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App Fair vs Packages
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
App Fair
5.0Catalogue of free and commercial native desktop applications
Packages
8.0Integrated packaging environment
| Metric | App Fair | Packages |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 5 | 83 |
| 90-day Installs | 12 | 333 |
| 365-day Installs | 81 | 2.1K |
| Version | 0.8.137 | 1.2.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 65 | 343 |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 47 |
| Open Issues | 7 | 80 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Jun 9, 2022 | Oct 22, 2014 |
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
Packages
Packages is a powerful tool for creating and managing macOS installers, offering a user-friendly interface for developers. It integrates seamlessly with Xcode and PackageMaker, making it ideal for those who need to bundle and distribute software.
Packages allows users to create custom macOS installer packages with ease.
Pros
- + User-friendly interface for creating installers
- + Integration with Apple's development tools
- + Active development and support
Cons
- - Licensing details are unclear
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions