Haptic Touch Bar vs OnlySwitch
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Haptic Touch Bar
6.0Add haptic feedback to Touch Bar buttons
OnlySwitch
8.0System and utility switches
| Metric | Haptic Touch Bar | OnlySwitch |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 346 |
| 90-day Installs | 15 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 52 | 7.8K |
| Version | 2.4.0,240,1540815050 | 2.6.7 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1 | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 232 |
| Open Issues | - | 55 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 21, 2017 | Aug 7, 2023 |
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.
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