Haptic Touch Bar vs Shifty
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Haptic Touch Bar
6.0Add haptic feedback to Touch Bar buttons
Shifty
7.5Menu bar app that provides more control over Night Shift
| Metric | Haptic Touch Bar | Shifty |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 5 | 18 |
| 90-day Installs | 11 | 45 |
| 365-day Installs | 57 | 211 |
| Version | 2.4.0,240,1540815050 | 1.2 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1 | 1.3K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 35 |
| Open Issues | - | 34 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5mo ago | 3y ago |
| First Seen | Nov 21, 2017 | Aug 23, 2017 |
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.
Shifty
Shifty is a macOS menu bar app that enhances Night Shift by offering custom schedules and color temperature adjustments. It benefits users seeking more control over their display settings for better comfort and productivity.
Shifty provides enhanced control over macOS Night Shift, allowing users to customize schedules and color temperatures.
Pros
- + Offers extensive customization for Night Shift settings
- + Open-source with an active community contributing to its development
- + Positive reception in tech communities for enhancing macOS features
Cons
- - Some users report issues with syncing settings and location services
- - Development activity has decreased since 2022