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CapsLockNoDelay vs KeepingYouAwake

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

CapsLockNoDelay

8.0
Utilities

Removes delay when pressing the caps lock

KeepingYouAwake

8.0
Utilities

Tool to prevent the system from going into sleep mode

Metric CapsLockNoDelay KeepingYouAwake
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 107 1.1K
90-day Installs 274 3.8K
365-day Installs 1.6K 11.1K
Version 1.0.8 1.6.8
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 963 6.3K
GitHub Forks 23 244
Open Issues 2 36
License MIT MIT
Language Swift Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 10mo ago 6mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

CapsLockNoDelay

CapsLockNoDelay removes the annoying delay when pressing the caps lock key on macOS, making typing more seamless for users who frequently use caps lock. It's a lightweight, open-source solution that addresses a specific but frustrating issue.

CapsLockNoDelay eliminates the delay when activating the caps lock key on macOS.

Pros

  • + Addresses a specific and frustrating issue with caps lock delay
  • + Lightweight and open-source
  • + Free to use under MIT license

Cons

  • - No auto-updates, which could lead to compatibility issues
  • - Limited community support and discussion

KeepingYouAwake

KeepingYouAwake is a lightweight macOS app designed to prevent your Mac from entering sleep mode. It's ideal for users who need their system to stay active, such as developers or content creators working on time-sensitive tasks.

Prevents the system from entering sleep mode.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and efficient, doesn't consume significant resources.
  • + Works reliably in clamshell mode, useful for laptop users.
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates and issue resolutions.

Cons

  • - Some older macOS versions had compatibility issues, though these are resolved.
  • - Lacks advanced features compared to alternatives.