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Thor vs TouchSwitcher: catalog facts
Thor	TouchSwitcher
Free Free and open source, also available from the Mac App Store.	Free Available to download from the developer site and the Mac App Store.
macOS	macOS
One shortcut per app for instant switching Available from the Mac App Store	Switch or launch apps by tapping the Touch Bar Favorites and recent apps in one strip
Only launches and switches apps; no search or actions macOS only	Only works on MacBook Pro models with a Touch Bar Only one custom control fits in the Control Strip
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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