Alcove vs Mos
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Alcove
8.0Utility to add Dynamic Island like features to notch area
Mos
8.0Smooths scrolling and set mouse scroll directions independently
| Metric | Alcove | Mos |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 401 | 3.3K |
| 90-day Installs | 923 | 9.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 3.3K | 32.6K |
| Version | 1.7.2 | 4.2.0,20260505.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 323 | 19.2K |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | 604 |
| Open Issues | 10 | 333 |
| License | — | NOASSERTION |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 24, 2024 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Alcove
Alcove adds Dynamic Island-like features to the notch area on MacBooks, enabling customizable notifications and controls. It enhances the system status area with interactive elements, benefiting users who want a more interactive and visually appealing experience.
Customizes the MacBook notch area for notifications and controls, similar to the iPhone's Dynamic Island.
Pros
- + Customizable notch area for notifications
- + Integration with macOS notifications
- + Active development and responsive issue handling
Cons
- - Unknown license and development language
- - May be too intrusive for some users
Mos
Mos enhances mouse scrolling on macOS by offering smooth scrolling and independent direction settings. It's ideal for users seeking precise control over their mouse experience.
Mos customizes and enhances mouse scrolling behavior on macOS.
Pros
- + Customizable scrolling directions and smoothness settings
- + Enhances mouse experience on macOS, especially for external mice
- + Lightweight and resource-efficient
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Open issues may indicate ongoing bugs or feature requests