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Monocle vs AltTab
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Monocle
8.0Window dimming utility
AltTab
7.5Enable Windows-like alt-tab
| Metric | Monocle | AltTab |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 75 | 6.1K |
| 90-day Installs | 123 | 19.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 333 | 72.9K |
| Version | 3.0.3 | 10.12.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.7K | 15.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 205 | 498 |
| Open Issues | 53 | 57 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Scala | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 10, 2025 | Oct 15, 2019 |
Reviews
Monocle
Monocle is a sleek window dimming utility that enhances focus by darkening background windows. It offers customization options for dimming levels and supports macOS integration for seamless productivity. Ideal for developers and anyone needing distraction-free work environments.
Monocle dims background windows to help users focus on the active window.
Pros
- + Enhances focus with customizable window dimming
- + Seamlessly integrates with macOS
- + Open-source with an active community
Cons
- - Limited recent installs suggest niche adoption
- - Primarily appeals to technical users
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