Knock - Tap Control
Tap to control your computer
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Turn your iPhone into a tap controller for your computer. Trigger shortcuts, control apps, and actions with simple taps.
Turn your iPhone into a tap controller for your computer. Trigger shortcuts, control apps, and actions with simple taps.
Knock turns your iPhone into a simple, powerful controller.
Trigger shortcuts, control apps, and actions using taps - either on your desk or directly on your screen.
How it works:
Knock works alongside the Knock desktop app.
Install and open the Knock app on your computer
Connect your iPhone and computer on the same local network
Assign actions (shortcuts, app controls, commands)
Use your iPhone to trigger them instantly with taps
Two simple modes
Desk Mode
Place your iPhone face down on your desk and tap the surface near your phone. Knock detects the vibration and triggers your assigned actions.
Button Mode
Tap directly on your iPhone screen to trigger actions - no desk required.
What you can do
• Play, pause, and skip music
• Launch apps and workflows
• Trigger custom shortcuts
• Control your computer without switching windows
Designed to feel natural
Knock is built to be fast, simple, and reliable.
Use it while working, studying, or relaxing - no complex setup required.
Important
• Works with the Knock desktop app (available at tryknock.app)
• Both devices must be on the same local network
• All communication stays within your local network
Privacy
Knock does not collect personal data.
It only connects locally to send your tap actions.
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
New app icon to suit V2 version of MacBook App
The developer, WILL ALEXANDER GIESS, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- WILL ALEXANDER GIESS
- Size
- 1.9 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 TryKnock
