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Unshaky vs Fluor

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Unshaky

6.5
Utilities

Software fix for double key presses on Apple's butterfly keyboard

Fluor

7.5
Utilities

Change the behavior of the fn keys depending on the active application

Metric Unshaky Fluor
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.5 7.5
30-day Installs 27 95
90-day Installs 94 308
365-day Installs 254 1.2K
Version 0.7.0 2.5.1
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.1K 2.1K
GitHub Forks 120 125
Open Issues 18 46
License MIT MIT
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1y ago
First Seen Nov 5, 2018 Jan 11, 2017

Reviews

Unshaky

Unshaky is a software solution designed to mitigate the double key press issue on Apple's butterfly keyboards. It targets users experiencing this specific problem, offering a potential fix through its unique approach. The app is open-source and has garnered significant attention, though it faces ongoing technical challenges.

Unshaky addresses the double key press issue on Apple's butterfly keyboards by modifying keyboard input handling.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free, with a permissive MIT license.
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates and community engagement.
  • + Addresses a niche but impactful issue for butterfly keyboard users.

Cons

  • - Some users report reliability issues, with the app intermittently stopping working.
  • - Limited discussion on Reddit, indicating less visibility beyond niche communities.

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