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reverscan vs HeyDock

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reverscan compared with HeyDock
Detailreverscan logo reverscanHeyDock logo HeyDock
What it doesWorld's first reverse file search for Mac A Mac Dock replacement that reshapes itself around what you're doing
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inIN Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree plan included with unlimited indexing and deep scans on entire computer and 50 screenshots with OCR and URLs. Pro plan at ₹499 one-time payment (launch price) includes unlimited screenshots with OCR and URLs and unlimited external drives. 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
  • Search files by uploading images or documents instead of typing filenames
  • Auto-organize screenshots with source URLs and page titles from browsers
  • Full-text search across PDFs, documents, images and design files
  • Search by dominant color in images
  • Deep scan with OCR for scanned PDFs and handwritten notes
  • Index and search external drives
  • Copy text from any screenshot
  • Swipe left to delete or organize screenshots with progress rewards
  • Works offline and passed Apple's security check for malware
  • 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
  • Only app that remembers source URLs and page titles from browser screenshots
  • Visual similarity search using Apple Vision framework for images
  • One-time purchase with perpetual access, no recurring subscription fees
  • Built and maintained by a solo developer with sustainable approach
  • Refer a friend to unlock one free external drive index per referral
  • 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
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)28 +1 (up) since last check6 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)32
Citation Flow (Majestic)206
Referring domains (Majestic)221

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