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PiP vs Loop

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

PiP

8.0
Utilities

Always on top window preview

Loop

8.0
Utilities

Window manager

Metric PiP Loop
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 77 563
90-day Installs 253 1.6K
365-day Installs 1.5K 6.7K
Version 3.01 1.4.2
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 796 10.2K
GitHub Forks 40 218
Open Issues 15 43
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 3mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Sep 2, 2018 May 15, 2019

Reviews

PiP

PiP offers an always-on-top window preview, perfect for multitaskers. It allows users to manage multiple windows without switching contexts, making it ideal for those who need constant access to various applications.

PiP keeps windows on top, enabling users to manage multiple apps without context switching.

Pros

  • + Always-on-top window management
  • + Enhances multitasking efficiency
  • + Lightweight and efficient due to C language implementation

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Previous crash issues, though resolved

Loop

Loop is a sleek macOS window manager offering elegant window snapping, resizing, and customization. Its intuitive design and powerful features benefit power users and designers seeking precise window control.

Loop helps organize and manage windows on macOS with features like snapping and resizing.

Pros

  • + Elegant and intuitive design
  • + Powerful window snapping and resizing features
  • + Active development and responsive issue handling

Cons

  • - Occasional bugs, though quickly resolved
  • - Limited direct community discussion