MKS vs Input Source Pro
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
MKS
6.0Mechanical keyboard simulator
Input Source Pro
7.0Tool for multi-language users
| Metric | MKS | Input Source Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 5 | 461 |
| 90-day Installs | 24 | 1.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 177 | 5.4K |
| Version | 1.7 | 2.9.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 206 | 2.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 27 | 105 |
| Open Issues | 5 | 43 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 18, 2019 | May 21, 2022 |
Reviews
MKS
MKS is a mechanical keyboard simulator that allows users to customize and simulate typing on various mechanical keyboard switches. It's ideal for enthusiasts looking to experience different switch types without physical hardware.
Simulates mechanical keyboard typing with customizable keystroke sounds and feel.
Pros
- + Open-source and compatible with macOS
- + Customizable keystroke simulations for different switch types
- + Useful for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community support and recent development activity
Input Source Pro
Input Source Pro is a tool designed for multi-language users, enabling seamless switching between input sources across apps and websites. It offers features like automatic input source switching and tracking, making it ideal for users who frequently switch between different languages or keyboard layouts.
Input Source Pro manages and automatically switches input sources between applications and websites.
Pros
- + Open-source and actively maintained
- + Popular among developers and multi-language users
- + Useful for managing input sources across multiple applications
Cons
- - Some open issues report performance and stability problems
- - Limited community discussion outside of GitHub