of using the Dock itself and building this as a small glanceable, rotating ticker. (and this menu bar feature is on the roadmap to give users options).
What Rotating Stock Watchlist does:
\- Rotates through your selected stock tickers in the macOS dock
\- Lets you choose the rotation interval
\- Add/remove tickers from your watchlist
\- Rotates on your Mac in your dock while you work
\- Lightweight (973KB) and simple by design
Current version:
Right now, the app is Dock-focused.
The ticker rotates through your watchlist directly in the Dock icon, showing the stock symbol, price, and price movement.
The roadmap I’m thinking through is:
Dock ticker first. Menu bar option next and eventually giving users the choice to toggle between menu bar or dock ticker.
Future ideas I’m considering:
\- Menu bar ticker mode
\- Quick-add preset watchlists like Mag 7, semiconductors, energy, ETFs, crypto, etc.
\- Small quick-view charts (1D, 5D, 30D, etc)
\- More Dock/icon display customization (pausing, re-starting, etc)
\- Optional alerts/watchlist notifications
\- Maybe a combined stock + crypto mode later
\- Brokerage syncing??
Pricing:
The app is currently a simple one-time purchase:
$2.99 on the Mac App Store
No subscription. I am considering adding freemium to help with download numbers. Like you can download and watch up to 5 stocks and if you want to add more it will be $2.99. Willing to test different models here if you think thats a good idea.
My current App Store Connect stats are pretty shite. I just launched about a week ago and I still havent made my first sale outside of friends and family.
Current impressions; 1,150
Product page views: 87
Sale outside of friends/family: 0
I know this is super simple and basic, Im not curing cancer here, and the goal isnt to compete with Bloomberg or Yahoo Finance, I just wanted something simple that rotates in the dock and there wasnt anything really like this out there and wanted to test my building skills and see if I could actually build and launch a product for the first time. And I did do that!
I’d genuinely love feedback from this community:
\- What do you like/dislike about it?
\- Do I have something here?
\- Would you use this in the Dock or would you prefer it in the menu bar?
\- Would both be useful? (like a toggle option!?)
\- What would make this feel like a real daily-use Mac utility instead of just a novelty?
This is my first published Mac app, so any feedback, criticism, feature ideas, or App Store advice would be massively appreciated!
Also, lastly; My goal
https://reddit.com/link/1tewxww/video/krn53ve3qi1h1/player
Hey everyone @ r/macapps,
First-time Mac app developer/builder here.
I just launched my first macOS app and would love some feedback.
The app is called Rotating Stock Watchlist.
It’s a tiny stock ticker for your Mac Dock that rotates through your favorite stock tickers while you work. You can choose up to 25 stocks, and they rotate in the dock based on your desired interval (7s, 10s, 20s, etc).
The idea is simple:
Instead of opening a brokerage account, yahoo finance, bloomberg or any one of the million stock watchlist apps, I wanted something lightweight that sits passively in the Dock and keeps the main tickers I care about visible throughout the day.
Problem:
I sort of built this for myself. I personally have a small diversified portfolio of 5-7 stocks in my retirement account, and I honestly dont like opening my brokerage account/checking the balances in there, just set and forget for the most part (but i do like price updates, not to actively trade or buy/sell, but just get a gauge on where they are price wise).
I didnt want to constantly be checking Koyfin or Stocktwits (the two main watchlist apps I use)
Comparison:
Menu bar apps can be useful and is probably the closest to what this is (UpTick and TickerBar), and there are a lot of those out there, but I liked the idea of using the Dock itself and building this as a small glanceable, rotating ticker. (and this menu bar feature is on the roadmap to give users options).
What Rotating Stock Watchlist does:
\- Rotates through your selected stock tickers in the macOS dock
\- Lets you choose the rotation interval
\- Add/remove tickers from your watchlist
\- Rotates on your Mac in your dock while you work
\- Lightweight (973KB) and simple by design
Current version:
Right now, the app is Dock-focused.
