HapticKey vs Middle
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
HapticKey
7.0Trigger haptic feedback when tapping Touch Bar
Middle
7.0Add middle click for Trackpad and Magic Mouse
| Metric | HapticKey | Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 8 | 37 |
| 90-day Installs | 21 | 101 |
| 365-day Installs | 79 | 484 |
| Version | 0.7.0 | 1.14 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.7K | — |
| GitHub Forks | 62 | — |
| Open Issues | 20 | — |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Objective-C | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 10mo ago | — |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
Middle
Middle adds middle click functionality to macOS Trackpad and Magic Mouse, enabling users to perform actions like navigating in browsers or IDEs with a single click. It's a niche utility that benefits power users and developers who rely on middle clicks.
Enables middle click functionality on macOS Trackpad and Magic Mouse.
Pros
- + Solves a niche problem for users needing middle clicks
- + Supports both Trackpad and Magic Mouse
- + Actively maintained with auto-updates
Cons
- - Appeals to a limited audience
- - Lack of community support or discussion