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Captin vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Captin
5.0Tool to show caps lock status
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | Captin | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 11 | 3.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 24 | 10.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 140 | 10.2K |
| Version | 1.3.1 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3 | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 54 |
| Open Issues | - | 38 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 11mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Feb 5, 2026 |
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
Thaw
Thaw is a menu bar manager for macOS that offers customization and control over the menu bar items. It is a fork of Ice, designed to enhance the user experience by providing a sleek and functional interface. Users who value a clean and organized menu bar will benefit from this app.
Thaw allows users to customize and manage their macOS menu bar items.
Pros
- + Customizable menu bar items
- + Active development and updates
- + Forked from a well-known menu bar manager
Cons
- - Open bugs reported by users
- - Compatibility issues with macOS 26