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Honer vs AltTab
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Honer
5.0Utility that draws a border around the focused window
AltTab
7.5Enable Windows-like alt-tab
| Metric | Honer | AltTab |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 6.1K |
| 90-day Installs | 3 | 19.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 42 | 72.8K |
| Version | 1.1 | 10.12.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 301 | 15.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 16 | 498 |
| Open Issues | 13 | 57 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Apr 14, 2014 | Oct 15, 2019 |
Reviews
Honer
Honer is a simple yet useful macOS utility that draws a border around the focused window, helping users quickly identify which window is active. It's a lightweight tool designed for those who work with multiple windows and need better visual cues for window management.
Honer draws a border around the currently focused window to help users quickly identify it.
Pros
- + Simple and effective visual cue for window management
- + Lightweight and resource-friendly
- + Open-source under MIT license
Cons
- - No auto-updates, relying on manual checks for new versions
- - Active crashes reported by users
AltTab
AltTab brings Windows-like alt-tab functionality to macOS, offering a familiar way to switch between windows. It's popular among users transitioning from Windows or seeking a different app-switching experience.
Enables Windows-style alt-tab window switching on macOS.
Pros
- + Implements a familiar Windows-style alt-tab interface
- + Active development and strong community support
- + Customizable settings for a tailored experience
Cons
- - Some users report performance issues and bugs
- - Occasional UI glitches and notifications post-uninstallation