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AltTab vs Swift Shift

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

AltTab

7.5
Utilities

Enable Windows-like alt-tab

Swift Shift

7.0
Utilities

Window manager

Metric AltTab Swift Shift
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.5 7.0
30-day Installs 6.1K 66
90-day Installs 19.8K 224
365-day Installs 72.9K 888
Version 10.12.0 1.0.3
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 15.0K 537
GitHub Forks 498 21
Open Issues 57 20
License GPL-3.0 MIT
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 3mo ago
First Seen Oct 15, 2019 May 14, 2025

Reviews

AltTab

AltTab brings Windows-like alt-tab functionality to macOS, offering a familiar way to switch between windows. It's popular among users transitioning from Windows or seeking a different app-switching experience.

Enables Windows-style alt-tab window switching on macOS.

Pros

  • + Implements a familiar Windows-style alt-tab interface
  • + Active development and strong community support
  • + Customizable settings for a tailored experience

Cons

  • - Some users report performance issues and bugs
  • - Occasional UI glitches and notifications post-uninstallation

Swift Shift

Swift Shift is a window manager that simplifies moving and resizing windows on macOS. It offers a modern, efficient tool for users seeking better window management capabilities. The app is free, open-source, and actively maintained.

Swift Shift helps users manage and organize their windows more efficiently on macOS.

Pros

  • + Efficient window management tool
  • + Free and open-source under MIT license
  • + Auto-updates for the latest features and fixes

Cons

  • - Some performance and resource usage issues noted
  • - Moderate community discussion compared to its potential