Ball vs Mist
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Ball
7.0Utility that adds a ball to your dock
Mist
8.0Utility that automatically downloads firmwares and installers
| Metric | Ball | Mist |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 4 | 442 |
| 90-day Installs | 12 | 1.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 60 | 5.1K |
| Version | 1 | 0.30 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.7K | 4.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 37 | 199 |
| Open Issues | 17 | 56 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5mo ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 5, 2025 | Oct 3, 2016 |
Reviews
Ball
Ball adds a playful ball to your macOS dock, offering customization options for color and bounce. Ideal for users seeking a fun and interactive utility.
Ball adds a customizable bouncing ball to your macOS dock.
Pros
- + Adds a fun, interactive element to the dock
- + Customizable with color and bounce settings
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Issues with multiple screen setups
Mist
Mist is a macOS utility that automatically downloads the latest and historical macOS installers and firmwares, making it easier for users to maintain or downgrade their systems. It supports both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs, and is particularly useful for developers and users who need quick access to older macOS versions.
Automatically downloads macOS installers and firmwares for easy access and management.
Pros
- + Automatically handles downloading of macOS installers and firmwares
- + Supports both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
- + User-friendly interface for managing system downloads
Cons
- - Some open issues on GitHub indicate areas for improvement
- - No direct community discussion found on platforms like Reddit