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Haptiker vs CaptainShot

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Haptiker compared with CaptainShot
DetailHaptiker logo HaptikerCaptainShot logo CaptainShot
What it doesTrackpad edge sliders for volume, brightness and keyboard backlight Organize and find screenshots on iPhone, iPad and Mac with on-device AI
StageStartup Startup
Founded2026 2025
Based inNot given FR
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$4.99 one-time purchase (launch price, regular price $7.99). 7-day free trial of all features. One license works on up to 3 Macs. Free trial: 7 days with full access. Then €0.99/month, €4.99/year, or €6.99 lifetime purchase. Pricing in USD: $0.99/month, $4.99/year, or $6.99 lifetime.
Key features
  • Right-edge slider for volume with mute on double-tap
  • Left-edge slider for display brightness, including external monitors on Apple Silicon Macs
  • Top-edge slider for keyboard backlight adjustment
  • Bottom-edge app switcher with flick navigation and double-tap browse
  • Gesture guards ignore two-finger scrolls and mid-pad swipes
  • External monitor brightness control via native DDC/CI
  • On-screen level indicator showing audio output destination
  • Customizable edge width, sensitivity and zone preview
  • Optional activation key requiring fn or left Option key hold
  • Automatic collections and manual collection creation with incremental analysis
  • Dynamic custom selections with readable rules combining multiple criteria
  • Natural language, visual and OCR search with relevance ranking
  • SmartData extraction of dates, amounts, contacts, flights, deliveries and QR codes
  • Local summaries, translations and AI reminders on compatible devices
  • Continuous background analysis with persistent queue
  • Image import from Photos, camera, drag-and-drop and share sheet
  • Collection sharing as independent importable copy with code
  • Image annotation with text, shapes, arrows, highlighting and blur
  • Hidden images protected with Face ID or Touch ID
What makes it different
  • Controls four trackpad edges instead of just volume and brightness
  • Brightness control follows the cursor across multiple displays including external monitors
  • No subscription, one-time purchase with lifetime access
  • Automatic updates and email support from creators
  • Works on up to 3 Macs with a single license key
  • No account, no ads and no data profiling required
  • One subscription covers iPhone, iPad and Mac native apps
  • Continuous automatic analysis with persistent queue technology
  • Dynamic custom selections with readable rules that auto-update
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)7 +1 (up) since last check18 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)20
Citation Flow (Majestic)2216
Referring domains (Majestic)1225

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