Compare software

Charmstone vs Contexts: catalog facts
Charmstone	Contexts
Paid Sold through the Mac App Store and direct download; check the store for the price.	Paid $9.99 licence with a free trial.
macOS	macOS
Switches apps with one modifier key combination Uses spatial memory for quicker app focus	Fast fuzzy search by app name or window title Sidebar and gesture switching in addition to Command-Tab
macOS only Price not shown on the homepage	Mac only Paid after the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.