Flic vs Fluor
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Flic
6.0Driver for the Flic bluetooth button
Fluor
7.5Change the behavior of the fn keys depending on the active application
| Metric | Flic | Fluor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 5 | 95 |
| 90-day Installs | 18 | 308 |
| 365-day Installs | 58 | 1.2K |
| Version | 2.1.0 | 2.5.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 465 | 2.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 20 | 125 |
| Open Issues | 1 | 46 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Kotlin | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Dec 1, 2019 | Jan 11, 2017 |
Reviews
Flic
Flic is a macOS driver for the Flic Bluetooth button, enabling users to integrate physical button interactions with their devices. It allows custom actions and integrates with various applications, benefiting those who prefer tactile controls for app navigation.
Flic is a driver that enables integration of the Flic Bluetooth button with macOS applications.
Pros
- + Enables Bluetooth button integration for tactile control
- + Supports custom actions for app navigation
- + Open-source with Apache-2.0 license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Low installation count over 30 days
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