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Swift Shift vs AltTab

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Swift Shift

7.0
Utilities

Window manager

AltTab

7.5
Utilities

Enable Windows-like alt-tab

Metric Swift Shift AltTab
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 7.5
30-day Installs 66 6.1K
90-day Installs 224 19.8K
365-day Installs 888 72.9K
Version 1.0.3 10.12.0
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 537 15.0K
GitHub Forks 21 498
Open Issues 20 57
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 3mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen May 14, 2025 Oct 15, 2019

Reviews

Swift Shift

Swift Shift is a window manager that simplifies moving and resizing windows on macOS. It offers a modern, efficient tool for users seeking better window management capabilities. The app is free, open-source, and actively maintained.

Swift Shift helps users manage and organize their windows more efficiently on macOS.

Pros

  • + Efficient window management tool
  • + Free and open-source under MIT license
  • + Auto-updates for the latest features and fixes

Cons

  • - Some performance and resource usage issues noted
  • - Moderate community discussion compared to its potential

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