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volumeHUD vs AltTab
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
volumeHUD
8.0Bring back the pre-Tahoe volume and brightness HUDs
AltTab
7.5Enable Windows-like alt-tab
| Metric | volumeHUD | AltTab |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 37 | 3.2K |
| 90-day Installs | 37 | 9.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 37 | 63.8K |
| Version | 3.3.4 | 11.9.2 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 367 | 15.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 18 | 498 |
| Open Issues | - | 57 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 2, 2026 | Oct 15, 2019 |
Reviews
volumeHUD
volumeHUD brings back the pre-Tahoe macOS volume and brightness HUDs, offering a nostalgic UI experience. It's ideal for users who prefer the older design and functionality.
Restores the pre-Tahoe macOS volume and brightness HUDs.
Pros
- + Unique nostalgic UI experience
- + Actively maintained with recent updates
- + MIT license for open-source flexibility
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited recent installs
AltTab
AltTab brings Windows-like alt-tab functionality to macOS, offering a familiar way to switch between windows. It's popular among users transitioning from Windows or seeking a different app-switching experience.
Enables Windows-style alt-tab window switching on macOS.
Pros
- + Implements a familiar Windows-style alt-tab interface
- + Active development and strong community support
- + Customizable settings for a tailored experience
Cons
- - Some users report performance issues and bugs
- - Occasional UI glitches and notifications post-uninstallation