The ticker rotates through your watchlist directly in the Dock icon, showing the stock symbol, price, and price movement.
The roadmap I’m thinking through is:
Dock ticker first. Menu bar option next and eventually giving users the choice to toggle between menu bar or dock ticker.
Future ideas I’m considering:
\- Menu bar ticker mode
\- Quick-add preset watchlists like Mag 7, semiconductors, energy, ETFs, crypto, etc.
\- Small quick-view charts (1D, 5D, 30D, etc)
\- More Dock/icon display customization (pausing, re-starting, etc)
\- Optional alerts/watchlist notifications
\- Maybe a combined stock + crypto mode later
\- Brokerage syncing??
Pricing:
The app is currently a simple one-time purchase:
$2.99 on the Mac App Store
No subscription. I am considering adding freemium to help with download numbers. Like you can download and watch up to 5 stocks and if you want to add more it will be $2.99. Willing to test different models here if you think thats a good idea.
My current App Store Connect stats are pretty shite. I just launched about a week ago and I still havent made my first sale outside of friends and family.
Current impressions; 1,150
Product page views: 87
Sale outside of friends/family: 0
I know this is super simple and basic, Im not curing cancer here, and the goal isnt to compete with Bloomberg or Yahoo Finance, I just wanted something simple that rotates in the dock and there wasnt anything really like this out there and wanted to test my building skills and see if I could actually build and launch a product for the first time. And I did do that!
I’d genuinely love feedback from this community:
\- What do you like/dislike about it?
\- Do I have something here?
\- Would you use this in the Dock or would you prefer it in the menu bar?
\- Would both be useful? (like a toggle option!?)
\- What would make this feel like a real daily-use Mac utility instead of just a novelty?
This is my first published Mac app, so any feedback, criticism, feature ideas, or App Store advice would be massively appreciated!
Also, lastly; My goal
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with fbksoftware.com is to build a little portfolio of utility macOS apps with Rotating Stock Watchlist being my first product. Whether I launch them or acquire others in the future, I am open to either so if any of you have potential apps for sale, I would love to potentially purchase other macOS apps and fit them into the portfolio!
Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rotating-stock-watchlist/id6762836219?mt=12
Website: https://fbksoftware.com/
Privacy Policy: https://fbksoftware.com/#privacy
Support: https://fbksoftware.com/#support
Thanks guys!
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Website: https://fbksoftware.com/
Privacy Policy: https://fbksoftware.com/#privacy
Support: https://fbksoftware.com/#support
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(OS) I built my first Mac app: a tiny stock ticker that rotates in your Dock
https://reddit.com/link/1tewp9m/video/gek8icm7mi1h1/player
Hey everyone @ r/macapps,
First-time Mac app developer/builder here.
I just launched my first macOS app and would love some feedback.
The app is called Rotating Stock Watchlist.
It’s a tiny stock ticker for your Mac Dock that rotates through your favorite stock tickers while you work. You can choose up to 25 stocks, and they rotate in the dock based on your desired interval (7s, 10s, 20s, etc).
The idea is simple:
Instead of opening a brokerage account, yahoo finance, bloomberg or any one of the million stock watchlist apps, I wanted something lightweight that sits passively in the Dock and keeps the main tickers I care about visible throughout the day.
Problem:
I honestly built this for me. I personally have a small diversified portfolio of 5-7 stocks in my retirement account, and I honestly dont like opening my brokerage account/checking the balances in there, just set and forget for the most part (but i do like price updates, not to actively trade or buy/sell, but just get a gauge on where they are price wise).
I didnt want to constantly be checking Koyfin or Stocktwits (the two main watchlist apps I use)
Menu bar apps can be useful, and there are a lot of those out there, but I iked the idea of using the Dock itself as a small glanceable, rotating ticker. (and this menu bar feature is on the roadmap to give users options).
