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Touch Bar Simulator vs Expo Orbit
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Touch Bar Simulator
8.0Touch Bar as a standalone app
Expo Orbit
8.0Launch builds and start simulators from your menu bar
| Metric | Touch Bar Simulator | Expo Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 15 | 377 |
| 90-day Installs | 35 | 1.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 146 | 7.0K |
| Version | 4.2.0 | 2.6.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.9K | 729 |
| GitHub Forks | 86 | 55 |
| Open Issues | - | 21 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 |
Reviews
Touch Bar Simulator
The Touch Bar Simulator lets any Mac use the Touch Bar interface, offering a testing and development tool for apps. It's ideal for developers and users wanting to experiment with Touch Bar functionality.
Simulates the Touch Bar interface on any Mac, allowing users to interact with apps as if they had a physical Touch Bar.
Pros
- + Enables Touch Bar functionality on non-Touch Bar Macs
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
- + Strong community support with active GitHub engagement
Cons
- - Manual updates required as there's no auto-update feature
- - Occasional issues with Touch Bar functionality, though resolved
Expo Orbit
Expo Orbit streamlines Expo and React Native development by enabling quick build launches and simulator management directly from the menu bar. It's a handy tool for developers looking to accelerate their workflow with one-click actions.
Expo Orbit manages Expo builds and simulators through a menu bar interface.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar integration for quick access
- + Saves time with one-click build and simulator management
- + Free and open-source with active community support
Cons
- - Potential UI issues, though previously addressed
- - Niche appeal limited to Expo and React Native users