Haptic Touch Bar vs MiddleClick
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Haptic Touch Bar
6.0Add haptic feedback to Touch Bar buttons
MiddleClick
7.0Utility to extend trackpad functionality
| Metric | Haptic Touch Bar | MiddleClick |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 1.3K |
| 90-day Installs | 15 | 2.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 52 | 11.4K |
| Version | 2.4.0,240,1540815050 | 3.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1 | 2.5K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 116 |
| Open Issues | - | 34 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 21, 2017 | Dec 13, 2013 |
Reviews
Haptic Touch Bar
Haptic Touch Bar adds haptic feedback to Touch Bar buttons, enhancing user experience with tactile responses. It's ideal for users who rely on the Touch Bar for productivity or prefer tactile feedback. The app is unique in providing this feature, which Apple's default setup lacks.
Adds haptic feedback to Touch Bar buttons, providing tactile responses for user interactions.
Pros
- + Unique haptic feedback feature enhances user experience.
- + Can improve productivity by speeding up workflows.
- + Recent update shows some level of maintenance.
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates may lead to compatibility issues.
- - Low community traction and support.
MiddleClick
MiddleClick enhances trackpad functionality by enabling middle-click gestures through three-finger taps or clicks. It supports both trackpads and Magic Mouse, offering a productivity boost for users who rely on middle-click actions.
Enables middle-click functionality via three-finger gestures on trackpads and Magic Mouse.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
- + Supports both trackpads and Magic Mouse
- + Addresses a productivity gap in macOS functionality
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions