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DroidID vs Secretive

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

DroidID

5.5
Security & Privacy

Secretive

8.5
Security & Privacy

Store SSH keys in the Secure Enclave

Metric DroidID Secretive
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 5.5 8.5
30-day Installs 1 413
90-day Installs 1 1.2K
365-day Installs 17 3.9K
Version 1.4,7 3.0.4
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 98 8.2K
GitHub Forks 16 192
Open Issues 11 160
License GPL-3.0 MIT
Language Objective-C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 9y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jun 10, 2020

Reviews

DroidID

DroidID enables Mac users to unlock their computers using an Android phone's fingerprint sensor, offering a unique biometric authentication method. It integrates mobile biometrics with desktop security, appealing to users seeking alternative authentication options.

DroidID unlocks your Mac using your Android phone's fingerprint sensor.

Pros

  • + Innovative use of Android fingerprint sensors for Mac authentication
  • + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
  • + Provides an alternative to traditional Mac unlocking methods

Cons

  • - No updates since 2017, indicating potential abandonment
  • - Known issues with newer macOS versions like Big Sur

Secretive

Secretive securely stores SSH keys in your Mac's Secure Enclave, offering an extra layer of protection for developers and security-conscious users. It integrates seamlessly with macOS, ensuring your keys are protected by hardware-level security.

Stores SSH keys in the Mac's Secure Enclave for enhanced security.

Pros

  • + Secure storage using the Secure Enclave
  • + Seamless integration with macOS
  • + Open-source with active community support

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some open issues that need addressing