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TouchBarServer vs OnlySwitch

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

TouchBarServer

6.0
Utilities

OnlySwitch

8.0
Utilities

System and utility switches

Metric TouchBarServer OnlySwitch
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 1 346
90-day Installs 3 1.2K
365-day Installs 26 7.8K
Version 1.6 2.6.7
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.6K 5.5K
GitHub Forks 118 232
Open Issues 29 55
License MIT MIT
Language Objective-C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 5y ago 3mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 7, 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)

OnlySwitch

OnlySwitch is a versatile menu bar app offering system tweaks like hiding the MacBook notch, dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration. It benefits users seeking quick access to system settings.

OnlySwitch provides a menu bar interface for system settings and utility switches.

Pros

  • + All-in-one design for system tweaks
  • + Unique MacBook notch hiding feature
  • + Dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration
  • + Auto-updates

Cons

  • - Past stability issues with macOS updates
  • - Some users may find features overwhelming