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PiPHero vs OnlySwitch

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

PiPHero

7.0
Utilities

Menu bar app to picture-in-picture any window

OnlySwitch

8.0
Utilities

System and utility switches

Metric PiPHero OnlySwitch
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 13 343
90-day Installs 52 1.2K
365-day Installs 251 7.8K
Version 1.2.0 2.6.7
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 29 5.5K
GitHub Forks 1 232
Open Issues - 55
License MIT
Language Swift
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 28, 2023 Aug 7, 2023

Reviews

PiPHero

PiPHero is a menu bar app that enables picture-in-picture functionality for any window, enhancing multitasking capabilities. It is particularly beneficial for users who need to manage multiple applications simultaneously.

Enables any window to be displayed as a picture-in-picture overlay.

Pros

  • + Enhances multitasking by allowing any window to be PiP'd
  • + Integrates seamlessly with macOS menu bar
  • + Optimized for macOS ecosystem

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - GitHub details and license are unknown

OnlySwitch

OnlySwitch is a versatile menu bar app offering system tweaks like hiding the MacBook notch, dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration. It benefits users seeking quick access to system settings.

OnlySwitch provides a menu bar interface for system settings and utility switches.

Pros

  • + All-in-one design for system tweaks
  • + Unique MacBook notch hiding feature
  • + Dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration
  • + Auto-updates

Cons

  • - Past stability issues with macOS updates
  • - Some users may find features overwhelming