Skip to content
cask.news
← Browse all apps

Unlox vs KeyClu

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Unlox

5.5
Security & Privacy

Unlock your computer with your fingerprint

KeyClu

8.0
Productivity

Find shortcuts for any installed application

Metric Unlox KeyClu
Category Security & Privacy Productivity
AI Score 5.5 8.0
30-day Installs - 722
90-day Installs - 2.4K
365-day Installs 17 7.5K
Version 3.0.4.2 0.31
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1 2.0K
GitHub Forks - 29
Open Issues - 21
License BSD-3-Clause-Clear
Language
Last GitHub Commit 16y ago 3mo ago
First Seen Jan 25, 2018 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Unlox

Unlox allows users to unlock their Mac with a fingerprint, offering a seamless and secure authentication experience. It benefits users seeking a convenient alternative to typing passwords or using biometric authentication built into macOS.

Enables users to unlock their Mac using a fingerprint scanner.

Pros

  • + Provides a quick and convenient way to unlock your Mac using a fingerprint.
  • + Simplifies authentication for users who prefer biometric methods.
  • + Could enhance security by reducing reliance on passwords.

Cons

  • - No auto-updates, raising concerns about security and compatibility.
  • - Inactive project with no recent development or community support.

KeyClu

KeyClu is a free and open-source macOS application that helps users discover keyboard shortcuts for any installed app, making it an excellent tool for power users seeking to enhance their productivity. It provides a simple and intuitive interface to explore shortcuts, with features like auto-switching and manual registration support.

KeyClu displays keyboard shortcuts for any application installed on macOS.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + User-friendly interface
  • + Comprehensive shortcut display

Cons

  • - Login issue for some users
  • - Lacks dark mode support