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TouchBarServer vs Pock

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

TouchBarServer

6.0
Utilities

Pock

7.0
Utilities

Utility to display the Dock in the Touch Bar

Metric TouchBarServer Pock
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 1 44
90-day Installs 3 99
365-day Installs 26 310
Version 1.6 0.9.0-22
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.6K 10.1K
GitHub Forks 118 370
Open Issues 29 70
License MIT MIT
Language Objective-C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 5y ago 3y 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)

Pock

Pock is a unique utility that brings the Dock to the Touch Bar, offering quick app access. It's ideal for MacBook users seeking a more efficient workflow.

Displays the Dock in the Touch Bar for quick app access.

Pros

  • + Unique integration of Dock into Touch Bar
  • + Seamless macOS integration
  • + Open-source with MIT license

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Inactive development