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Pennywise vs AltTab

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Pennywise

7.0
Utilities

AltTab

7.5
Utilities

Enable Windows-like alt-tab

Metric Pennywise AltTab
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 7.5
30-day Installs 5 6.1K
90-day Installs 20 19.8K
365-day Installs 172 72.8K
Version 0.8.0 10.12.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 3.9K 15.0K
GitHub Forks 224 498
Open Issues 56 57
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language JavaScript Swift
Last GitHub Commit 4mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Nov 8, 2018 Oct 15, 2019

Reviews

Pennywise

Pennywise is a cross-platform app that allows users to open websites, media, or other content in floating windows. It's ideal for multitaskers who want specific content to stay on top of other windows, enhancing productivity and focus.

Pennywise enables users to open any website or media in a floating window that stays on top of other applications.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform functionality supports various operating systems.
  • + Floating windows enhance multitasking by keeping content accessible.
  • + Open-source MIT license promotes transparency and customization.

Cons

  • - No auto-updates require manual checking for new versions.
  • - Some features, like Netflix support, are missing or problematic.

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