Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Iwan Dock

Floating app panels to replace your Dock & Launchpad

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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   boringBar – a taskbar-style dock replacement for macOS▲520

   Hi HN! I recently switched from a Fedora/GNOME laptop to a MacBook Air. My old setup served me well as a portable workstation, but I’ve started traveling more while working remotely and needed something with similar performance but better battery life. The main thing I missed was a simple taskbar that shows the windows in the current workspace instead of a Dock that mixes everything together. I built boringBar so I would not have to use the Dock. It shows only the windows in the current Space, lets you switch Spaces by scrolling on the bar, and adds a desktop switcher so you can jump…

   Apr 2026 · boringbar.app · its alternatives →

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   Dockside app for Mac▲130

   Dockside for Mac: native file shelf and Dock companion beside your Dock—staging for files, folders, links, apps, and text; recent screenshots & downloads; folder watch and drop zones. Apple Notarized, offline, macOS 13+. 14-day trial; $5.99 lifetime.

   2024 · hachipoo.com · its alternatives →

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   Captain▲191

   A Docker menu bar app for Mac

   2017 · getcaptain.co · its alternatives →

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   Pocket Screen▲207

   Keep any Mac window visible in a floating mini screen

   Jul 2026 · labs.toybird.com · its alternatives →

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   DockX▲232

   Everything on dock & menu bar

   2023 · dockx.app · its alternatives →

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   Slidepad▲249

   iPad style multitasking on your Mac

   2019 · slidepad.app · its alternatives →

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   Another Dock▲108

   An elegant native-style second dock for mac

   2025 · anotherdock.ahrisy.com · its alternatives →

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   TermBar▲199

   Your terminal in your Mac menubar

   2017 · its alternatives →

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   DynamicLake▲350

   Dynamic Island experience for Mac with apps & notifications

   Mar 2026 · dynamiclake.com · its alternatives →

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    DockDoor▲166

    Window peeking and alt-tab functionality for macOS

    2025 · dockdoor.net · its alternatives →

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    ZenithBar▲88

    The activity island Windows was missing

    Jul 2026 · zenithbar.com.br · its alternatives →

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    FloatBrowser▲158

    Mac menubar browser with tabs

    2024 · beauty-of-pixel.tech · its alternatives →

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    docktor▲101

    Your Dock's wasted side space, now full of widgets

    Jul 2026 · docktorapp.com · its alternatives →

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    DashPane▲97

    Built this for macOS because I wanted app switching to feel faster and more flexible than the default Command-Tab flow. DashPane combines app switching and launching in one flow, with: • customizable app shortcuts • fuzzy search for apps and windows • sidebar access • edge gestures • more consistent Command-Tab behavior • appearance, menu bar, and haptics settings This is the v2 update, shipped about a month after launch. A lot of the changes came from early user feedback. Site: https://www.dashpane.pro/

    Mar 2026 · dashpane.pro · its alternatives →

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    Surfdeck▲125

    Your tabs, within reach.

    Aug 2026 · surfdeck.app · its alternatives →

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    Snap▲173

    The floating dock for developers

    Feb 2026 · snap-dock.co · its alternatives →

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    ActiveDock 2▲105

    A customizable dock for your Mac

    2020 · noteifyapp.com · its alternatives →

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    App Pier for MacOS▲58

    Keyboard-centric app launcher & switcher

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    CharmBar▲134

    Mac dock icon customization app, personalize your macOS dock

    2025 · its alternatives →

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    uBar 4▲147

    The Dock replacement for the Mac.

    2017 · ubarapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Dock: Developer Optimization Content Kit▲135

    AI-powered tool to boost your app's visibility and downloads

    2025 · dock-app.com · its alternatives →

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    Docky▲91

    Pin, group, and remove apps easily from your dock

    Apr 2026 · getdocky.com · its alternatives →

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    Dynamic Dock▲111

    Quickly access apps & playlists

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    LaunchDeck▲77

    Launch Mac apps & sites with a hotkey and custom modes

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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