StockDockStockDock vs Stox
Stox and StockDock are both free, open source and native Swift, with quotes, holdings and alerts in the menu bar. The real difference is which markets and data sources they are built around.
Facts checked on from each app's US Mac App Store listing.
Side by side
| StockDock | Stox | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, open source (MIT) | Free, open source (GPL-3.0) |
| Markets | Anything with a Yahoo Finance symbol: global stocks, ETFs, indices, crypto, forex | China A-shares, Hong Kong and US stocks, indices, ETFs, funds, futures, metals, FX |
| Data source | Yahoo Finance (live stream); optional Hyperliquid for overnight and weekend prices | Tencent Finance and Sina Finance; Hong Kong delayed about 15 minutes |
| Search | Symbol, company name or ISIN | Code, name or pinyin initials; paste several codes at once |
| Crypto | Yes, via Yahoo Finance symbols | Not mentioned in the listing |
| Portfolio | Multiple portfolios, average cost, short positions and leverage, P&L net of tax | Holdings with buys, sells, dividends, realized profit, profit calendar |
| Alerts | Price, daily change, 52-week high/low; Discord and Slack webhooks | Price, percentage, take-profit, stop-loss, limit-up/down, 52-week, rapid moves |
| Sync | Local file, JSON export and import | iCloud sync across your Macs, plus backup file |
| Installation | Homebrew (brew install simonsruggi/tap/stockdock) or a signed, notarized .dmg from GitHub; not on the Mac App Store | Mac App Store |
| Minimum macOS | macOS 14 Sonoma | macOS 13 |
| Languages | English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese | English, Chinese |
Highlighted: the stronger app on that point, where the difference is clear.
Which one to choose
Choose StockDock if
- You invest in European or other markets beyond China, Hong Kong and the U.S.
- You want crypto and stocks in the same portfolio.
- You search by ISIN, or want short and leveraged positions with the right P&L.
- You want alerts mirrored to Discord or Slack.
Choose Stox if
- You trade China A-shares or Hong Kong stocks and want order book, fund flow and limit prices.
- You want your data synced across your Macs through iCloud.
- You track dividends and realized profit trade by trade.
- You prefer installing from the Mac App Store, or your Mac runs macOS 13.
Frequently asked questions
Are both apps really free?
Yes. Both are open source with no in-app purchases: StockDock under MIT, Stox under GPL-3.0.
Which is better for European stocks?
StockDock covers any exchange Yahoo Finance lists and lets you search by ISIN. Stox's listing focuses on China, Hong Kong and US markets.
Can I move my portfolio between Macs?
Stox syncs through iCloud. StockDock exports portfolios to a JSON file that you import on the other Mac.