What Rotating Stock Watchlist does:
\- Rotates through your selected stock tickers in the macOS dock
\- Lets you choose the rotation interval
\- Add/remove tickers from your watchlist
\- Rotates on your Mac in your dock while you work
\- Lightweight (973KB) and simple by design
Current version:
Right now, the app is Dock-focused.
The ticker rotates through your watchlist directly in the Dock icon, showing the stock symbol, price, and price movement.
The roadmap I’m thinking through is:
Dock ticker first. Menu bar option next and eventually giving users the choice to toggle between menu bar or dock ticker.
Future ideas I’m considering:
\- Menu bar ticker mode
\- Quick-add preset watchlists like Mag 7, semiconductors, energy, ETFs, crypto, etc.
\- Small quick-view charts (1D, 5D, 30D, etc)
\- More Dock/icon display customization (pausing, re-starting, etc)
\- Optional alerts/watchlist notifications
\- Maybe a combined stock + crypto mode later
\- Brokerage syncing??
Pricing:
The app is currently a simple one-time purchase:
$2.99 on the Mac App Store
No subscription. I am considering adding freemium to help with download numbers. Like you can download and watch up to 5 stocks and if you want to add more it will be $2.99. Willing to test different models here if you think thats a good idea.
My current App Store Connect stats are pretty shite. I just launched about a week ago and I still havent made my first sale outside of friends and family.
Current impressions; 1,150
Product page views: 87
Sale outside of friends/family: 0
I know this is super simple and basic, Im not curing cancer here, and the goal isnt to compete with Bloomberg or Yahoo Finance, I just wanted something simple that rotates in the dock and there wasnt anything really like this out there and wanted to test my building skills and see if I could actually build and launch a product for the first time. And I did do that!
I’d genuinely love feedback from this community:
\- What do you like/dislike about it?
\- Do I have something here?
\- Would you use this in the Dock or would you prefer it in the menu bar?
\- Would both be useful? (like a toggle option!?)
\- What would make this feel like a real daily-use Mac utility instead of just a novelty?
This is my first published Mac app, so any feedback, criticism, feature ideas, or App Store advice would be massively appreciated!
Also, lastly; My goal with fbksoftware.com is to build a little portfolio of utility macOS apps with Rotating Stock Watchlist being my first
https://reddit.com/link/1tewp9m/video/gek8icm7mi1h1/player
Hey everyone @ r/macapps,
First-time Mac app developer/builder here.
I just launched my first macOS app and would love some feedback.
The app is called Rotating Stock Watchlist.
It’s a tiny stock ticker for your Mac Dock that rotates through your favorite stock tickers while you work. You can choose up to 25 stocks, and they rotate in the dock based on your desired interval (7s, 10s, 20s, etc).
The idea is simple:
Instead of opening a brokerage account, yahoo finance, bloomberg or any one of the million stock watchlist apps, I wanted something lightweight that sits passively in the Dock and keeps the main tickers I care about visible throughout the day.
Problem:
I honestly built this for me. I personally have a small diversified portfolio of 5-7 stocks in my retirement account, and I honestly dont like opening my brokerage account/checking the balances in there, just set and forget for the most part (but i do like price updates, not to actively trade or buy/sell, but just get a gauge on where they are price wise).
I didnt want to constantly be checking Koyfin or Stocktwits (the two main watchlist apps I use)
Menu bar apps can be useful, and there are a lot of those out there, but I iked the idea of using the Dock itself as a small glanceable, rotating ticker. (and this menu bar feature is on the roadmap to give users options).
What Rotating Stock Watchlist does:
\- Rotates through your selected stock tickers in the macOS dock
\- Lets you choose the rotation interval
\- Add/remove tickers from your watchlist
\- Rotates on your Mac in your dock while you work
\- Lightweight (973KB) and simple by design
Current version:
Right now, the app is Dock-focused.
The ticker rotates through your watchlist directly in the Dock icon, showing the stock symbol, price, and price movement.
