HapticKey vs Fluor
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
HapticKey
7.0Trigger haptic feedback when tapping Touch Bar
Fluor
7.5Change the behavior of the fn keys depending on the active application
| Metric | HapticKey | Fluor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 9 | 59 |
| 90-day Installs | 16 | 258 |
| 365-day Installs | 83 | 1.2K |
| Version | 0.7.0 | 2.5.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.7K | 2.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 62 | 125 |
| Open Issues | 20 | 46 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jan 11, 2017 |
Reviews
HapticKey
HapticKey enhances macOS experience by triggering haptic feedback on the Touch Bar, offering customizable intensity for a more engaging interaction. It's particularly beneficial for users who frequently use the Touch Bar for navigation or shortcuts.
Triggers haptic feedback when tapping the Touch Bar, providing tactile responses.
Pros
- + Enhances user experience with tactile feedback
- + Customizable haptic intensity settings
- + Open-source and actively maintained
Cons
- - High CPU usage reported
- - Does not support all MacBook Pro models
Fluor
Fluor is a unique tool that allows users to customize the behavior of their function keys based on the active application, making it ideal for those who use multiple apps requiring different function key behaviors. It offers per-app customization and integrates seamlessly with macOS.
Fluor customizes function key behavior based on the active application.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
- + Customizable function key behavior per application
- + Seamless integration with macOS using Swift
Cons
- - Compatibility issues with certain software like Karabiner
- - Potential learning curve for setting up rules