TouchBarServer vs Fluor
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
TouchBarServer
6.0Fluor
7.5Change the behavior of the fn keys depending on the active application
| Metric | TouchBarServer | Fluor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 95 |
| 90-day Installs | 3 | 305 |
| 365-day Installs | 26 | 1.2K |
| Version | 1.6 | 2.5.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.6K | 2.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 118 | 125 |
| Open Issues | 29 | 46 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jan 11, 2017 |
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)
Fluor
Fluor is a unique tool that allows users to customize the behavior of their function keys based on the active application, making it ideal for those who use multiple apps requiring different function key behaviors. It offers per-app customization and integrates seamlessly with macOS.
Fluor customizes function key behavior based on the active application.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
- + Customizable function key behavior per application
- + Seamless integration with macOS using Swift
Cons
- - Compatibility issues with certain software like Karabiner
- - Potential learning curve for setting up rules