Swift Quit vs AltTab

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Swift Quit

7.0

System Tools

Enable Windows-like program quitting when all windows are closed

AltTab

7.5

Utilities

Enable Windows-like alt-tab

Metric	Swift Quit	AltTab
Category	System Tools	Utilities
AI Score	7.0	7.5
30-day Installs	291	6.1K
90-day Installs	879	19.8K
365-day Installs	2.3K	72.9K
Version	1.5	10.12.0
Auto-updates	No	Yes
Deprecated	No	No
GitHub Stars	477	15.0K
GitHub Forks	23	498
Open Issues	24	57
License	GPL-3.0	GPL-3.0
Language	Swift	Swift
Last GitHub Commit	3mo ago	1mo ago
First Seen	Aug 9, 2023	Oct 15, 2019

Reviews

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.

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

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