Hidden Dock and App Launcher
Keep selected apps near the edge of the screen without leaving them permanently visible. Hidden Dock works alongside the existing Mac Dock, and its App Launcher expands access to additional apps.
Stash
Stash is a macOS utility that keeps apps and system controls accessible from the edges and corners of the screen without permanently cluttering the desktop. It also includes App Profiles and an iPhone companion, Stash Deck, with controls for supported creative applications.
Hidden Mac controls at the edges of your screen
Stash is a macOS utility for keeping apps and frequently used Mac controls accessible without permanently occupying visible screen space. It runs from the menu bar and places controls at screen edges and corners, including a Hidden Dock, Edge Sliders, and Corner Dials.
The app also adapts its available controls to the application in use through App Profiles. Stash Deck extends the system to an iPhone for Mac control, app launching, and widgets; its included Creative Pro feature provides contextual controls for Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Blender.
Core features
Edge Sliders
Assign the left or right screen edges to controls such as volume, brightness, or appearance, then reach them without opening a separate settings panel.
Corner Dials
Use screen corners to adjust volume, brightness, keyboard backlight, and audio output.
App Profiles
Automatically change the apps and controls shown by Stash according to the application currently in use.
Stash Deck and Creative Pro
Extend Stash to an iPhone for Mac control, app launching, and widgets. Creative Pro adds contextual tools, precision controls, and color controls for Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Blender.
Practical use cases
Reducing visible desktop clutter
Keep a selected set of frequently opened applications close at hand through Hidden Dock while leaving the standard Dock available for its normal use.
Making routine Mac adjustments
Assign volume, brightness, appearance, or audio output to screen edges and corners so adjustments are available during work without navigating through system menus.
Switching between application workflows
Use App Profiles to switch the apps and controls presented by Stash when moving between different applications, reducing the need to reconfigure the interface for each task.
Adding a phone-based control surface
Use an iPhone as a secondary control surface for the Mac, launch an app from the phone, or keep selected widgets available. Creative users can use contextual controls and sliders in supported Adobe apps and Blender.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Combines app access and system controls in one menu-bar utility.
- Offers several access methods—hidden dock, edge sliders, and corner dials—so controls can be placed around a user's existing workflow.
- App Profiles can change the available apps and controls based on the active application.
- Includes an iPhone companion with widgets and app-specific creative controls.
- The 24-hour trial includes the complete feature set, with Monthly and Lifetime purchase options listed for up to three Macs.
Cons
- Requires macOS Tahoe; older macOS versions are not supported.
- Creative Pro is described on its dedicated page as coming soon, so availability may vary.
- Stash Deck requires both the Stash Mac app and the iPhone companion for its phone-based features.
FAQ
What macOS version does Stash require?
Stash requires macOS Tahoe. Older macOS versions are not supported according to the product site.
Does Hidden Dock replace the Mac Dock?
No. Hidden Dock works alongside the existing macOS Dock and holds the apps you want available without keeping them visible all the time.
What is Stash Deck?
Stash Deck is the free iPhone companion to Stash for Mac. It can control the Mac, send an app from the iPhone to open on the Mac, and provide widgets such as Spotify, Timer, Claude Code, and Codex. Creative Pro is included with Stash Deck and adds controls for supported creative apps.
Which creative applications are supported by Creative Pro?
Creative Pro is included with Stash. It turns Stash Deck into contextual tools, precision sliders, color controls, and app-specific tool controls for Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Blender. The Creative Pro page describes the feature as coming soon.
What is included in the trial and paid plans?
The 24-hour trial includes the full Stash feature set. After the trial, the site lists a $3.99-per-month Monthly option or a $19.99 one-time Lifetime option, with use on up to three Macs for either plan. Monthly access can be cancelled at any time.
Quick Facts
- Category
- macOS utility
- Platform
- Mac; Stash Deck companion for iPhone
- System requirement
- macOS Tahoe
- Primary workflow
- Edge- and corner-based access to apps and Mac controls
- Supported creative apps
- Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Blender
- Trial and pricing
- 24-hour full-feature trial; $3.99/month or $19.99 once, for up to 3 Macs
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