Skip to content
cask.news
← Browse all apps

macSKK vs Sogou Input Method

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

macSKK

7.0
Utilities

SKK Input Method

Sogou Input Method

6.0
Utilities

Input method supporting full and double spelling

Metric macSKK Sogou Input Method
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 6.0
30-day Installs 61 132
90-day Installs 221 185
365-day Installs 606 189
Version 2.19.0 624d
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 275
GitHub Forks 18
Open Issues 18
License GPL-3.0
Language Swift
Last GitHub Commit 5mo ago
First Seen Mar 5, 2025 Jul 24, 2026

Reviews

macSKK

macSKK is a modern implementation of the SKK input method for macOS, offering a customizable and Swift-powered solution for Japanese text input. It benefits users who prefer SKK over other input methods and require a stable, actively maintained tool.

Provides an SKK-based Japanese input method for macOS.

Pros

  • + Modern Swift implementation ensures up-to-date programming practices and maintainability.
  • + Highly customizable to meet user-specific needs.
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates and improvements.

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality, requiring manual checks for updates.
  • - Known issue with input malfunctioning when the display turns off.

Sogou Input Method

Sogou Input Method is a specialized tool for Chinese input, offering full and double spelling support. It's particularly useful for users requiring accurate Chinese character input but has privacy concerns.

Provides Chinese input support with features like full and double spelling.

Pros

  • + Specialized for accurate Chinese input
  • + Auto-update feature
  • + Supports full and double spelling

Cons

  • - Low usage in Homebrew community
  • - Privacy concerns mentioned in discussions