ballast vs Latest
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ballast
7.0Status Bar app to keep the audio balance from drifting
Latest
8.0Utility that shows the latest app updates
| Metric | ballast | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 4 | 570 |
| 90-day Installs | 7 | 1.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 34 | 8.0K |
| Version | 2.0.0 | 0.11 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 469 | 4.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 9 | 129 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 126 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 8, 2019 | Sep 16, 2018 |
Reviews
ballast
Ballast is a status bar app that maintains audio balance, preventing drift. It's ideal for audio professionals and heavy listeners who need consistent sound quality.
Monitors and maintains audio balance in the status bar to prevent drift.
Pros
- + Small footprint and integrates seamlessly with macOS status bar
- + Addresses a specific audio stability need effectively
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community discussion and traction
Latest
Latest is a utility app for macOS that keeps track of updates for your installed apps, including those from the Mac App Store, browsers, and system utilities. It provides a centralized way to monitor and manage updates, making it ideal for users who want to stay current with the latest software versions.
Monitors and alerts users about updates for installed applications across various platforms.
Pros
- + Monitors updates across multiple platforms, including the Mac App Store and browsers
- + Automatically updates to keep the app current
- + Open-source with a strong community base
Cons
- - Some users report issues with App Store updates on specific macOS versions
- - False positives for updates may occur