Continuity Activation Tool vs Fluor
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Continuity Activation Tool
6.0Enable continuity features on compatible hardware
Fluor
7.5Change the behavior of the fn keys depending on the active application
| Metric | Continuity Activation Tool | Fluor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 95 |
| 90-day Installs | - | 305 |
| 365-day Installs | 12 | 1.2K |
| Version | 1.0 | 2.5.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.6K | 2.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 148 | 125 |
| Open Issues | 245 | 46 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Shell | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Dec 20, 2014 | Jan 11, 2017 |
Reviews
Continuity Activation Tool
The Continuity Activation Tool enables Continuity features like Handoff, Instant Hotspot, and AirDrop on older Macs that aren't officially supported. It's a unique utility for users looking to extend functionality on legacy hardware.
Enables Continuity features on compatible Mac hardware.
Pros
- + Enables advanced features on older Macs
- + Open-source and community-driven
- + Large and active user base
Cons
- - No longer actively maintained
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
- - Potential system instability
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