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IntelliDock vs AltTab

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

IntelliDock

7.0
Utilities

Hides the Dock when it is overlapped by a window

AltTab

7.5
Utilities

Enable 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