The roadmap I’m thinking through is:
Dock ticker first. Menu bar option next and eventually giving users the choice to toggle between menu bar or dock ticker.
Future ideas I’m considering:
\- Menu bar ticker mode
\- Quick-add preset watchlists like Mag 7, semiconductors, energy, ETFs, crypto, etc.
\- Small quick-view charts (1D, 5D, 30D, etc)
\- More Dock/icon display customization (pausing, re-starting, etc)
\- Optional alerts/watchlist notifications
\- Maybe a combined stock + crypto mode later
\- Brokerage syncing??
Pricing:
The app is currently a simple one-time purchase:
$2.99 on the Mac App Store
No subscription. I am considering adding freemium to help with download numbers. Like you can download and watch up to 5 stocks and if you want to add more it will be $2.99. Willing to test different models here if you think thats a good idea.
My current App Store Connect stats are pretty shite. I just launched about a week ago and I still havent made my first sale outside of friends and family.
Current impressions; 1,150
Product page views: 87
Sale outside of friends/family: 0
I know this is super simple and basic, Im not curing cancer here, and the goal isnt to compete with Bloomberg or Yahoo Finance, I just wanted something simple that rotates in the dock and there wasnt anything really like this out there and wanted to test my building skills and see if I could actually build and launch a product for the first time. And I did do that!
I’d genuinely love feedback from this community:
\- What do you like/dislike about it?
\- Do I have something here?
\- Would you use this in the Dock or would you prefer it in the menu bar?
\- Would both be useful? (like a toggle option!?)
\- What would make this feel like a real daily-use Mac utility instead of just a novelty?
This is my first published Mac app, so any feedback, criticism, feature ideas, or App Store advice would be massively appreciated!
Also, lastly; My goal with fbksoftware.com is to build a little portfolio of utility macOS apps with Rotating Stock Watchlist being my first
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product. Whether I launch them or acquire others in the future, I am open to either so if any of you have potential apps for sale, I would love to potentially purchase other macOS apps and fit them into the portfolio!
Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rotating-stock-watchlist/id6762836219?mt=12
Website: https://fbksoftware.com/
Privacy Policy: https://fbksoftware.com/#privacy
Support: https://fbksoftware.com/#support
Thanks guys!
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Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rotating-stock-watchlist/id6762836219?mt=12
Website: https://fbksoftware.com/
Privacy Policy: https://fbksoftware.com/#privacy
Support: https://fbksoftware.com/#support
Thanks guys!
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Mac's standard dock has finally met it's match and what we have is better.
https://preview.redd.it/wqk3dmx3vj1h1.png?width=1710&format=png&auto=webp&s=5cf365fd1f3c22d364d72bdd9859b697e3899e89
If you’re happy with Mac’s Dock or prefer using another launcher, this post probably isn’t for you. But if you’ve always wondered why Apple never gave us proper Dock customisation, enjoy.
Two months ago, I would have said Dock customisation on macOS was dead. Then, suddenly, the past few months delivered a wave of genuinely impressive dock apps.
This first post focuses on apps that replace Mac’s Dock entirely. Part two, coming Monday, will focus on apps that work with the default Dock.
ExtraDock. No demo, 30-day money-back guarantee, €9.99 per year
I’ve praised ExtraDock for years. It began as a project from a developer who tested nearly every dock app available and built the one he actually wanted to use.
After being acquired by the DockFlow team, it was rewritten into one of the best dock customisation apps available. You can create unlimited docks, place them anywhere, switch between vertical and horizontal layouts, customise icons, hide docks, restore them, and far more.
From simple setups to animated snow effects, ExtraDock keeps adding features. If someone asks for multiple docks that can appear, disappear, and behave independently, this is usually my first recommendation.
The developers also have a strong reputation for supporting users. If you want maximum flexibility, ExtraDock is still one of the best options available.
