Pock review
Pock brings Dock, media, system controls, and widgets to the Touch Bar at no cost.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Pock is a free macOS utility that puts widgets and controls on a MacBook Touch Bar. It suits Mac users who want quick access to the Dock, media playback, system status, and other controls without paying for the app. The Dock widget supports notification badges and multiple windows, while other built-in options include an Escape key, brightness and volume controls, local weather forecasts, and information such as time, Wi-Fi, and battery status. Pock is a focused Touch Bar hub rather than a general-purpose Mac utility.
Its breadth is the main draw: users can combine app access, playback controls, system information, and weather in the same strip, then configure widget settings and reorder their positions. This makes it relevant to people who want to tailor the Touch Bar around the actions and information they check most often. Developers can also refer to PockKit documentation to build custom widgets, extending beyond the included options. Pock is open source, and its site says it will always be available as free software.
The trade-off is that Pock depends on the Touch Bar and requires macOS 10.15 or later, so it is not a fit for users seeking a broader desktop control panel or for Macs outside that requirement. It makes the most sense for solo Mac users who value a configurable Touch Bar and can work within its widget-based approach. Those who do not use the Touch Bar, or who need a utility centered on functions beyond its display, should look elsewhere. There are no paid tiers to compare; Pock's published description presents it as free software.
Pock pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Places the macOS Dock in the Touch Bar with notification badges and multi-window support
- Combines media, Escape, brightness, volume, and system status controls
- Supports widget reordering and custom widgets through PockKit documentation
- Where it doesn't
- Requires macOS 10.15 or later
- Its focus is limited to Touch Bar widgets and controls
- Custom widget creation requires working from PockKit documentation
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