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HotkeyClash vs OnlySwitch

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

HotkeyClash

6.0
Utilities

Keyboard shortcut conflict detector

OnlySwitch

8.0
Utilities

System and utility switches

Metric HotkeyClash OnlySwitch
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs - 253
90-day Installs - 728
365-day Installs - 5.0K
Version 0.9.2 3.0.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 189 5.5K
GitHub Forks 8 232
Open Issues 3 55
License GPL-2.0 MIT
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 23d ago 8mo ago
First Seen Oct 20, 2026 Aug 7, 2023

Reviews

HotkeyClash

HotkeyClash is a macOS menu bar app designed to detect keyboard shortcut conflicts across various applications and system settings. It helps users identify and resolve conflicting shortcuts, ensuring a smoother workflow. Ideal for those who use multiple apps with custom shortcuts.

Detects and resolves keyboard shortcut conflicts across applications and system settings.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source under GPL-2.0
  • + Helps prevent frustrating shortcut conflicts
  • + Lightweight menu bar app with a clean interface

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Still in early development with potential bugs

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