DockDoor Pro. Limited demo available, $20 once-off
DockDoor was already popular among people customising the default Dock, so discovering DockDoor Pro was interesting. Unlike the free version, DockDoor Pro replaces the Mac Dock entirely.
It looks almost identical to Apple’s Dock, except it includes the features Apple should have added years ago. After a week of testing, I still hadn’t explored all the options.
The developer was responsive and patient while I endlessly compared everything to the old cDock app. I’d honestly given up on animated docks until I saw icons bouncing impatiently while waiting to launch.
Stable, polished, easy to install, and packed with features, I can't wait for yet another new release.
Docky. Free basic version, $19.99 once-off
Docky is probably the newest app here. At first, I thought it was simply another clean dock replacement until I realised how much functionality was hidden underneath.
Like DockDoor Pro, Docky replaces the default Dock so seamlessly you barely notice the switch. The animations are excellent, icon customisation is extensive, and even the Trash icon supports full and empty states with custom icons.
It also supports the classic Snow Leopard dock style that many people still want.
InfiniDock. 14-day fully functional demo
InfiniDock used to feel unstable and limited. The latest version surprised me. The app has clearly been redesigned and now looks polished, modern, and far more capable.
Animation exists, though not at the same level as some competitors. Still, it’s visually appealing and worth trying.
My only frustration is the lack of folder support inside the dock itself. Otherwise, it’s a solid app with a long history behind it.
MaxiDock. Limited demo available, $19 once-off
MaxiDock allows unlimited docks anywhere on the screen, vertically or horizontally. It supports animation, invisible docks, drag-and-drop functionality, and extensive customisation.
I nearly settled on MaxiDock permanently, but I dislike how folders need their own separate dock instead of cycling through setups using shortcuts.
I also still experience a strange issue where some apps refuse to relaunch after closing. I'm one of the few users affected.
Still, the demo is excellent and definitely worth trying if you’re already exploring dock apps.
Sidebar. 7-day fully
https://preview.redd.it/wqk3dmx3vj1h1.png?width=1710&format=png&auto=webp&s=5cf365fd1f3c22d364d72bdd9859b697e3899e89
If you’re happy with Mac’s Dock or prefer using another launcher, this post probably isn’t for you. But if you’ve always wondered why Apple never gave us proper Dock customisation, enjoy.
Two months ago, I would have said Dock customisation on macOS was dead. Then, suddenly, the past few months delivered a wave of genuinely impressive dock apps.
This first post focuses on apps that replace Mac’s Dock entirely. Part two, coming Monday, will focus on apps that work with the default Dock.
ExtraDock. No demo, 30-day money-back guarantee, €9.99 per year
I’ve praised ExtraDock for years. It began as a project from a developer who tested nearly every dock app available and built the one he actually wanted to use.
After being acquired by the DockFlow team, it was rewritten into one of the best dock customisation apps available. You can create unlimited docks, place them anywhere, switch between vertical and horizontal layouts, customise icons, hide docks, restore them, and far more.
From simple setups to animated snow effects, ExtraDock keeps adding features. If someone asks for multiple docks that can appear, disappear, and behave independently, this is usually my first recommendation.
The developers also have a strong reputation for supporting users. If you want maximum flexibility, ExtraDock is still one of the best options available.
DockDoor Pro. Limited demo available, $20 once-off
DockDoor was already popular among people customising the default Dock, so discovering DockDoor Pro was interesting. Unlike the free version, DockDoor Pro replaces the Mac Dock entirely.
It looks almost identical to Apple’s Dock, except it includes the features Apple should have added years ago. After a week of testing, I still hadn’t explored all the options.
The developer was responsive and patient while I endlessly compared everything to the old cDock app. I’d honestly given up on animated docks until I saw icons bouncing impatiently while waiting to launch.
Stable, polished, easy to install, and packed with features, I can't wait for yet another new release.
Docky. Free basic version, $19.99 once-off
Docky is probably the newest app here. At first, I thought it was simply another clean dock replacement until I realised how much functionality was hidden underneath.
