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TouchBarServer vs CameraController

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

TouchBarServer

6.0
Utilities

CameraController

7.0
Utilities

Control USB Cameras from an app

Metric TouchBarServer CameraController
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 1 289
90-day Installs 3 819
365-day Installs 26 3.5K
Version 1.6 1.4.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.6K 1.7K
GitHub Forks 118 81
Open Issues 29 41
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language Objective-C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 5y ago 1y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

TouchBarServer

TouchBarServer is a unique app that enables users to utilize their macOS Touch Bar functionality on an iPad via USB or on-screen using the Fn key. It's ideal for those who want to extend their Touch Bar experience to other devices or use it without a physical Touch Bar.

Enables Touch Bar functionality on an iPad via USB or on-screen using the Fn key.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source (MIT licensed)
  • + Supports both iPad via USB and on-screen Touch Bar functionality
  • + Actively starred on GitHub with 1650 stars

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Low installs in the last 30 days (only 2)

CameraController

CameraController is a macOS app that allows users to control USB cameras directly from their desktop. It offers a user-friendly interface for adjusting camera settings, making it ideal for photographers and anyone needing precise camera control.

Controls USB cameras from a macOS application.

Pros

  • + Controls various USB cameras
  • + Open-source with active development
  • + User-friendly interface

Cons

  • - Lingering bugs reported
  • - Limited community discussion