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gSwitch vs OnlySwitch
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
gSwitch
6.0Set which graphics card to use
OnlySwitch
8.0System and utility switches
| Metric | gSwitch | OnlySwitch |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 367 | 343 |
| 90-day Installs | 2.0K | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 3.4K | 7.8K |
| Version | 1.9.7 | 2.6.7 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 921 | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 54 | 232 |
| Open Issues | 17 | 55 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Apr 7, 2019 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Reviews
gSwitch
gSwitch is a macOS menu bar app that allows users to manually switch between integrated and discrete graphics cards on dual-GPU MacBooks. It provides a simple way to optimize performance and battery life, benefiting users with specific GPU usage needs.
Enables manual control over GPU selection on dual-GPU MacBooks.
Pros
- + Provides direct control over GPU selection for optimized performance.
- + User-friendly interface with a menu bar presence.
- + Open-source and available for free under the MIT license.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual installation of new versions.
- - Compatibility issues reported with older MacBooks and macOS Big Sur.
OnlySwitch
OnlySwitch is a versatile menu bar app offering system tweaks like hiding the MacBook notch, dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration. It benefits users seeking quick access to system settings.
OnlySwitch provides a menu bar interface for system settings and utility switches.
Pros
- + All-in-one design for system tweaks
- + Unique MacBook notch hiding feature
- + Dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration
- + Auto-updates
Cons
- - Past stability issues with macOS updates
- - Some users may find features overwhelming