Cove for Mac
Cove for Mac is a productivity tool designed for macOS power users who frequently switch between projects or contexts.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Instantly save and restore your entire Mac workspace
Who should look elsewhere
Requires a recent version of macOS.
Pros
- +Significantly reduces time spent on context switching.
- +Ensures all applications, windows, and files are restored to their exact previous state.
- +One-time purchase with lifetime updates.
- +All data is stored locally on your Mac, ensuring privacy.
- +Supports a wide range of popular browsers and development tools.
Cons
- −Requires a recent version of macOS.
- −Not available on the Mac App Store due to API restrictions.
- −Requires Accessibility and Automation permissions for full functionality.
Key features
- ✓Session Capture and Restore
- ✓Workspace Parking (saves current state before closing apps)
- ✓Auto-detect Session Suggestions
- ✓Browser Tab and State Capture (Safari, Chrome, Brave, Edge, Arc)
- ✓Terminal Session Working Directory Preservation (Terminal, iTerm)
- ✓Reusable Session Templates
- ✓macOS Focus Mode Integration
- ✓Linked Items (Reminders, Notes, URLs) Auto-Open
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetime License | $19.99 | month | Save unlimited sessions; All adapters: Safari, Chrome, Arc, Terminal, VS Code, Xcode, Slack; Auto-detect, templates, linked items, Focus Mode |