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Last Window Quits vs AltTab

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Last Window Quits

6.0
Utilities

Automatically quit apps when their last window is closed

AltTab

7.5
Utilities

Enable Windows-like alt-tab

Metric Last Window Quits AltTab
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 7.5
30-day Installs 33 6.1K
90-day Installs 79 19.8K
365-day Installs 279 72.9K
Version 1.1.4,2024,12 10.12.0
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 9 15.0K
GitHub Forks - 498
Open Issues 4 57
License GPL-3.0
Language HTML Swift
Last GitHub Commit 11mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Nov 19, 2024 Oct 15, 2019

Reviews

Last Window Quits

Last Window Quits automatically quits macOS applications when their last window is closed, streamlining your workflow by reducing open apps. It's ideal for power users and developers who manage multiple applications simultaneously.

The app quits applications when their last window is closed.

Pros

  • + Helpful for reducing open applications
  • + Lightweight and efficient
  • + Auto-updates keep the app current

Cons

  • - Some compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
  • - Open feature requests indicate room for improvement

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