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Switchy vs AltTab
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Switchy
8.0Switch Magic Keyboard, Trackpad and Mouse between Macs
AltTab
7.5Enable Windows-like alt-tab
| Metric | Switchy | AltTab |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 34 | 4.1K |
| 90-day Installs | 35 | 11.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 35 | 68.8K |
| Version | 1.1.6,82 | 11.5.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 306 | 15.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 41 | 498 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 57 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 4, 2026 | Oct 15, 2019 |
Reviews
Switchy
Switchy enables seamless switching of Apple peripherals like Magic Keyboard, Trackpad, and Mouse between multiple Macs. Its key features include quick device switching and support for multiple devices. Ideal for users with multiple Mac setups.
Switchy allows users to switch Apple peripherals between Macs without physical disconnection.
Pros
- + Convenient peripheral switching without disconnection
- + Supports multiple Apple devices
- + Actively developed with recent updates
Cons
- - Limited community support
- - Niche use case
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