Comparison · Productivity
Rectangle vs Magnet
Rectangle or Magnet? A side-by-side comparison of two Mac window snappers, with a research-based view of who should pick which.
1 min read
Mac app
Magnet
Best for: Snapping windows to halves, thirds and quarters.
- Best for
- Snapping windows to halves, thirds and quarters
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Pricing options
Mac App Store
About $5 one-time
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Features
- Snap windows to halves, thirds and quarters
- Drag to screen edges
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Multi-display support
- Menu bar control
Benefits and disadvantages
Benefits
- Cheap and simple
- Installs from the Mac App Store
- Reliable for everyday tiling
- Familiar Windows-style snapping
Disadvantages (cons)
- Fewer advanced features than competitors
- Some shortcuts require paid add-ons or settings
- App Store sandbox limits some behaviors
- macOS now has built-in tiling that overlaps
Who should use Magnet
- Switchers from Windows who miss Snap
- Users who want a cheap, no-fuss tiler
- Anyone who prefers App Store installs
Use cases
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