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IntelliDock vs TopNotch

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

IntelliDock

7.0
Utilities

Hides the Dock when it is overlapped by a window

TopNotch

7.0
Utilities

Utility to hide the notch

Metric IntelliDock TopNotch
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 46 191
90-day Installs 131 726
365-day Installs 503 2.3K
Version 1.0 1.3.2
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 13 89
GitHub Forks 2 3
Open Issues 1 1
License MIT
Language Shell Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1y ago
First Seen Jan 7, 2021 Aug 9, 2023

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

TopNotch

TopNotch is a free utility that hides the notch on MacBook models, offering a cleaner display experience. It's particularly useful for users who find the notch distracting during presentations or app usage.

Hides the notch on MacBook models, providing a seamless display experience.

Pros

  • + Free and effective solution for hiding the notch.
  • + Simple and user-friendly interface.
  • + Community support and positive reception.

Cons

  • - Compatibility issues with certain macOS versions and third-party apps.
  • - Lack of recent GitHub activity and unclear license.