Like DockDoor Pro, Docky replaces the default Dock so seamlessly you barely notice the switch. The animations are excellent, icon customisation is extensive, and even the Trash icon supports full and empty states with custom icons.
It also supports the classic Snow Leopard dock style that many people still want.
InfiniDock. 14-day fully functional demo
InfiniDock used to feel unstable and limited. The latest version surprised me. The app has clearly been redesigned and now looks polished, modern, and far more capable.
Animation exists, though not at the same level as some competitors. Still, it’s visually appealing and worth trying.
My only frustration is the lack of folder support inside the dock itself. Otherwise, it’s a solid app with a long history behind it.
MaxiDock. Limited demo available, $19 once-off
MaxiDock allows unlimited docks anywhere on the screen, vertically or horizontally. It supports animation, invisible docks, drag-and-drop functionality, and extensive customisation.
I nearly settled on MaxiDock permanently, but I dislike how folders need their own separate dock instead of cycling through setups using shortcuts.
I also still experience a strange issue where some apps refuse to relaunch after closing. I'm one of the few users affected.
Still, the demo is excellent and definitely worth trying if you’re already exploring dock apps.
Sidebar. 7-day fully
functional demo, $21 once-off
Sidebar has been around for years and remains one of the strongest dock replacements available. It was also one of the first apps I purchased during my invisible dock obsession.
Back then, cDock still existed and macOS security restrictions were less aggressive. Sidebar filled the gap by offering heavy customisation without requiring security hacks.
If animation matters most to you, Sidebar may feel limited. Beyond hover enlargement, it doesn’t focus heavily on animation.
What it does offer is an absurd level of customisation. I’ve used it for years and still haven’t explored half its features.
It now installs in an easier mode, but I’d strongly recommend switching to professional mode immediately. Chances are, whatever functionality you imagine, Sidebar probably already supports it.
DockFix. 7-day fully functional demo, €15 once-off
I discovered DockFix during the peak of my Dock obsession. Originally, it exposed hidden macOS Dock settings in a cleaner interface, before eventually becoming a full dock app.
Today it competes directly with the others and in some areas goes even further. It recently received a major performance overhaul with reduced CPU usage and added features.
The dock itself doesn’t animate much, but the icons certainly do. Icons can flip, shrink, bounce, rotate, and more.
Once you finish customising the dock, revisit settings and especially the workflow section. Many powerful options are hidden there.
DockStar. 30-day fully functional demo, $20 once-off
DockStar lets you create multiple docks, position them anywhere, and arrange icons freely. For pure customisation, it’s excellent.
Its main limitation is that newly launched apps do not automatically appear in the dock while it’s running. Animation is also fairly limited.
What makes DockStar interesting is that it goes far beyond dock replacement. It can place images anywhere on the screen, create sticky notes, and handle many desktop customisation tasks.
Even if it never becomes your main dock, it’s still worth trying because of everything else it can do.
ActiveDock 2. Fully functional 7-day demo, then $13.99
ActiveDock has existed for years and still offers a capable dock replacement with icon changes, customisation, and some animation support.
The ecosystem around it is also fairly large, with additional dock-related tools sold separately.
App Store Dock Apps
I largely stopped buying Dock apps from the App Store. Many are expensive, offer no demos, and promise far more than they deliver.
Another Dock is the exception.
Another Dock. No demo, $4.99
Originally released for free on Reddit, Another Dock later moved to the App Store.
It includes themes, custom dock backgrounds, icon customisation, the ability to hide the Dock entirely, and support for docks positioned anywhere on screen.
It’s not as advanced as the larger desktop apps, but at this price, it’s an excellent value and definitely worth watching.
Some other App Store dock apps worth exploring:
Super Floating Dock
Dockshelf
DockPilot
SideDock
SwitchGlass
Windows-style Dock Apps
Several of the apps above already support Windows-style layouts, but they focus specifically on recreating the Windows taskbar experience.
