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HapticKey vs OnlySwitch

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

HapticKey

7.0
Utilities

Trigger haptic feedback when tapping Touch Bar

OnlySwitch

8.0
Utilities

System and utility switches

Metric HapticKey OnlySwitch
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 9 262
90-day Installs 16 1.1K
365-day Installs 83 5.7K
Version 0.7.0 2.7.2
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.7K 5.5K
GitHub Forks 62 232
Open Issues 20 55
License MIT MIT
Language Objective-C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 6mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 7, 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

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