RuSwitcher vs Fluor
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
RuSwitcher
7.0Keyboard layout switcher
Fluor
7.5Change the behavior of the fn keys depending on the active application
| Metric | RuSwitcher | Fluor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 143 | 69 |
| 90-day Installs | 143 | 183 |
| 365-day Installs | 143 | 1.1K |
| Version | 3.4.0 | 2.5.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 229 | 2.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 16 | 125 |
| Open Issues | 1 | 46 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 28d ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Sep 20, 2026 | Jan 11, 2017 |
Reviews
RuSwitcher
RuSwitcher is a keyboard layout switcher for macOS, allowing users to easily switch between Latin, Cyrillic, and Hebrew layouts with a tap or automatically. It's ideal for users who frequently switch between multiple languages, especially Cyrillic.
Switches between different keyboard layouts on macOS.
Pros
- + Easy and quick keyboard layout switching
- + Supports multiple languages including Cyrillic
- + Works seamlessly over Screen Sharing
- + Open-source and free
- + Frequent updates and active development
Cons
- - Low number of installs in the last 30 days
- - Some past issues with hotkeys and Spotlight
Fluor
Fluor is a unique tool that allows users to customize the behavior of their function keys based on the active application, making it ideal for those who use multiple apps requiring different function key behaviors. It offers per-app customization and integrates seamlessly with macOS.
Fluor customizes function key behavior based on the active application.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
- + Customizable function key behavior per application
- + Seamless integration with macOS using Swift
Cons
- - Compatibility issues with certain software like Karabiner
- - Potential learning curve for setting up rules