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Gray vs Karabiner Elements

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Gray

6.0
Utilities

Tool to set light or dark appearance on a per-app basis

Karabiner Elements

8.0
Utilities

Keyboard customiser

Metric Gray Karabiner Elements
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 20 5.7K
90-day Installs 63 16.6K
365-day Installs 269 52.7K
Version 0.17.0 16.0.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.4K 21.7K
GitHub Forks 50 898
Open Issues 21 286
License NOASSERTION Unlicense
Language Swift C++
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Gray

Gray allows users to set light or dark mode on a per-app basis, providing a unique customization option for macOS Mojave and later. It is ideal for users who want tailored appearance settings for different applications.

Gray enables users to set the light or dark appearance for individual applications on macOS.

Pros

  • + Allows per-app customization of light and dark mode
  • + Free and open-source software
  • + Supports macOS Mojave and later versions

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature requires manual checks for updates
  • - Not actively maintained, which may affect future compatibility

Karabiner Elements

Karabiner Elements is a powerful keyboard customization tool for macOS, offering advanced features for remapping keys and customizing input. It is ideal for power users, developers, and gamers who need precise control over their keyboard setup.

Customizes keyboard settings, allowing users to remap keys, create custom shortcuts, and adjust input behavior.

Pros

  • + Highly customizable with extensive options for key remapping
  • + Active development and strong community support
  • + Popular among power users and developers

Cons

  • - Complex setup may be overwhelming for beginners
  • - Some historical issues with compatibility and functionality