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DroidID vs Secretive
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
DroidID
5.5Secretive
8.5Store 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