Parall

Parall lets you run supported Mac apps as separate instances, each with its own name and Dock icon. Where the target app supports it, instances can also use separate accounts, profiles, and data. Lightweight shortcuts launch the original app without modifying it, including supported sandboxed apps based on Electron, Firefox, Chrome, and Eclipse. You can also configure environment variables, command-line arguments, Dock effects, Info.plist parameter overrides, and an optional menu bar icon, or create Web App, file, folder, and command-line shortcuts.

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Run supported apps in multiple instancesSeparate data where supportedTurn websites into Dock shortcutsAdd a menu bar icon for any appVerified and tested through macOS 27 Golden GateNative macOS appmacOS 10.11 through 27 Golden Gate

Included in Parall

Run supported apps as independent instances
Create Web App Shortcuts from any website URL
Set custom data paths for Web App Shortcuts
Add optional menu bar icons for any shortcut while the target app is running
Set separate data folders for supported apps, including sandboxed Electron, Firefox, Chrome, and Eclipse based apps
Run command-line tools from the Dock with custom arguments and environment variables
Create file and folder shortcuts that open in their default app
Apply per-shortcut Dock effects and animations
Override shortcut appearance with Follow System, Light, or Dark mode
Advanced Info.plist parameter overrides for each shortcut (for experienced users)
No background services or automatic telemetry
Native WebKit web shortcuts without Electron or bundled Chrome
No system or app file modifications
MS Teams and WhatsApp web app support with notifications, unread badges, and optional menu bar background mode
Supports multiple browsers and apps
Can run separate Philips Hue Sync instances with separate app data for different display setups
Define custom environment variables per shortcut
Advanced HOME override for compatible apps with a containerized structure
Mac App Store Family Sharing
Privacy-first design
Extract icons from any app or file for custom shortcuts
Draw labels on top of shortcut icons
Control full screen menu bar behavior for supported Chrome based browsers
Experimental control of Dock icon visibility
Customize menu bar icon appearance (scale, grayscale, template mask)
Limited iOS/iPadOS app shortcuts (no data separation or dedicated Dock icon)

App Trust Preview

App Trust Preview turns macOS security metadata into readable trust reports before you open apps, installers, disk images, executables, or scripts.

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Local analysisQuick Look and CLImacOS 10.13 or newer

Inspect apps, packages, disk images, executables, and scripts
Review signing, notarization, sandboxing, entitlements, and privacy access
Use Finder Quick Look before opening or installing a file
Export JSON or text reports from Terminal

DockLock Pro

DockLock Pro controls Dock placement across displays, keeping your Dock where your workflow expects it and unlocking placement behavior beyond App Store limits.

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Dock placement controlWebsite-only Pro editionmacOS 10.9 or newer

Lock the Dock to a chosen monitor
Auto-relocate after wakeup and display changes
Move side Docks and vertical Docks across displays
Control Dock layouts without system patches or SIP changes

LockLines

LockLines creates plain-text macOS lock screen messages that fit, with previews for the first visible message and scroll-down details.

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Plain-text messagesLock screen previewMac App Store

Write owner notes, contact details, and asset labels
Preview visible and scrollable lock screen states
Decorate plain text with readable borders
Copy a message ready for System Settings

App Archiver

App Archiver reclaims lasting disk space from Mac apps while keeping archived apps visible in place and ready to restore when opened.

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Lasting disk savingsDouble-click restorationmacOS 12 or newer

Archive apps in place while keeping them visible in Applications and launchers
Optimize installed apps and keep using them normally
Create ZIP or DMG backups on local or removable storage
Keep documents and app data untouched