Alcove vs OnlySwitch
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Alcove
8.0Utility to add Dynamic Island like features to notch area
OnlySwitch
8.0System and utility switches
| Metric | Alcove | OnlySwitch |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 401 | 343 |
| 90-day Installs | 923 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 3.3K | 7.8K |
| Version | 1.7.2 | 2.6.7 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 323 | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | 232 |
| Open Issues | 10 | 55 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 24, 2024 | Aug 7, 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
OnlySwitch
OnlySwitch is a versatile menu bar app offering system tweaks like hiding the MacBook notch, dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration. It benefits users seeking quick access to system settings.
OnlySwitch provides a menu bar interface for system settings and utility switches.
Pros
- + All-in-one design for system tweaks
- + Unique MacBook notch hiding feature
- + Dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration
- + Auto-updates
Cons
- - Past stability issues with macOS updates
- - Some users may find features overwhelming