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macSKK vs Sogou Input Method
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
macSKK
7.0SKK Input Method
Sogou Input Method
6.0Input method supporting full and double spelling
| Metric | macSKK | Sogou Input Method |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 53 | 111 |
| 90-day Installs | 167 | 326 |
| 365-day Installs | 616 | 331 |
| Version | 2.22.0 | 625a |
| 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 | 7mo 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