Pick the macOS Dock if…
You use one screen and never wonder why your Mac is slow.
ScreenDocksDownloadthe macOS Dock alternative
ScreenDocks vs the macOS Dock
The macOS Dock is great on one screen. With two, there is still only one Dock, and it moves to whichever screen your pointer pushes it to. It also shows a dot for running apps, but not which one is making your Mac slow.
Side by side
| the macOS Dock | ScreenDocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Docks with two screens | One, it moves between screens | One per screen, stays put (Pro) |
| Which app is eating RAM | No — open Activity Monitor | Red dot + size on the Dock (Pro) |
| Styles | One | Glass, Pill, Bubbles, Minimal, Shelf |
| Price | Free | Free for one Dock · Pro $12.99 once |
the macOS Dock: Free, built into macOS — read on support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-the-dock-mh35859/mac on 2026-10-20. Prices change; check their site.
Which one should you pick?
Pick ScreenDocks if…
You use two screens, or you want the Dock to tell you which app to quit.
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