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IntelliDock vs AltTab
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
IntelliDock
7.0Hides the Dock when it is overlapped by a window
AltTab
7.5Enable Windows-like alt-tab
| Metric | IntelliDock | AltTab |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 46 | 6.1K |
| 90-day Installs | 131 | 19.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 503 | 72.9K |
| Version | 1.0 | 10.12.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 13 | 15.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 2 | 498 |
| Open Issues | 1 | 57 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Shell | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 7, 2021 | Oct 15, 2019 |
Reviews
IntelliDock
IntelliDock is a macOS utility that automatically hides the Dock when it's overlapped by a window, maximizing screen space. It's ideal for users who work with multiple windows or need more space for content.
Automatically hides the Dock when a window covers it.
Pros
- + Maximizes screen space by hiding the Dock when overlapped
- + Efficient script-based solution
- + Free and open-source with MIT license
Cons
- - Script nature may be less user-friendly
- - Not actively developed beyond recent commits
AltTab
AltTab brings Windows-like alt-tab functionality to macOS, offering a familiar way to switch between windows. It's popular among users transitioning from Windows or seeking a different app-switching experience.
Enables Windows-style alt-tab window switching on macOS.
Pros
- + Implements a familiar Windows-style alt-tab interface
- + Active development and strong community support
- + Customizable settings for a tailored experience
Cons
- - Some users report performance issues and bugs
- - Occasional UI glitches and notifications post-uninstallation