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lum9a vs HeyDock

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lum9a compared with HeyDock
Detaillum9a logo lum9aHeyDock logo HeyDock
What it doesThe cutest to-do list, free forever A Mac Dock replacement that reshapes itself around what you're doing
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Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree plan: unlimited tasks and calendar sync, XP, levels, Glow and world building, streaks, daily gifts, focus sessions and reminders, sync across all devices. Plus Monthly: $1.99 per month, everything in Free plus no ads, Aurora and Halo outfits with new monthly outfit, more study sounds, 2 extra s Solo: $19 one-time for one Mac (was $19, now $9 with founding discount for first 500 buyers). Duo: $29 one-time for two Macs (was $29, now $19 with founding discount for first 500 buyers). Pro+ planned for v2 at $4 per month or $36 per year as optional add-on. Every 1.x update included. US dollars b
Key features
  • Canvas and Google Calendar sync
  • XP and leveling system
  • Pixel world building with Glow currency
  • 25-minute focus timer with sounds
  • Daily streaks and streak savers
  • Smart phone reminders
  • Friend sharing and world viewing
  • No password sign-in with email
  • Cross-device sync
  • Multiple world locations unlocked by leveling
  • Task-based modes with custom apps, sites and widgets per mode
  • Stay-or-switch gate during Focus with friction-based pauses
  • On-device AI that judges whether apps and sites fit your current mode
  • Held notifications delivered as one digest when you switch modes
  • Session restore showing where you left off with notes on your work
  • 30 live widgets customizable per mode or desktop
  • Full macOS Dock replacement including Downloads, Trash and badges
  • Claude Code integration with cards when sessions finish
  • Browser extension for Chrome, Brave, Arc and Edge to gate sites
  • Twelve themes with four kinds of glass and mode wallpapers
What makes it different
  • Free forever with no credit card required
  • Makes homework engaging through pixel world gamification
  • Automatic Canvas assignment syncing
  • Integrates school and personal tasks in one place
  • Works on any device as a web app
  • Friction instead of walls—pauses make drifting a choice, not traps
  • Privacy by default with on-device AI that never leaves your Mac
  • Pay once with no subscription for a native, lightweight app
  • Dock reshapes with your task instead of filtering by app
  • One-time purchase keeps working offline for up to 30 days
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Open sourceNot given Not given
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 +4 (up) since last check6 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)02
Citation Flow (Majestic)06
Referring domains (Majestic)11

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