Mac-to-iOS harmony is finally getting real. Across fresh releases, developers ship Mac and iOS counterparts to keep workflows smooth and synced.
Refbox lets you place floating visual notes and refs over any app—a lightweight workspace for design refs and quick reminders. It feels polished for a V1, but the price is steep and there’s no trial. The devs are active on Discord, which some users say is a bright spot. [1]
Context Dock makes switching Dock setups on the fly a breeze, letting you carve out work, study, or focus contexts without rearranging your desktop. [2]
On the browser side, Trackless Links Pro lands as a universal purchase for Mac and iOS. It blocks trackers, forces redirects, and fixes annoying sites, with iCloud-backed sync and a handy Web Archive lookup. [3]
- Filters: powerful blocklist for tracking parameters. [3]
- Redirects: full engine (regex) to reclaim privacy-friendly fronts. [3]
- Tweaks: UI tweaks and copy-paste fixes. [3]
Sidebar's 1.9.0 update brings Tahoe-ready visuals, a built-in icon designer, Start menu enhancements, Finder pinning, multimedia controls, and a 30% license discount. [4]
Meanwhile, Griddle remains a beloved tiling manager and is now free forever. [5]
Taken together, this signals a growing appetite for cross-device UX within the Apple ecosystem. Industry watchers say this cross-device approach could define the near-term Mac and iOS app scene.
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Anyone here tried Refbox for keeping visual notes or refs on screen?
Discussion on Refbox for Mac: floating visual notes, performance and price debated; mentions PureRef as free alternative by users here.
View sourceContext Dock — a small mac app that lets you switch Dock setups instantly for work, study, or focus modes
A post reviews Context Dock, a macOS tool for switching Dock setups; seeks feedback and mentions open-source option.
View sourceI built a native Safari power-tool for Mac (that you also get on iOS) to block trackers, force redirects, and fix annoying sites. It's live on Product Hunt today! (50%+ off over the weekend)
Trackless Links Pro launches Mac/iOS; praised polish, cross-platform sync; user queries promos, codes, and how it compares to Wipr overall
View sourceSidebar the modern Dock replacement for macOS - Major 1.9.0 update
Sidebar macOS dock replacement 1.9.0 brings icon designer, searchable settings, start menu tweaks, Finder pins, Tahoe visuals.
View sourceGriddle - now free forever
Griddle Mac tiling window manager becomes completely free; praised for utility and privacy; SSL warnings spark trust concerns; OSS considered.
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