Comparison

Dock Float Remote vs OpenIntent

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

Head to head
About

Dock Float Remote

Features
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[ Note: This app requires 'Dock Float' for Mac to be installed on your Mac. ] Control 'Dock Float'—the powerful custom launcher for Mac—right at your fingertips. Dock Float Remote transforms your iPhone and iPad into a dedicated wireless macro pad for your Mac. No need to buy expensive external hardware. Simply tap your iPad screen on your desk to launch Mac apps and open essential files or folders instantly. Expand your workstation beyond desktop screen limits into a unified mobile ecosystem. Features ■ All Your Mac Docks in Your Hands Custom Docks created on your Mac sync to your mobile screen in real time. Effortlessly swipe between multiple Docks to find the exact tools you need. ■ One-Touch Instant Launch No complex mouse movements or memorizing keyboard shortcuts required. Just tap an icon on your mobile screen to launch Mac apps or open designated documents and folders immediately. ■ Custom Action Buttons Boost your workflow with dedicated system control 'Action Buttons'. Assign your most frequently used functions to control your Mac intuitively: - Mission Control - Launchpad or Apps (supported on macOS 26 or higher) - Screen Capture ■ Tailored Display Modes Choose between Standard or Large icon modes to best match your device screen size (iPhone/iPad) and personal touch preference. ■ Always-On Macro Keypad (Keep Awake Mode) Enable the 'Keep Your iPhone/iPad Awake' option while connected to power to prevent your screen from turning off. Use it as an always-ready touch control center—just like a high-end hardware macro keypad. Download Dock Float Remote today and supercharge your Mac workflow! (This app operates on the same Wi-Fi or local network as your Mac.) ■ System Requirements - Prerequisite: Requires Dock Float for macOS installed on your Mac. - Network: Mac and iOS devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. - Compatibility: Requires iOS/iPadOS 18.6 or higher.

About

OpenIntent

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OpenIntent turns the usual tap-to-open action into an automatic opening flow you personally arrange first. The app still opens normally, but the opening experience now starts with the steps you designed. How it works - Choose the apps you want to protect and put them into groups - Add "custom pre-unlock logic" and "Unlock and Open App" to a Shortcut - Add the Shortcut to your Home Screen - Open the app by tapping the Home Screen Shortcut; your custom logic runs first - In Shortcuts automation, set this rule: when the app closes, "Lock" Privacy and product truth - No collection, no tracking, fully local, no network access - App selection is handled by Apple Screen Time; OpenIntent does not know or understand your specific choices - No account required to get started

Screenshots

Dock Float Remote4 screens
OpenIntent3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dock Float Remote at every 3 days against OpenIntent's every 2 weeks. OpenIntent's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dock Float Remote ships an update every 3 days, OpenIntent every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Dock Float Remote versus OpenIntent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDock Float RemoteOpenIntent
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoungHo KimZhaochen Ren

In-app purchases

None

Dock Float Remote

No in-app purchases

None

OpenIntent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dock Float Remote free?
Dock Float Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenIntent free?
OpenIntent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dock Float Remote or OpenIntent have ads?
Neither Dock Float Remote nor OpenIntent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dock Float Remote or OpenIntent?
Dock Float Remote ships an update every 3 days, and OpenIntent every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dock Float Remote was updated on October 10, 2026 and OpenIntent on October 1, 2026.

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