Skip to content
cask.news
← Browse all apps

Quitter vs Swift Quit

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Quitter

5.5
Utilities

Automatically hides or quits apps after periods of inactivity

Swift Quit

7.0
System Tools

Enable Windows-like program quitting when all windows are closed

Metric Quitter Swift Quit
Category Utilities System Tools
AI Score 5.5 7.0
30-day Installs 37 291
90-day Installs 76 879
365-day Installs 313 2.3K
Version 1.0 1.5
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3 477
GitHub Forks 4 23
Open Issues 1 24
License GPL-3.0
Language Clojure Swift
Last GitHub Commit 10y ago 3mo ago
First Seen May 2, 2016 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Quitter

Quitter is a macOS utility that automatically hides or quits inactive apps, helping users manage their workflow and system resources more efficiently. It's ideal for those who want to declutter their desktop and improve productivity by reducing background app usage.

Automatically hides or quits apps after periods of inactivity.

Pros

  • + Helps manage system resources by automatically quitting inactive apps.
  • + Saves time by reducing the need to manually close apps.
  • + Free and lightweight.

Cons

  • - Inactive development with no updates since 2015.
  • - Potential compatibility issues with newer macOS versions.

Swift Quit

Swift Quit allows macOS apps to quit automatically when all windows are closed, mimicking Windows behavior. It's ideal for users who prefer this functionality and want a cleaner app experience. The app is simple yet effective for those seeking consistent app termination.

Automatically quits macOS applications when all their windows are closed.

Pros

  • + Enables automatic quitting of apps when all windows are closed, similar to Windows.
  • + Open-source with a GPL-3.0 license, fostering community contributions.
  • + Targeted for users who dislike macOS apps staying open after all windows are closed.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature may require manual checks for updates.
  • - Some users experience issues with specific apps not quitting properly.