Find clear answers about choclift, Apple Shortcuts, Mac app launching, websites, Apple Vision Pro support, privacy, pricing, and how to connect your devices. This FAQ covers the most common questions about using choclift to control your Mac from iPhone and visionOS.
What is choclift?
choclift is a productivity app that lets you control parts of your Mac from your iPhone or Apple Vision Pro. You can launch Mac apps, trigger Apple Shortcuts, open websites, switch between recent apps, and use gestures for everyday Mac workflows.
What can I do with choclift?
With choclift, you can open your favorite Mac apps, trigger Apple Shortcuts, launch websites, switch between recent apps, and use gestures for actions like minimizing, maximizing, copying, and pasting. It turns your iPhone or Apple Vision Pro into a separate control surface for your Mac.
Can choclift run Apple Shortcuts on my Mac?
Yes, choclift lets you trigger Apple Shortcuts on your Mac from your iPhone or Apple Vision Pro. You can add shortcuts to your choclift bar, customize them with emojis, and run them with a simple tap instead of opening the Shortcuts app manually.
Does choclift work with websites?
Yes, choclift can open websites on your Mac from your iPhone or Apple Vision Pro. You can save website bookmarks with it's favicon and a custom name, then launch them from your choclift bar with a single tap.
Does choclift work on Apple Vision Pro?
Yes, choclift supports visionOS in addition to iOS and macOS. The Apple Vision Pro app can be used as a spatial companion interface for triggering actions and interacting with your Mac.
How do I connect choclift to my Mac?
To use choclift, install the app on your Mac and on your iPhone or Apple Vision Pro. The Mac app shows a pairing code, which you enter on your other device to connect them.
Do I need an account to use choclift?
No, choclift does not require a user account. The app is designed to work between your own Apple devices without creating a separate choclift login.
Does choclift send my Mac data to a server?
No, choclift’s device communication happens directly between your devices and does not use a central server for Mac-to-device pairing or control. The app uses a temporary pairing code to connect your devices.
Is choclift free?
choclift offers free functionality, with some advanced features available through the optional Added Sugar subscription. Features such as multiple pages or App Time Travel may require Added Sugar depending on the current app version.
Is choclift an alternative to Cmd + Tab?
choclift is not a direct replacement for Cmd + Tab, but it gives you a more visual and customizable way to switch between Mac apps. Instead of cycling through open apps, you can pin favorite apps, open recent apps, and trigger workflows from your iPhone.
Who is choclift for?
choclift is for Mac users who want faster access to apps, websites, Apple Shortcuts, and everyday workflows. It is especially useful for productivity users, creators, developers, designers, automation fans, and Apple ecosystem power users.