Captin vs Fluor
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Captin
5.0Tool to show caps lock status
Fluor
7.5Change the behavior of the fn keys depending on the active application
| Metric | Captin | Fluor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 11 | 95 |
| 90-day Installs | 24 | 305 |
| 365-day Installs | 140 | 1.2K |
| Version | 1.3.1 | 2.5.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3 | 2.1K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 125 |
| Open Issues | - | 46 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 11mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jan 11, 2017 |
Reviews
Captin
Captin is a simple macOS tool that shows the caps lock status, providing real-time updates and notifications. It is particularly useful for users who frequently type and want to avoid typos caused by caps lock.
Captin displays the current caps lock status on your macOS system.
Pros
- + Simple and solves a specific problem effectively
- + Lightweight and likely resource-efficient
- + Available via Homebrew for easy installation
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates raises maintenance concerns
- - Minimal community support and engagement
Fluor
Fluor is a unique tool that allows users to customize the behavior of their function keys based on the active application, making it ideal for those who use multiple apps requiring different function key behaviors. It offers per-app customization and integrates seamlessly with macOS.
Fluor customizes function key behavior based on the active application.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
- + Customizable function key behavior per application
- + Seamless integration with macOS using Swift
Cons
- - Compatibility issues with certain software like Karabiner
- - Potential learning curve for setting up rules