DockPops brings iPhone-style folders to the macOS Dock. Group apps, files, and folders into Pops, open them from a Dock icon, and launch anything in one click. Customize the look and feel of the popover and dock icon. Browse files and folders, preview them with Quick Look. On-device AI suggestions, zero telemetry, one-time purchase ā no subscription.
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I built DockPops because the Mac's Dock never got the folder treatment the iPhone did. Dock "stacks" show files, but there's no good way to group apps ā let alone apps, files, folders, and links together without making a bunch of shortcuts.
DockPops fixes that. You create Pops ā groups of anything launchable ā and open them from the Dock with one click. A popover grid pops up right where your cursor already is, and swiping moves between Pops like pages on an iPhone home screen.
A few things I'm proud of:
š One click to anything. Apps launch, files open, folders drill in, and Space gives you a Quick Look preview ā all without leaving the Pop.
š Multiple Dock icons. Pin individual Pops to your Dock as their own icons. The icon can even render a live grid of what's inside.
š¤ SmartyPops. On macOS 26, Apple's on-device Foundation Models suggest Pops based on what's installed. Nothing leaves your Mac.
š Genuinely private. Zero network calls, zero telemetry, zero analytics. The app literally has no networking code.
š° No subscription. Ever. Free tier gets you 2 Pops. One $1.99 purchase unlocks everything, forever.
It's pure AppKit/SwiftUI, runs on macOS 14+, You can buy a standalone version from the website, or from the Mac App Store (requires a free companion app to unlock multiple dock icons)
I'd love to hear how you organize your Dock today ā and what would make you switch. I'll be here all day answering questions.