SlimHUD vs AltTab
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SlimHUD
7.0Replacement for the volume, brightness and keyboard backlight HUDs
AltTab
7.5Enable Windows-like alt-tab
| Metric | SlimHUD | AltTab |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 17 | 6.1K |
| 90-day Installs | 69 | 19.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 341 | 72.9K |
| Version | 1.5.3 | 10.12.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 461 | 15.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 12 | 498 |
| Open Issues | 21 | 57 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 9mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 15, 2019 |
Reviews
SlimHUD
SlimHUD is a sleek replacement for macOS's default volume, brightness, and keyboard backlight HUDs, offering customization and a cleaner interface. It's ideal for users seeking a more refined and visually appealing system interaction experience.
SlimHUD replaces the standard macOS HUDs for volume, brightness, and keyboard backlight with customizable, minimalist overlays.
Pros
- + Customizable and minimalist interface
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
- + Lightweight and efficient
Cons
- - Potential for HUD overlap with other system elements
- - Occasional conflicts with macOS default HUDs
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