The TrackStudio Journal.

Comparisons, setup notes, and small essays on making the Mac trackpad feel like a tool. Written by the people who make TrackStudio, with links to the vendors and the cases where another app is the better buy.

ComparisonsNovember 1, 2026

TrackStudio vs Swish: Trackpad Control vs Window Snapping

Swish is a focused window manager driven by trackpad gestures. TrackStudio is a broader whole-trackpad control surface.

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ComparisonsOctober 30, 2026

TrackStudio vs Multitouch: Two Ways to Customize a Mac Trackpad

Multitouch is a deep gesture and input toolbox with Rectangle Pro built in. TrackStudio is a visual, scene-first surface.

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GuidesOctober 28, 2026

Best Mac Trackpad Apps in 2026: An Honest Guide

BetterTouchTool, Multitouch, Swish, TrackStudio, and the built-in macOS gestures. A practical guide to choosing.

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GuidesOctober 24, 2026

Mac Trackpad Edges: A Practical Guide to Brightness, Volume, and Media

How to design a trackpad edge layout that does not fight macOS, with per-app scenes and haptics.

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GuidesOctober 20, 2026

Trackpad Workflows for Figma, Final Cut Pro, and VS Code

Three practical per-app trackpad scenes, and the places where a dedicated macro tool is the better fit.

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DesignOctober 16, 2026

Why Haptics Make a Trackpad Feel Like Hardware

A short essay on haptic detents, textures, and why the feel of a trackpad matters as much as the action.

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