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RedQuits vs Swift Quit

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

RedQuits

7.5
Productivity

Quit an app when closing the last window

Swift Quit

7.0
System Tools

Enable Windows-like program quitting when all windows are closed

Metric RedQuits Swift Quit
Category Productivity System Tools
AI Score 7.5 7.0
30-day Installs 34 291
90-day Installs 205 879
365-day Installs 601 2.3K
Version 2.0 1.5
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 477
GitHub Forks 23
Open Issues 24
License GPL-3.0
Language Swift
Last GitHub Commit 3mo ago
First Seen Jan 3, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

RedQuits

RedQuits automatically quits an app when its last window is closed, streamlining workflow for users who often close apps manually. It offers a simple yet effective solution for reducing background processes and improving system efficiency.

RedQuits quits an app when the last window is closed.

Pros

  • + Automatically quits apps when the last window is closed, enhancing efficiency.
  • + Lightweight and non-intrusive, making it ideal for users concerned about system resources.
  • + Complements existing productivity tools, fitting seamlessly into daily workflows.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update functionality may require manual checks for updates.
  • - Limited community support and discussion, potentially affecting user assistance availability.

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.