DockLock Lite

Name: DockLock Lite
Author: Ihor July

Stop Dock from Jumping Screens

Only for Mac

Free · In‑App Purchases

Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Productivity
Developer

Ihor July
Language

EN
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Size

3
MB

Mac

DockLock Lite prevents unwanted Dock movement between screens, keeping it on your preferred display. When the pointer reaches the bottom edge of another screen, macOS can move the Dock there accidentally. DockLock Lite keeps your multi-monitor setup stable. DockLock apps are highly optimized to keep CPU usage as low as possible while running in the background. DockLock Lite and DockLock Plus DockLock Lite includes a 7-day trial with all Lite features. After the trial ends, core Dock locking remains free, while hiding the app's Dock and menu bar icons requires a subscription. Monthly and yearly plans are available through in-app purchases. DockLock Plus provides a lifetime license with a one-time purchase and adds advanced automation through Shortcuts, URL schemes, and command-line tools. Search for "DockLock Plus" on the Mac App Store. Key features - Hide the Dock during screen sharing or meetings with one or multiple screens (see the FAQ on the official website). - Keep the Dock fixed on your chosen monitor. - Choose which monitors allow Dock movement. - Hold a modifier key to move the Dock temporarily. - Enable or disable Dock locking quickly from the menu bar. - Launch automatically at system startup (requires macOS 12 or later). - Hide the app's Dock and menu bar icons during the trial or with a subscription. - Restore the Dock after sleep or startup to the first screen selected in "Allow Dock on Display". - Family Sharing for eligible subscriptions. Setup and limitations - Moving and locking the Dock across displays requires at least two connected displays. Sidecar (iPad) and DisplayLink count as additional displays. - Dock hiding also works on a single screen. Enable macOS auto-hide and deselect that screen in "Allow Dock on Display". Select it again or disable Dock locking to show the Dock again. - The Dock must be at the bottom of the screen. Left and right positions are not supported. - Enable the macOS option "Displays have separate Spaces". - DockLock Lite can only lock the Dock to displays where macOS allows manual Dock movement. At least a few pixels of the display's bottom edge must not overlap another display. - Command+Tab switching remains tied to the Dock's location. Support and feedback If you have questions, suggestions, or problems, please contact me through the official support page. Thank you for choosing DockLock Lite! Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

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Works very well. Subscription pop-up is annoying.
Jun 10
BruceLeasure
I am using the free version of this app. It works flawlessly, but I’m annoyed by the subscription reminder that pops up every time I start the app (when I start up my Mac). I’m not going to pay an ongoing subscription just to keep my dock from moving, but I WOULD HAPPILY PAY A NOMINAL ONE-TIME FEE TO MAKE THE POP-UP GO AWAY. Just a suggestion. Thanks for keeping my dock anchored!
Works very well. Subscription pop-up is annoying.
Jun 10
BruceLeasure

I am using the free version of this app. It works flawlessly, but I’m annoyed by the subscription reminder that pops up every time I start the app (when I start up my Mac). I’m not going to pay an ongoing subscription just to keep my dock from moving, but I WOULD HAPPILY PAY A NOMINAL ONE-TIME FEE TO MAKE THE POP-UP GO AWAY. Just a suggestion. Thanks for keeping my dock anchored!
Works very welll
10/22/2025
MikaelNYC
This is the one app online that solves this weird limitation on Mac that drives you crazy. Ever wonder why the dock jumps screens when you use multiple screens on Mac. Whenever you point with your mouse the bottom middle part of the dock, it moves the dock where you are. This is an app that locks your dock, and also works when locking unlocking your laptop (you’ll find another app online that copies this one but that doesn’t work when unlocking). The engineer behind the app is super responsive in case of bugs!
Works very welll
10/22/2025
MikaelNYC

This is the one app online that solves this weird limitation on Mac that drives you crazy. Ever wonder why the dock jumps screens when you use multiple screens on Mac. Whenever you point with your mouse the bottom middle part of the dock, it moves the dock where you are. This is an app that locks your dock, and also works when locking unlocking your laptop (you’ll find another app online that copies this one but that doesn’t work when unlocking). The engineer behind the app is super responsive in case of bugs!
Not a lite version at all!
07/24/2025
RadianWear
This is not a lite version of the app, it is just a 7 day trial. The most basic function of locking your dock does not even work in the lite version after the 7 days expires.EDIT: Response to the developer. I am not penalizing it for no reason or to be a Jerk. You call it a lite version which implies REDUCED functionality or basic functionality. The core point of this product is to LOCK THE DOCK. Removing that just makes it a useless product. Why don't you consider removing advanced features like auto start with the OS or starting on a prefered screen etc. Otherwise just call this what it is "DockLock Trial Version". I didn't nug the pro version, I rated this version for what it was, a trial and not a lite version.

Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback and for using DockLock Lite. In version 1.4.4 I have brought back a free mode, so after the 7 day trial ends the core Dock locking functionality continues to work for free, while advanced features require a license. I hope this update better matches what you expect from a lite version and makes the app more useful for you.
Not a lite version at all!
07/24/2025
RadianWear

This is not a lite version of the app, it is just a 7 day trial. The most basic function of locking your dock does not even work in the lite version after the 7 days expires.EDIT: Response to the developer. I am not penalizing it for no reason or to be a Jerk. You call it a lite version which implies REDUCED functionality or basic functionality. The core point of this product is to LOCK THE DOCK. Removing that just makes it a useless product. Why don't you consider removing advanced features like auto start with the OS or starting on a prefered screen etc. Otherwise just call this what it is "DockLock Trial Version". I didn't nug the pro version, I rated this version for what it was, a trial and not a lite version.
Developer Response 12/03/2025
Thank you for your feedback and for using DockLock Lite. In version 1.4.4 I have brought back a free mode, so after the 7 day trial ends the core Dock locking functionality continues to work for free, while advanced features require a license. I hope this update better matches what you expect from a lite version and makes the app more useful for you.
Works perfectly as described
05/27/2025
Maaz_Mac
I was searching for something like this for a long time hoping every year Apple would provide this feature out of the box in the new OS but I was disappointed. Until I found this. No more annoying unintended dock appearances on other screens. My favorite part is once you hide the menu bar icon and remove icon from dock, and enable at startup, you simply would never know if something like this exists. Works like a charm
Works perfectly as described
05/27/2025
Maaz_Mac

I was searching for something like this for a long time hoping every year Apple would provide this feature out of the box in the new OS but I was disappointed. Until I found this. No more annoying unintended dock appearances on other screens. My favorite part is once you hide the menu bar icon and remove icon from dock, and enable at startup, you simply would never know if something like this exists. Works like a charm

- Improved setup guidance when changing which displays can show the Dock. - Fixed Dock and menu bar icon visibility settings so they apply correctly and remain in effect after restarting the app.

Version 1.5.2 5d ago

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Seller: Ihor July
Size: 3 MB
Category: Productivity
Compatibility: Requires macOS 10.9 or later.

Mac
Requires macOS 10.9 or later.
Languages: English and 31 more

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Age Rating: 4+

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DockLock Lite - Monthly $1.99

DockLock Lite - Yearly $16.99

DockLock Lite - Special Offer $39.99

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DockLock Lite

Ratings & Reviews

Works very well. Subscription pop-up is annoying.

Works very welll

Not a lite version at all!

Works perfectly as described

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Accessibility

Supported Features

VoiceOver

Voice Control

Dark Interface

Differentiate Without Color Alone

Sufficient Contrast

Reduced Motion

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Supports

Family Sharing