Taskbar. Free trial, then $25 once-off
Taskbar does exactly what the name suggests. A full Windows-style dock replacement for macOS.
uBar. 14-day trial, then $30 basic license
UBar was once considered abandoned until development suddenly resumed in 2025 with several rapid updates.
It remains one of the best-known Windows-style taskbar replacements for macOS and is also available through Setapp. Stable and polished, but at $30 there are far cheaper apps above with far more features.
On Monday, I’ll post part two, focusing on apps that customise the default macOS Dock rather than replacing it
Sidebar has been around for years and remains one of the strongest dock replacements available. It was also one of the first apps I purchased during my invisible dock obsession.
Back then, cDock still existed and macOS security restrictions were less aggressive. Sidebar filled the gap by offering heavy customisation without requiring security hacks.
If animation matters most to you, Sidebar may feel limited. Beyond hover enlargement, it doesn’t focus heavily on animation.
What it does offer is an absurd level of customisation. I’ve used it for years and still haven’t explored half its features.
It now installs in an easier mode, but I’d strongly recommend switching to professional mode immediately. Chances are, whatever functionality you imagine, Sidebar probably already supports it.
DockFix. 7-day fully functional demo, €15 once-off
I discovered DockFix during the peak of my Dock obsession. Originally, it exposed hidden macOS Dock settings in a cleaner interface, before eventually becoming a full dock app.
Today it competes directly with the others and in some areas goes even further. It recently received a major performance overhaul with reduced CPU usage and added features.
The dock itself doesn’t animate much, but the icons certainly do. Icons can flip, shrink, bounce, rotate, and more.
Once you finish customising the dock, revisit settings and especially the workflow section. Many powerful options are hidden there.
DockStar. 30-day fully functional demo, $20 once-off
DockStar lets you create multiple docks, position them anywhere, and arrange icons freely. For pure customisation, it’s excellent.
Its main limitation is that newly launched apps do not automatically appear in the dock while it’s running. Animation is also fairly limited.
What makes DockStar interesting is that it goes far beyond dock replacement. It can place images anywhere on the screen, create sticky notes, and handle many desktop customisation tasks.
Even if it never becomes your main dock, it’s still worth trying because of everything else it can do.
ActiveDock 2. Fully functional 7-day demo, then $13.99
ActiveDock has existed for years and still offers a capable dock replacement with icon changes, customisation, and some animation support.
The ecosystem around it is also fairly large, with additional dock-related tools sold separately.
App Store Dock Apps
I largely stopped buying Dock apps from the App Store. Many are expensive, offer no demos, and promise far more than they deliver.
Another Dock is the exception.
Another Dock. No demo, $4.99
Originally released for free on Reddit, Another Dock later moved to the App Store.
It includes themes, custom dock backgrounds, icon customisation, the ability to hide the Dock entirely, and support for docks positioned anywhere on screen.
It’s not as advanced as the larger desktop apps, but at this price, it’s an excellent value and definitely worth watching.
Some other App Store dock apps worth exploring:
Super Floating Dock
Dockshelf
DockPilot
SideDock
SwitchGlass
Windows-style Dock Apps
Several of the apps above already support Windows-style layouts, but they focus specifically on recreating the Windows taskbar experience.
Taskbar. Free trial, then $25 once-off
Taskbar does exactly what the name suggests. A full Windows-style dock replacement for macOS.
uBar. 14-day trial, then $30 basic license
UBar was once considered abandoned until development suddenly resumed in 2025 with several rapid updates.
It remains one of the best-known Windows-style taskbar replacements for macOS and is also available through Setapp. Stable and polished, but at $30 there are far cheaper apps above with far more features.
On Monday, I’ll post part two, focusing on apps that customise the default macOS Dock rather than replacing it
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DockFix - Reimagine your macOS Dock
DockFix is the ultimate Mac Dock replacement for extra customization, powerful features, and a productivity boost.
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