App Fair vs Homebrew
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
App Fair
5.0Catalogue of free and commercial native desktop applications
Homebrew
8.0Homebrew's official GUI
| Metric | App Fair | Homebrew |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 8.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 16 | 9.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 63 | 9.6K |
| Version | 0.8.137 | 0.6.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 65 | 2.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 183 |
| Open Issues | 7 | - |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Ruby |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jun 9, 2022 | Sep 9, 2026 |
Reviews
App Fair
App Fair is a catalogue of macOS applications, offering a browser and installer for both free and commercial apps. It helps users discover and install apps outside the Mac App Store. Ideal for those seeking alternative app sources.
Browses and installs macOS applications.
Pros
- + Open-source
- + Catalogue of apps
- + Native installer
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - Low installs
- - Functionality issues
Homebrew
Homebrew's official GUI simplifies managing software packages through an intuitive interface, offering a user-friendly alternative to command-line operations. Ideal for developers and users seeking a streamlined experience, it enhances accessibility for those less comfortable with CLI tools.
Provides a graphical user interface for managing Homebrew packages, enabling users to install, update, and remove software easily.
Pros
- + Intuitive graphical interface for package management
- + Active development and maintenance
- + MIT license offers flexibility
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Low recent installs indicate limited adoption