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Pock vs Taskbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Pock
7.0Utility to display the Dock in the Touch Bar
Taskbar
6.0Windows-style taskbar as a Dock replacement
| Metric | Pock | Taskbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 42 | 61 |
| 90-day Installs | 97 | 168 |
| 365-day Installs | 311 | 801 |
| Version | 0.9.0-22 | 1.5.2.1,2025,11 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 10.1K | 1.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 370 | 165 |
| Open Issues | 70 | 189 |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | Java |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Nov 21, 2024 |
Reviews
Pock
Pock is a unique utility that brings the Dock to the Touch Bar, offering quick app access. It's ideal for MacBook users seeking a more efficient workflow.
Displays the Dock in the Touch Bar for quick app access.
Pros
- + Unique integration of Dock into Touch Bar
- + Seamless macOS integration
- + Open-source with MIT license
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - Inactive development
Taskbar
Taskbar offers a Windows-style taskbar to replace macOS's Dock, providing app switching, system controls, and customization. Ideal for users preferring a familiar interface from Windows on macOS.
Replaces the macOS Dock with a Windows-style taskbar for app management and system access.
Pros
- + Customizable interface
- + Integration with system controls
- + Familiar for Windows users
Cons
- - Not recently updated
- - Numerous open issues