Comparison

SecureState vs Docksy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SecureState

Features
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Overview SecureState helps you understand your device’s security in a way that’s clear, approachable, and genuinely useful. Instead of digging through technical checklists or guessing whether something is safe, SecureState gives you a real-time security score paired with plain-language guidance. The goal is simple: help you feel safe, confident, and informed every time you use your device. How It Works SecureState checks the key factors that influence your overall security β€” from device settings to your immediate digital environment. Each category contributes to your score, which updates as conditions change. You’ll know right away when everything looks good, when something needs attention, and what steps can help improve your safety. The app is designed to be educational without ever being overwhelming. Every scan includes straightforward context so you understand why something matters and how it affects your day-to-day security. Most checks involve simple, interactive steps you confirm yourself β€” such as verifying your environment or reviewing device settings. This keeps the app lightweight, privacy-focused, and fully under your control. (Note: SecureState does not replace antivirus software or provide real-time threat monitoring.) Key Features β€’ Real-Time Security Score – A clear visual indicator showing how secure your current situation is. β€’ Device Safety Checks – iOS version status, lock screen protections, passcode strength, screen recording detection, and more. β€’ Situational Awareness – Understand risks related to your network, surroundings, and connections β€” such as public Wi-Fi exposure or nearby Bluetooth activity. β€’ Clear Recommendations – Practical, friendly suggestions explaining what’s safe, what’s not, and how to improve your score. β€’ Security Tips & Guidance – Learn everyday habits that help keep your device more secure. Pro Features Upgrade for deeper insight into your security habits: β€’ Theme Color Picker – Personalize your dashboard. β€’ Achievement Badges – Earn badges as you build stronger security habits over time. β€’ Vulnerability Trends – Track how your security improves, stays consistent, or shifts day-to-day. Subscription details are available in the app. Privacy First SecureState doesn’t collect personal data or send your information anywhere. All assessments and calculations happen privately on your device. Your security status belongs to you β€” and stays with you. Made for Everyday Users You don’t need to be a security expert to understand what’s happening on your device. SecureState focuses on clarity, not complexity, so you always know where you stand and what you can do to feel safer and more in control. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://samgusa.github.io/SecureState-privacy-policy/

About

Docksy

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Docksy turns a spare iPhone or iPad into a control deck for your Mac. Think of a grid of glossy glass keys, each one a button you set up to do something useful the moment you tap it. Want to take a screenshot, paste plain text, mute a call, or jump to your next slide? Put it on a key. Tap it. Docksy tells your Mac to do it. Every press answers back with a little haptic tap, and the volume slider ratchets as it rises, so it feels real under your thumb. Docksy is free and open source. There are no accounts, no sign-ins, no ads, and no tracking. Nothing you do leaves your own devices. HOW IT WORKS Docksy needs the free companion Mac app. Your iPhone or iPad and your Mac find each other over your local Wi-Fi, with no setup beyond approving the Local Network prompt. The phone sends your taps to the Mac, and the Mac runs them. Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network. WHAT YOU CAN PUT ON A KEY - Keyboard shortcuts, like Copy, Paste, or any combo you choose - Open an app, a website, a file, or a folder - Close, minimize, or quit a window - Play, pause, skip, or mute media - A volume slider with haptics - Countdown timers - Type a saved snippet of text - Folders and pages, so you can hold far more than one screen of keys MAKE IT YOURS Resize keys, set your own images, and group actions into folders and pages. Build one layout for editing video, another for calls, another for music. Switch between them in a tap. WHAT YOU NEED - The free Docksy app for Mac, running on the Mac you want to control - Both devices on the same local Wi-Fi network - Permission to use the Local Network, so the two apps can find each other PRIVACY Docksy collects no data. It has no servers and no cloud. Your keys, your actions, and your taps stay on your own devices and travel only across your own local network. The project is open source, so anyone can read exactly what it does. Docksy is built for anyone who wants quick, physical control of their Mac, whether you stream, edit, present, take a lot of calls, or just like a tidy set of buttons within reach.

Screenshots

SecureState4 screens
Docksy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Docksy at none against SecureState's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SecureState sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Docksy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
SecureState versus Docksy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecureStateDocksy
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul GreenhillDYAL SINGH

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SecureState

Subscriptions2
  • SecureState Plus - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • SecureState Plus - Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • SecureState Pro$0.99
None

Docksy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SecureState free?
SecureState is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Docksy free?
Docksy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SecureState or Docksy have ads?
Neither SecureState nor Docksy shows ads.

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